Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains how passwords alone are no longer enough to protect business systems, and how multi factor authentication can help protect data from cyber attacks. For many years, passwords were considered enough to protect business systems. That is no longer the … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: Preparing your business for modern cyber threats
Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains the modern cyber threats facing businesses today, and how business leaders can ensure their organisations are prepared. Why cybersecurity is now a business resilience issue, not just an IT one Modern cyber threats are no longer loud, chaotic attacks that shut … [Read more...]
Camp Digital tech conference returns for 14th year
Camp Digital, the annual conference exploring the latest trends in human-centred design and technology will return to Manchester on Thursday 7th May 2026 for its 14th year. The event, held at the Royal Northern College of Music and organised by Macclesfield-based Nexer Digital, has become a … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Is technical debt slowing your business growth?
Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains how holding back on upgrades for IT systems and software could be costing your business growth and productivity. Everything still works. Nothing is “broken.” But somehow, everything feels slower, more fragile, and harder to manage than it should be. If … [Read more...]
Stockport technology firm secures £1.8 million contract in Kenya
Stockport technology company, Vespertec, which specialises in data centre and AI infrastructure, has secured a £1.8 million export contract to Kenya, supported by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency. UKEF provided a Standard Buyer Loan Guarantee (SBLG) to Apple Bank on … [Read more...]
Rail operator to trial new technology to boost reliability
Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, which runs London- and Manchester-bound services from Stockport, has begun trials of new technology to boost the reliability of its services. Working with Centre for Modelling and Simulation (CFMS) – an independent digital engineering research organisation - the … [Read more...]
New campaign launched to ensure businesses protect themselves from cyber threats
A new government campaign has launched to provide practical advice to businesses to protect themselves from common cyber threats. The campaign will encourage businesses to engage with the Cyber Essentials scheme, which is designed to protect against basic weaknesses that are most commonly … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Technology trends that will shape SMEs in 2026
Stockport IT support experts, Ctrl-S, share their top technology trends that SMEs should be taking advantage of to grow in 2026. As we step into 2026, technology continues to be the driving force behind business transformation. For UK SMEs, staying ahead of these trends isn’t just about keeping … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Fake app malware poses a growing risk for businesses
With more businesses making use of mobile apps as part of their processes, Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT warns of the growing risk posed by fake app malware. Installing new apps can't be avoided. Messaging tools, browsers and collaboration platforms are part of everyday business … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why small businesses must pay attention to AI powered cyber attacks
With AI powered cyber attacks now representing the majority of threats facing businesses, Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT, explains why small businesses should take note of the risks as much as larger ones. AI is no longer just driving innovation. It is now driving cyber crime, and … [Read more...]
Businesses warned of new ransomware cyberthreat
Security agencies around the world are warning businesses of a new ransomware group, Interlock, which is targeting organisations in Europe and North America. Like other ransomware threats, the group will exploit security vulnerabilities to steal data and lock businesses out of their systems … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: A smarter way to manage Windows 11 settings
Dave Taylor, MD of Stockport-based IT provider, Amshire, explains how businesses can use a new AI Agent built into Windows 11 to navigate menus and settings. Have you ever found yourself clicking through endless menus in the Windows 11 Settings app just to make one small change? It can be … [Read more...]
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