I started my career as most people do – at the bottom. After leaving college I went straight into an IT position at a Huddersfield based Chartered Accountants. It wasn’t long before they expanded overseas, giving me the perfect opportunity to develop my career. Whilst there, I also completed a computing qualification at the University of Leeds and polished my skills in Microsoft, Cisco, Lotus, Checkpoint, Citrix, A+ and Novell.
A Game Changer for Modern IT Support In the ever-evolving world of technology, few innovations have had as profound an impact as cloud computing. From its humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, cloud computing has transformed the way businesses operate, offering unparalleled flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. For IT support companies like…
How IT is Shaping the Hybrid Workplace The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the workplace, accelerating the adoption of remote work and forcing businesses to rethink their operations. As we move forward, the hybrid workplace—a blend of remote and in-office work—is emerging as the new norm. For IT support companies like Fusion, this shift presents…
Say Goodbye to Misaddressed Emails with Mimecast CyberGraph Introduction In one of my recent blogs entitled Quarterly Cyber Security Research! I referenced the fact that a significant cause of Data Loss is misdirected emails with:- Whilst emails are a critical part of our daily communication, let’s be honest, we all make mistakes. Sometimes this could…
Cybercrime in road transport This month Jim Houston – Client Strategy Director – and myself were featured in an article for Transport News magazine regarding cybercrime in the road haulage sector. We actually conducted the interview for the journalistic piece back in May 2024, but by the time this information has been compiled, edited, formatted…
General Election 2024 – Digital Promises from the Main Parties Let’s be honest technology is unlikely to be key factor for many when the country heads to the polls on the 4th July. Nevertheless, technology professionals are closely examining the manifestos of the leading parties to understand their digital commitments. And, in this post, we…
Microsoft Copilot – the first 150 days for SME’s Back in January 2024 Microsoft widened the availability of Microsoft Copilot to SME businesses currently subscribing to M365 Business Standard, M365 Business Premium and Office 365 E3 and E3 plans. As we are now in the fifth month since this development, I thought it would be…
New Wi-Fi Vulnerability Exposes Networks to Eavesdropping – What You Need to Know Wi-Fi is the go-to connectivity method for many Users these days and with this in mind Wi-Fi security is more important than ever. A recent discovery by cybersecurity researchers has brought to light a new vulnerability within the Wi-Fi standard that could…
Guard against Whaling with Microsoft 365 E5! Phishing activity comes in various shapes and sizes and companies need to have the right measures in place to guard against a variety of attacks under the phishing mantle including:- Of particular interest in this blog post is something known as a Whaling attack. What is a Whaling…
Recent Cybersecurity Breaches – A Triple Wake-Up Call for Data Protection In previous blogs I have mentioned that cyber security needs to be an absolute priority for organisations due to the increased volume and sophistication of cyber-attacks by bad actors. Well, the recent spate of cyberattacks, impacting diverse sectors from Entertainment to Healthcare, underscores the…
Discover Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs – Revolutionising Personal Computing with AI The future of personal computing has arrived with the introduction of Copilot+ PCs. These ground breaking devices represent a significant leap forward in computing, integrating advanced artificial intelligence directly into the fabric of the PC experience. With the unveiling of Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft has redefined…