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Email Security for Businesses in Thanet: How SMEs Can Stop Breaches Before They Start
Email is still the most common gateway for cyber crime because it is where trust lives. Invoices, payment approvals, customer documents, passwords, and day-to-day conversations all pass through the inbox. For local SMEs, one successful phishing email can lead to stolen … [Read more](/content/email-security-for-businesses-in-thanet-how-smes-can-stop-breaches-before-they-start/ "Email Security for Businesses in Thanet: How SMEs Can Stop Breaches Before They Start"/index.html)

Data Sovereignty for SMEs: taking back control in an unpredictable world
For the last 15 to 20 years, much of what passed for “innovation” in business IT was really consolidation. A small group of Big Tech providers made tools cheap, easy to adopt, and “good enough” for day-to-day work. For many organisations, that convenience became … [Read more](/content/data-sovereignty-for-smes/ "Data Sovereignty for SMEs"/index.html)

The Turning Point
For the last 15 to 20 years, what we’ve called innovation has largely been a period of consolidation. A handful of Big Tech giants have dominated the landscape, offering dirt-cheap services that, while limited, were deemed perfectly serviceable for the price. During this era, true innovation was happening elsewhere, but it often came with a … [Read more](/content/the-turning-point/ "The Turning Point"/index.html)

A Refreshing Change: Why Linux Mint was the Perfect Choice for my New PC
It was time to replace my work PC. The hardware, or physical bits and bobs, were decided for me, but I got to choose the operating system. Having been impressed with my laptop rebuild, I decided to go with Linux Mint again. This time, I was given a snazzy new Corsair keyboard, new speakers, and … [Read more](/content/linux-mint-the-perfect-choice/ "A Refreshing Change: Why Linux Mint was the Perfect Choice for my New PC "/index.html)

10 years of Invicta Linux
I was recently made aware that Jane and I started Invicta Linux 10 years ago. To be honest, this caught me a bit off guard; however, it feels like the perfect moment to reflect on a decade of co-directorship. 10 years ago, Jane and I started Invicta Linux. While Jane specialises in training, humanising tech … [Read more](/content/10-years-of-invicta-linux/ "10 years of Invicta Linux"/index.html)

The Benefits of Open Source AI: Promoting Transparency, Collaboration, and Responsible Development
In today’s fast-paced world, artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant strides and reshaping multiple sectors. Yet, alongside this progress arise worries about the ethical and responsible evolution of AI. This is where open source AI steps in. Open source AI paves a path for the responsible advancement of AI technologies by fostering transparency, teamwork and … [Read more](/content/the-benefits-of-open-source-ai-promoting-transparency-collaboration-and-responsible-development/ "The Benefits of Open Source AI: Promoting Transparency, Collaboration, and Responsible Development"/index.html)

Is Proprietary AI Ethical? Exploring the Ethics of Microsoft’s Layoffs
In March 2023, Microsoft’s decision to disband its entire ethics and society team within the artificial intelligence division stirred up significant concern in the tech industry. This move sparked important discussions regarding the moral implications surrounding proprietary AI and the company’s dedication to fostering responsible AI advancement. With AI becoming increasingly woven into our everyday … [Read more](/content/is-proprietary-ai-ethical-exploring-the-ethics-of-microsofts-layoffs/ "Is Proprietary AI Ethical? Exploring the Ethics of Microsoft’s Layoffs"/index.html)

The Cloud’s Changing Landscape: Businesses Bringing Servers Back to On-Premises
The cloud revolution has transformed the way businesses operate, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for IT infrastructure management. However, recent trends indicate a shift in the cloud landscape, with some companies opting to repatriate their servers back to on-premises environments. The primary driver behind this trend is the increasing costs associated with cloud subscriptions. … [Read more](/content/the-clouds-changing-landscape-businesses-bringing-servers-back-to-on-premises/ "The Cloud’s Changing Landscape: Businesses Bringing Servers Back to On-Premises"/index.html)

Makes you WannaCry
Cybercrime is all too prevalent, and, like most crimes, it leaves you feeling angry, vulnerable and violated. And we know it’s on the rise and getting frighteningly sophisticated. For example, these days, a professional ransomware ‘provider’ will have its own customer service desk, ensuring that its client base will be able to expedite their demands … [Read more](/content/makes-you-wannacry/ "Makes you WannaCry"/index.html)

Benefits of Contract Hire
I think it’s safe to say that every business requires help with services which they themselves aren’t specialists in! For instance, most businesses have both an outsourced legal and financial services contact – and trust, competence and respect is vital for these supplier relationships to continue. As an IT engineer I’ve worked in the business … [Read more](/content/benefits-of-contract-hire/ "Benefits of Contract Hire"/index.html)

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