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Time to upgrade to a cloud phone system?

We are constantly changing how we can do things better and faster, and it’s no different with business phone systems. There are a few ways to tell that it’s time to upgrade your phone system to a cloud solution. Read this article for seven reasons why you should make the move.

06 March 2019

Test Virus Download Site

Testing your firewall and desktop / server virus scanning. Disclaimer: Because Focus doesn’t know how your IT is setup, you need to be cautious on how you use these tests. Antivirus / AntiMalware software can be configured in many different ways and we do recommend that you do these tests in conjunction with or in consultation of your IT provider to ensure this will not cause you any problems.

17 April 2018

4 ways to lose your Office 365 data

There is a misconception that Office 365 doesn’t need to be backed up because it runs in the cloud. This is a very common misconception – to assume that data protection isn’t required for your cloud applications.

15 November 2017

Disaster Recovery for your Business

Cyber-attacks, natural disasters, technical malfunctions and uncontrollable human errors happen every single day and there’s no way to prevent these from happening but you can reduce the risk of data loss.

04 October 2017

How to protect yourself against Cybercrime

Cybercrime is an ever-growing threat. It’s easy to think that the only form of cybercrime you need to worry about is hackers stealing financial information, however there are more concerns than just this.

01 August 2017

12 reasons to use Microsoft Office 365

Productivity is a great word that people love to use. However, in the real world, productivity can be summed up in a simple question: Can I do my job easier or not? Microsoft has invested heavily trying to make the user and administrator experiences of Office 365 as easy and simple as possible. If you are thinking about moving your business to Office 365, here are 10 reasons why you should.

09 May 2017

Email Security: Best Practices

Email is the lifeblood of a company; the main way we communicate, and how we get things done. So when there is a chance that our main form of communication could be at risk, we need to take measures to ensure that all threats are minimised – enter email security.

15 November 2016

Evolution to SaaS (Software-as-a-Service)

While SaaS is now a major end-user platform, that hasn’t always been the case. SaaS, or Software-as-a-Service, has gone through a number of stages since it began. Follow us to learn how your accounting system of today came about.

06 October 2016

7 tips to staying safe on the Internet

There are dangers lurking all over the place on the Internet, but we all know that that is not going to stop us from using it. Here are some tips to help keep you safe online.

05 October 2016

Have you got the layers of protection your business needs?

There is a lot to think about when it comes to protecting your business these days. With so many different tactics being employed by cyber-attackers, we need more than just anti-virus defending us from their varied and targeted attacks.

12 July 2016

Business Intelligence: What is it and what can it do for my business?

Find out what Business Intelligence (BI) really is, what it can do for your business and how to take the first steps to implement it in your business.

28 June 2016

The future of TV is here: Online Streaming.

Suddenly it’s real: Internet-delivered TV is here. TV series which were once strictly bound to the confines of certain TV provider subscriptions can now be accessed for a small monthly fee with no contract, no equipment rentals, and no crappy customer service.

14 June 2016

Why is the cloud good? Because its not all work!

Cloud. There’s so much information about cloud computing for business out there, but what about using it in your personal life? Dave Bennie talks about how he uses cloud when he’s not at work.

09 June 2016

Why it’s important to set a strong password

Your password is your metaphorical ‘key’ to unlocking you online ‘front door’. You wouldn’t hand your home key to just anyone, would you?

31 May 2016

Disaster Recovery: Have a plan so you’re covered when disaster strikes

Do you know how to protect yourself, your family, your co-workers or your company data during a disaster?

17 May 2016

Get off the ground and into the cloud today

Why are so many businesses moving to the cloud? It’s because cloud computing increases efficiency, helps improve cash flow & offers many more benefits.

12 May 2016

The Internet of Things – what’s the future of IoT?

We thought you might like to learn where it is headed in the future, how it will affect us in both our personal and professional lives, and what you need to know if you want to move further into the world of the Internet of Things.

04 April 2016

VoIP – what is it? And how can it benefit your business?

It’s time to break free from the restraints of your old phone system and move into the amazing world of cloud telephony. Not only is this kind of telephony simple to install and manage, but it also enables you to take your extension anywhere – you are no longer constrained to your desk. Roam freely and work anywhere that life takes you.

17 December 2015

How to: Set up Focus Cloud Email on Android

Learn how to set up Focus Cloud email on your Android device with these easy steps.

16 July 2015

Focus Cloud How to - Access SharePoint Documents Natively in Windows 7/8

Learn how to access documents in Microsoft’s SharePoint natively in Windows 7 & 8, as well as accessing those documents through the SharePoint website.

28 May 2015

How to - Easily Restore Deleted Email & Other Outlook Items

We’ve all been there – accidentally deleted an email or another item from a mailbox and then emptied the deleted items folder and then thinking that an email message that has been permanently deleted is needed! Luckily there is a way to get them back.

20 April 2015