Welcome to the BIT Blog from Birak IT guiding you through tech news stories we see and hear today. Here are 46 recent blog posts. If you don't read blogs often and prefer news to your mailbox, please sign up to The Birak Bulletin.
6 minute read
As technology grows in our current time, it is a must to have security up to date. Its what helps keep our confidential information from being accessed and being used with malicious intent. To list some benefits breifly, you have real time protection, a user friendly experience
5 minute read
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way from being a buzzword to becoming a transformative force across various industries. In the world of Information Technology (IT), AI is not just a futuristic concept but a present reality.
4 minute read
BT Openreach is switching off its traditional ISDN Network in 2025. What is more, this year it was announced that they will begin to phase out the sale of new ISDN services, including additional capacity to existing systems across the UK. Plan the move over to VOIP to avoid disruption to your business.
4 minute read
If you haven’t already considered a VoIP phone system for your practice, now is the time to start thinking about making the move. If you are using traditional analogue telephony (ISDN), the switch-off date for BT’s network is getting closer, meaning it is no longer a question of if you move, but when you move?
7 minute read
When you carry out work for your customers, you expect to be paid. You call them about the invoice you sent and they said they paid you. Your bank shows no payment. What is going on?
5 minute read
One business in 2019 had to close down due to Ransomware. If you don't want to be affected, here are a few ways to look after your business.
10 minute read
Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive. Why are there 2 products and which should YOU use?
14 minute read
There comes a time when many of us wish they had their own business, but for many, thinking about doing so, to actually taking the leap is a difficult one and it stops there. For this post, I want to share some realities a start up faces.
Give up 9-5 and start 5-9.
4 minute read
Getting the best value from software makes your investment worth while. Picking the wrong option can hurt your pocket.
3 minute read
Is the number of unread emails going up and up? We have a solution to keep this down, whilst ensuring communication is made quickly so you can focus on your day to day work.