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# Cirrus

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## Posts
- [Restaurant IT Checklist: 10 Checks to Run Before Service](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/09/04/restaurant-it-checklist-10-checks-to-run-before-service/): This restaurant IT checklist covers ten checks a duty manager can run before service. Most take under a minute. Together they catch the overwhelming majority of issues that would otherwise land at 7.30pm.
- [PCI DSS Compliance for Restaurants: Your 2026 Guide](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/08/28/pci-dss-compliance-for-restaurants-your-2026-guide/): This guide explains what PCI DSS compliance for restaurants actually involves, where multi-site operators tend to slip, and what to do about it without turning it into a six-month project.
- [How Long Does a Leased Line Take to Install? (UK Guide for New Site Openings)](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/08/20/how-long-does-a-leased-line-take-to-install-uk-guide-for-new-site-openings/): If you're ordering a leased line at that point, you're already behind. So how long does a leased line take to install? In the UK, typically 60 to 90 working days, and sometimes considerably longer. That's three to five months of calendar time, not weeks.
- [The Importance of Technology in Hospitality: Why It Now Decides Who Grows](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/08/14/the-importance-of-technology-in-hospitality-why-it-now-decides-who-grows/): You already know technology matters to your business. That isn't the question anymore.
- [Cybersecurity for Multi-Site Restaurants: What Actually Works (2026)](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/06/19/cybersecurity-for-multi-site-restaurants-what-actually-works-2026/): This post covers what cybersecurity for multi-site restaurants actually looks like in 2025, and the one piece of infrastructure most operators are missing.
- [5 Costly IT Downtime in Hospitality Risks You Can Stop Now](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/05/22/it-downtime-in-hospitality/): IT downtime in hospitality costs more than most operators realise. You already know what a quiet Saturday costs you, but few can say what an hour of downtime does to the P&L. That gap is where the money quietly goes.
- [Microsoft 365 for Professional Services Firms: Are You Actually Using It?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/05/07/microsoft-365-for-professional-services-firms-are-you-actually-using-it/): This post covers what Microsoft 365 for professional services firms should actually look like, what most firms are missing, and what it's costing them in real terms.
- [Why Poor Wi-Fi is Costing UK Restaurants More Than You Think](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2026/05/06/why-poor-wi-fi-is-costing-uk-restaurants-more-than-you-think/): In 2024, restaurants are expected to deliver more than just great food and atmosphere. Diners want fast, convenient service, digital ordering options, seamless payments, and strong, reliable Wi-Fi. But across the UK, Wi-Fi connectivity is quietly sabotaging even the most well-run hospitality businesses.
- [F1-Level Cybersecurity: Our Partnership with Keeper](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2025/05/07/f1-cybersecurity-keeper-williams-racing/): This past weekend’s Formula 1 race showcased not only raw driver talent but the strategic excellence of engineering teams. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clinched first and second for McLaren, while Alex Albon’s impressive 5th place finish for Williams Racing drew attention beyond the track. Behind that performance is a relentless focus on data integrity, secure communication, and controlled system access - enabled by Keeper Security.
- [Gift Aid](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2025/05/01/give-it-giftaid-it-bespoke-software-solutions-from-cirrus/): #Giftaid #Manageditservices #POS #ukwide
- [Wi-Fi 7](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/12/10/wi-fi-7-why-youll-need-it-and-why/): A bit like your smartphone or Microsoft Windows getting a version upgrade it's time for Wi-Fi to take another leap forward with Wi-Fi 7.  Delivering more capacity, more flexibility & reliability to your Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi 7 is literally like a gadget from StarTrek
- [Your IT Partner](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/11/18/your-it-partner/): We're back in the press today with an advert we've run with the Business Post.  It's all about being your IT partner.
- [Cirrus and ViPRE](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/08/18/cirrus-and-vipre-session-to-discussion-mail-protection-as-part-of-a-cyber-security-strategy/): October is Cyber Security Month.  So during October we'll be running a a series of event focused on the topic and how you can build a strategy for on-line security.  This will include steps you can take to protect your business.  This first event is hosted with Vipre a global partner who specialise in mail security through it's machine learning technology and real time protection.
- [Managing Technology Projects](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/07/27/managing-technology-projects/): It's very much a joined up activity that takes several weeks to complete.  Managing Technology Projects is very much about phases of work, all linked to a completion date.
- [Cyber Essentials](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/07/25/cyber-essentials/): We've written plenty of content over the years about the importance of Cyber Security and the ways in which you can secure your on-line presence.  Now a report from the National Cyber Security Centre https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/ backs this up with data from leading insurers.  The recently published article an article that concludes; Cyber Essentials as an effective driver of resilience:
- [Why partner with an MSP who values customer feedback?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/07/05/why-partner-with-an-msp-who-values-customer-feedback/): Customer feedback is an often under-rated and underutilised metric. When your services are failing, and your customer communication network is glitching that niggling need for support begins. As your business frustration is mounting you know you need a managed service provider who understands your needs. Knowing if they can meet those needs, that’s a different question. One you might find the answer to in their customer feedback scores.
- [Setting-up MFA: a Microsoft Azure legacy this summer](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/06/28/setting-up-mfa-a-microsoft-azure-legacy-this-summer/): It’s the summer to set-up MFA. With Microsoft beginning rolling out its new MFA policy in July, it’s a topic that’s as hot as a heatwave across the technology landscape. Microsoft is blazing a path towards stronger security for all accounts, but two questions remain. Do users understand why MFA will provide cyber security solutions for them? Do they know how to set-up MFA?
- [The disruptive power of AI in cyber security](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/06/21/the-disruptive-power-of-ai-in-cyber-security-2/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting the cyber security landscape. Providing advances for cyber defence, but also providing advances for cyber-attackers. AI is walking a fine line between being a friend or a foe for business cyber security.
- [The disruptive power of AI in cyber security](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/06/21/the-disruptive-power-of-ai-in-cyber-security/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting the cyber security landscape. Providing advances for cyber defence, but also providing advances for cyber-attackers. AI is walking a fine line between being a friend or a foe for business cyber security.
- [The solution to your business’ password problem is here](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/06/12/the-solution-to-your-business-password-problem-is-here/): Since the dawn of working online and in apps we have had to remember passwords. And we’ve created some interesting password solutions to remember them:
- [What is MFA? Why is it important?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/06/05/what-is-mfa-why-is-it-important-2/): MFA is an acronym for Multi-Factor Authentication. It is the term people in the IT world use to describe the process of a computer checking your identity in more than one way before it lets you into your account.
- [What is MFA? Why is it important?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/06/05/what-is-mfa-why-is-it-important/): MFA is an acronym for Multi-Factor Authentication. It is the term people in the IT world use to describe the process of a computer checking your identity in more than one way before it lets you into your account.
- [Social engineering: 11 tips to avoid the risk](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/05/29/social-engineering-11-tips-to-avoid-the-risk/): Imagine your business has had a cyber leak and you have lost the data of nearly 70,000 customers exposing them to the risk of social engineering. The cause of this is most likely human error and the hole in your security system has been ominously lurking, unchecked, in cyber space waiting for the moment when an opportunistic cyber criminal will attack.
- [Phishing: a dive into the world of cyber-attacks](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/05/21/phishing-a-dive-into-the-world-of-cyber-attacks/): Phishing: a dive into the world of cyber-attacks
- [What is a ransomware attack?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/05/14/what-is-a-ransomware-attack/): There are many types of cyber-attack, but ransomware attacks make-up 10% of all security breaches in 2024.  A ransomware attack can be devastating to a business with the consequences reverberating through businesses for months, even years. In 2023, organisations around the world detected a staggering 317.59 million ransomware attack attempts and the UK had the second highest number of targeted ransomware attacks at over 71 million. With figures like that, it is an important topic to understand and discuss.
- [Easy to hack passwords banned in the UK](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/05/07/easy-to-hack-passwords-banned-in-the-uk/): Easy to hack passwords banned in the UK
- [Fundamentals of Security](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/03/04/fundamentals-of-security-desktop-user-applications-and-good-practice-2/): This article is about the Fundamentals of Security for SME's.  Small Business Owners often downplay or ignore  threats to their business with a common belief they would not be targeted and too small.  In 2023 38% of Small Business suffered a Cyber Attack of some kind. Cyber Guidance for SME
- [Fundamentals of Security](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/03/04/fundamentals-of-security-desktop-user-applications-and-good-practice/): This article is about the Fundamentals of Security for SME's.  Small Business Owners often downplay or ignore  threats to their business with a common belief they would not be targeted and too small.  In 2023 38% of Small Business suffered a Cyber Attack of some kind. Cyber Guidance for SME
- [Why You Might Need a Technology Partner?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/01/21/why-you-might-need-a-technology-partner-2/): As a business owner, director or head of a department, you probably want to focus on your core duties and for technology to just work.  Like any business the word technology has come to mean a lot of things.  From internet connections or WiFi to applications working or just the phone on your desk allowing you to make or receive calls.  Whose job it is to make these systems work? You probably have neither the time nor inclination to manage either.  If this is you, maybe it's time to think about a technology partner.
- [Why You Might Need a Technology Partner?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2024/01/21/why-you-might-need-a-technology-partner/): As a business owner, director or head of a department, you probably want to focus on your core duties and for technology to just work.  Like any business the word technology has come to mean a lot of things.  From internet connections or WiFi to applications working or just the phone on your desk allowing you to make or receive calls.  Whose job it is to make these systems work? You probably have neither the time nor inclination to manage either.  If this is you, maybe it's time to think about a technology partner.
- [CSAT Result for March ’23](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2023/04/04/csat-results-for-march-are-in-and-were-delighted/): CSAT is an abbreviation for Customer Satisfaction, it's a way of asking clients to provide feedback based on their experience and overall satisfaction having raised a support query with us. In March 2023 we achieved 100% positive replies.
- [Vacancies](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2022/10/05/vacancies/): We're a fast paced, ever evolving and dynamic organisation. This creates challenges and opportunities.
- [Can we build your website](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2022/09/26/can-we-build-your-website/): As for Digby and Champ. Go visit their store, dog lovers will be champing at the goodies you can buy. We asked Digby and champ, can we build your website and they said yes.
- [Can we build your website](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2022/09/26/can-we-build-your-website/): As for Digby and Champ. Go visit their store, dog lovers will be champing at the goodies you can buy. We asked Digby and champ, can we build your website and they said yes.
- [Microsoft’s new Office365 Pricing and Goodbye CSP](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2022/06/22/microsofts-new-office365-pricing-and-goodbye-csp-2/): Microsoft's new Office365 Pricing and CSP's. What do all these changes mean?
- [Microsoft’s new Office365 Pricing and Goodbye CSP](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2022/06/22/microsofts-new-office365-pricing-and-goodbye-csp/): Microsoft's new Office365 Pricing and CSP's. What do all these changes mean?
- [Introducing New Technology? Why you should assess the impact on your team and your clients. – Cirrus Technology Solutions](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/10/06/introducing-new-technology-why-you-should-assess-the-impact-on-your-team-and-your-clients-cirrus-technology-solutions-2/): As an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) Cirrus Technology Solutions has always vowed to be ‘different’. People First, Technology Second is our ethos. Many MSP’s and IT technology companies focus on the ‘technology’, whether that’s business software, networking and infrastructure equipment or hardware, etc. Often forgetting the needs of the client and their team.
- [Introducing New Technology? Why you should assess the impact on your team and your clients. – Cirrus Technology Solutions](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/10/06/introducing-new-technology-why-you-should-assess-the-impact-on-your-team-and-your-clients-cirrus-technology-solutions/): As an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) Cirrus Technology Solutions has always vowed to be ‘different’. People First, Technology Second is our ethos. Many MSP’s and IT technology companies focus on the ‘technology’, whether that’s business software, networking and infrastructure equipment or hardware, etc. Often forgetting the needs of the client and their team.
- [SpamTitan from Cirrus Technology Solutions](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/10/06/spamtitan-from-cirrus-technology-solutions/): With the rise in on-line working on a global level and with more sophisticated techniques at their disposal, cyber-criminals are increasingly targeting email as the vehicle for phishing and malware attacks.
- [ONE (Housing & Support) CIC Partner with Cirrus Technology Solutions for IT and Technology Services](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/08/17/one-housing-support-cic-partner-with-cirrus-technology-solutions-for-it-and-technology-services/): ONE CIC, a provider of housing and associated services to vulnerable people and Cirrus, working together as One.
- [Flexible Working. Is it Here to Stay?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/04/27/flexible-working-is-it-here-to-stay/): That's the million dollar question at the moment. Whether it be the boss of ASOS on Radio 5 Live recently, Rishi Sunak giving his opinion, colleagues in the office or social media posts. Everywhere one looks there's another poll, or opinion. And everyone has questions, how will it work? Is flexible working achievable? Will it affect productivity? Can employees be trusted? The list goes on.
- [Hospitality – Improving the Guest Experience](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/04/22/hospitality-improving-the-guest-experience/): Hospitality perhaps more than any other industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Whether that’s local pubs, independent restaurants, well-known chains, music venues or theatres, everyone has felt the pinch.
- [Hospitality – Improving the Guest Experience](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/04/22/hospitality-improving-the-guest-experience/): Hospitality perhaps more than any other industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Whether that’s local pubs, independent restaurants, well-known chains, music venues or theatres, everyone has felt the pinch.
- [The ‘Big 6’ – What the Business Owners Didn’t Consider.](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/04/20/big-6/): It's safe to say there has been a huge reaction to yesterday's announcement that the ‘Big 6’ English football clubs have signed letters of intent to create a ‘Super League’ along with Spanish and Italian clubs. The fallout has been pretty conclusive. Words such as greed, betrayal and even ‘criminal’ have been used by many.
- [Food For Thought? How Technology Can Help The Hospitality Industry Serve Up A Better Guest Experience](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/03/24/technology-and-the-hospitality-industry/): It’s  been a ridiculously tough time for the hospitality industry over the last 12 months, but finally there may be some light at the end of the tunnel. With venues due to reopen (depending on facilities) within the next few weeks, analysts are predicting a busy 2 or 3 years ahead.
- [Exchange Server Vulnerability](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/03/13/exchange-server-vulnerability/): The respected global tech publishers ZDNET released a long article about this Microsoft: These Exchange Server zero-day flaws are being used by hackers, so update now | ZDNet covering the scale of the issue and what is being done to help users. The visibility and attention being drawn to the Exchange Server Vulnerability also provides some insight into the scale and concern for this threat
- [Q&A’s With Ben Young](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2021/01/25/qas-with-ben-young/): I offer live support for Cirrus clients and provide engineering solutions to IT issues.
- [HikVision Certified Partner](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/12/21/hikvision-cctv-solution-partner/): HikVision CCTV & Solution Partner
- [Business to Business IT: Set Up & Support](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/11/24/b2b-setup-support-2/): The maze of business IT can be confusing to say the least – there is no need to navigate it alone – in fact outsourcing to a managed service provider could be easier and more accessible than you think!
- [Business to Business IT: Set Up & Support](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/11/24/b2b-setup-support/): The maze of business IT can be confusing to say the least – there is no need to navigate it alone – in fact outsourcing to a managed service provider could be easier and more accessible than you think!
- [Q&A’s With Jamie Leadbetter](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/10/29/qas-with-jamie-leadbetter-2/): I’m the first person to look at any issues and to try and help the customer
- [Q&A’s With Jamie Leadbetter](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/10/29/qas-with-jamie-leadbetter/): I’m the first person to look at any issues and to try and help the customer
- [Cyber Security: Is Your System The Fortress It Ought To Be?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/10/22/cyber-security-fortress/): Cyber security – what's the price of losing data? When a cyber security breach happens, there’s usually a lot of losers. Prevention is fundamental so it’s important to implement ‘lifesaving’ procedures that will protect you from cyber-attacks. How can this be done? Talk to the experts (that’s us).
- [Cyber Security: Myths and Facts](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/10/16/security-hacks-myths-truths-2/): Cyber security: The IT world can be confusing to most; the complex nature of how technology works can sometimes give you a headache, particularly in relation to cyber security. Don’t be fooled by myths and hype – this is just a scaremongering tactic to sell more services or products. We’ve decided to take it upon ourselves and break down the most common myth busters and provide you with the hard facts. Have a little scroll, you know you want to.
- [Cyber Security: Myths and Facts](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/10/16/security-hacks-myths-truths/): Cyber security: The IT world can be confusing to most; the complex nature of how technology works can sometimes give you a headache, particularly in relation to cyber security. Don’t be fooled by myths and hype – this is just a scaremongering tactic to sell more services or products. We’ve decided to take it upon ourselves and break down the most common myth busters and provide you with the hard facts. Have a little scroll, you know you want to.
- [Cyber Security: Attacks, Breaches and Protection](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/10/01/cyber-attacks-protection/): Cyber Security Month is here and we’re kicking off with some simple tips that you can follow in order to protect your business online.
- [Outsourced IT: 5 Benefits](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/09/29/5-benefits-outsourced-it/): Outsourced IT – do you know what the benefits are? No? This blog is for you.
- [Cyber Security: What Is The Biggest Risk To The Growth Of Your Business?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/09/25/biggest-growth-risk/): Cyber security – how protected is your business? 
- [Q&A’s With Nurul Mansor](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/09/23/qas-with-nurul-mansor/): Order processing and process creation
- [Hospitality IT: 5 Crucial IT Services Hospitality Businesses Need To Consider](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/08/24/5-crucial-it-services/): Hospitality IT – do you know where to start with your IT? Whether you’re new to the industry or an establish business, hospitality IT is essential.
- [Ransomware: Cyber Criminals Launch an Attack on A Famous US Liquor Company With Ransomware](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/08/21/cyber-attack-liquor/): Ransomware – regardless of the size of the company, no one is protected from a cyber-attack. For those of you who don’t know who Brown-Forman is, they are a US multi-billion-dollar parent company who own the well-known spirit brand Jack Daniel’s whiskey amongst other global brands.
- [Microsoft Teams: Explore The Advantages](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/08/14/microsoft-teams/): Microsoft teams – What is it exactly? Over the years we have tried and tested multiple collaboration-based platforms, but there is only one winner in our eyes – Microsoft Teams. Better yet, it is totally free to use making it the ideal solution for businesses who work in a professional team setting.
- [Microsoft 365: An Impressive Range Of Features And Benefits In One Powerful Subscription](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/07/28/365-features-benefits/): Microsoft 365 – what does it have to offer? Back in April 2020, Office 365 evolved into Microsoft 365 – forming the new and improved subscription that would further support you and your business through everyday life using new artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud-powered experiences to better manage your time, enhance connectivity and amplify security.
- [Operating Systems: Ensure Yours Has Your Back!](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/07/20/operating-system-upgrade/): Operating systems – do you know how to keep yours happy and healthy? As we become ever more tied to our tech it is crucial that we give it a bit of TLC. We get it – we know how busy you are – you most likely run day-to-day, week-to-week with our laptop docked or desktop permanently switched on, not providing it with so much as a restart until it becomes a bit laggy and you are forced to – are we close? ?
- [5G: Understanding The Technology](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/07/17/understanding-5g-technology/): 5G - understanding the technology and how it can impact your business!  
- [Cybersecurity – Working From Home, how safe are you?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/04/21/cybersecurity-home/): Cybersecurity - Working From Home, how safe are you?
- [Zoom is leaking thousands of email addresses and photos to strangers](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/04/02/zoom-leaking-emails/): BGR Reports that Zoom has broken a major GDPR Breach and has leaked thousands of email addresses and photos!
- [WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION LAUNCHES WHATSAPP  UPDATES](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/03/23/woh-whatsapp-updates/): WHO LAUNCHES WHATSAPP NEWS UPDATES
- [WARNING COVID-19 SPAM EMAILS](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/03/23/warning-covid-19-spam-emails/): WARNING COVID-19 SPAM EMAILS
- [‪#COVID19: Cybercriminal gangs are targeting healthcare professionals](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/03/16/covid19-cybercriminals/): ‪#COVID19: Cybercriminal gangs are targeting healthcare professionals with phishing emails about "coronavirus awareness" - part of a wave of scams capitalising on the pandemic.
- [Half of employers not geared up for remote ‘smart’ working, amid coronavirus fears](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/03/12/remote-working-unprepared/): Forty eight per cent of businesses in the UK are not in any way set-up to be able to accommodate workers who may need to self-isolate – should they display any symptoms.
- [Google’s users in the UK will no longer be protected by Europe’s strict GDPR](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/02/20/googles-gdpr-protection/): Google's users in the UK will no longer be protected by Europe's strict GDPR
- [Top tips for disaster recovery planning](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/02/18/disaster-planning-tips/): With Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis having caused widespread damage to many homes and businesses, it really is so important to have a disaster recovery and data back up in place. We are very aware of the ongoing issues that extreme weather is having an effect on Business. Let's talk about top tips for disaster recovery planning.
- [Is your IT stressing you out?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/02/17/it-stressing/): Is your IT stressing you out? Think Cirrus Technology Solutions.
- [How to stay SAFE online](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/02/11/stay-safe-online/): How to stay SAFE online
- [Research reveals UK industry sectors most vulnerable to cyber-attacks](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/02/07/cyber-attacks-research/): Research reveals UK industry sectors most vulnerable to cyber-attacks
- [Ransomers Demand £4.6m After Travelex Hack- Banks are still affected.](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2020/01/20/ransomers-demand/): On New Year’s Eve, the foreign exchange company Travelex was forced to take its services offline following a ransomware attack by cyber hackers. 
- [Prepare your phone lines for the bad weather](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/12/09/prepare-your-phones/): With Christmas just around the corner and some cold and frosty days ahead, forecasts of plummeting temperatures and snow, we really have to think of our communication lines, mostly your company's telephony. Prepare your phone lines for the bad weather
- [Serverless is a Greener way for your Business](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/11/25/serverless-green/): Serverless is a Greener way for your Business
- [Chester Standard – Chester IT firm aiming to keep more local firms safe from hackers and cybercriminals](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/11/14/cybercriminals-safe/): A GROWING Chester IT company is helping more local businesses to stay safe as more than half of British businesses are targeted by hackers.
- [BBP Media – Chester IT Company helping local Business crack down on Cyber Crime](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/11/14/bbp-media-cyber-crime/): A growing Chester IT company is helping even more local businesses to stay safe after European Cybersecurity Month, as more than half of British businesses are targeted by hackers
- [Is Outsourcing IT Right For Your Business?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/11/04/outsourcing-business/): While outsourcing IT services and support can have many benefits including cost savings, there are a few questions you need to ask:
- [Trojan Emotet is back to Attack!](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/10/18/trojan-emotet/): Trojan Emotet is back to Attack!
- [Time is almost up for Windows 7](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/10/16/windows-7-end/): On 14th January 2020, (yes, less than 90 days away), support for Windows 7 operating system stops. No more updates or patches from Microsoft. Time is up for Windows 7 and you need to act now, to avoid disruption to your business!
- [What IT support & benefits can I get for my UK charity?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/10/14/charity-benefits/): The list below are just some of the fantastic software and service benefits that charities can utilise :
- [Are you Cyber Aware? – Removable Media](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/10/11/cyber-awareness/): Are you cyber aware?
- [Amazing guest experiences start with amazing IT support!](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/10/07/guest-experiences/): Hospitality bookings, rates and sales are up – but are your IT resources expanding as fast as the operations they’re intended to support?
- [Is Your Business Cyber Safe? Act now!](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/10/06/is-your-business-cybersafe/): So let’s look at this and start with the basics so you can think about them in the context of your business and Is your business cybersafe
- [Managing Your IT – We’ve got you!](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/10/04/who-are-you-going-to-call/): So who are you going to call?  Call Cirrus and let us take care of these issues so you can get on with running your business.  We'll manage all aspects of your IT and if there's an issue we'll work with 3rd parties like your broadband provider, the copier company, till company, etc and isolate and resolve the problem.  Yes we'll manage them for you and deliver you a seamless service.
- [The benefits of switching to VoIP phone system](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/09/29/voip-benefits/): VoIP and the benefits of switching your existing phone system. what is VoIP? Voice over IP (VoIP) is a relatively new way to make phone calls which cost less and include clever, flexible features. Whenever you use the internet to call friends, family and colleagues, you're using VoIP. At Vonage, we've put this technology into your regular telephone by linking your phone system with your broadband connection.
- [VOIP Analytics](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/09/04/voip-analytics/): Data is powerful it provides insight, knowledge and factual information about what’s going on in your business and with your customers. The true value however lies in interpreting the data for improvement purposes.
- [Office Mobile Apps](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2019/07/29/office-mobile-apps/): Work does not solely revolve around the office and being away does not have to mean out of the office.  We only have to look round on the train, coffee shop or parks to see people are literally taking their office on the move. Welcome to Office Mobile Apps
- [Risk Intelligence Scan & Analytics – Are you compliant?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/10/21/risk-intelligence-scan-are-you-compliant/): Cirrus Risk Intelligence Scan will allow you to take proactive measures against threats to your business.
- [Strategic Review of your IT?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/08/05/strategicreviewofyourit/): Generally speaking it's better to have a plan than not to.  Your IT certainly falls into this category and having a clear plan of what you need to achieve, probably linked to business goals, would be a very sensible idea.  But do you have a plan?  Would you benefit from help creating one?  Perhaps a Strategic review of your IT and some fresh thinking would be useful.
- [Completing your PCI Compliance](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/07/28/completing-your-pci-compliance/): If you're taking card payments either on the phone or in person then he question of Completing your PCI Compliance is certainly something you should be paying attention to.
- [Top Tips for Adopting Unified Communications](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/06/06/top-tips-for-adopting-unified-communications/): Far from being just a marketing buzzword, unified communications (UC) refers to the integration of devices, applications and communication methods to develop collaborative and productive methods of communication.
- [Top steps for a simple IT disaster recovery plan](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/05/17/simple-disaster-recovery-plan/): We know you’ve already got a disaster recovery (DR) plan in place to protect your enterprise’s data, employees and business. But how thorough is your disaster recovery plan? When was it last updated and tested? Have you taken into account new technologies and services that can make it easier to recover from disaster?
- [Can you operate in any weather?](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/05/04/operate-under-any-circumstances/): The last month has been a tumultuous one when it comes to the weather, with the beast from the east causing disruptions, and amber weather warnings for torrential rain and gale force winds becoming a nightmare for business owners. You’d be forgiven for thinking that any major natural incident could halt business operations. Right? Wrong!
- [GDPR: Think Cirrus Perspective](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/05/04/gdpr-think-cirrus-perspective/): The GDPR deadline is nearly here and it seems to be the responsibility of Marketing and IT agencies to educate the masses about GDPR and what they need to do in order to prepare for compliance when the law changes.
- [Top Tips for Adopting Unified Communications](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/2018/03/29/unified-communications/): Far from being just a marketing and technology buzzword, unified communications (UC) refers to the integration of devices, applications and communication methods to develop collaborative and productive methods of communication.

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- [IT Support for Leisure and Tourism UK](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/leisure-tourism/): Technology should enable memorable visitor experiences — not limit them.Our role is to keep your systems reliable, your digital services available, and your operations predictable across every site and service.
- [IT Support for Professional Services UK](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/professional-services/): Professional services firms run on reputation, deadlines, and trust. When IT becomes unpredictable, the cost isn’t just disruption — it’s lost billable hours, missed client expectations, and uncomfortable questions during due diligence.
- [Cybersecurity Services for UK Businesses](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/cyber-security-services/): Cyber security services for small business and growing UK organisations. Managed firewall, endpoint protection, monitoring and compliance support, built around the way your business actually works.
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- [IT Support for Hospitality Businesses UK](https://cirrustechnologysolutions.co.uk/hospitality/): Cirrus Technology Solutions provides managed IT services for UK hospitality businesses. Restaurants, hotel groups, pub operators, and multi-site groups. We manage the infrastructure that keeps your operation running, 7 days a week, built around service hours rather than office hours.
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