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Simon’s Journey into Web & Digital
I’ve always been drawn to creative work. From a young age, I was into art and drawing, starting with cartoon characters and exploring different creative outlets. I knew early on that I wanted a career that allowed me to build and create.
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From Evening Venture to Established Business: A Conversation with Ian
One of the biggest challenges was juggling a full-time job while running the business on the side. My customers didn’t know I was working elsewhere, so I had to manage expectations carefully.
From Apprentice to Managing Director: Troy’s Journey in IT
The story behind our MD, from a first apprenticeship to leading strategy and growth at Tomlinson. A look at the people-first thinking that shapes how we work with clients.
Social Engineering Attacks: The Secret Behind Why They Work
Attackers rarely need to break in. More often they talk their way in. Why social engineering works, and how to make your team the strongest part of your defence.
Risky vs. Reliable
A weak technology strategy rarely announces itself. It shows up later as downtime, cost and missed opportunity. The four risks every leader should weigh.
Cyber Insurance Basics: What Every Business Needs to Know
Cyber attacks rarely come with a warning, and the damage can be fast and costly. What cyber insurance covers, what it doesn’t, and what insurers now expect from you.
IT and Cyber Insurance: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Either
With AI-powered attacks on the rise, a solid IT strategy is your first line of defence and your insurance is the safety net behind it. Why you need both.
BCDR vs Backup: What’s the Difference for Your Business?
When your business grinds to a halt, every minute counts. The difference between a simple backup and a proper business continuity plan, in plain English.
Business Impact Analysis 101 for Business Leaders
Disasters aren’t always the biggest threat. Uncertainty is. How a business impact analysis tells you what really matters before something goes wrong.
The Anatomy of a Cyber-Ready Business
Cyberattacks are no longer rare events. What a genuinely cyber-ready business looks like, from the technology to the culture behind it.
7 Extinction-Level Cybersecurity Threats
The dinosaurs never saw their end coming. Seven threats that can end a business, and how to make sure yours isn’t caught out.
Digital Drag: What It Is and How It’s Slowing You Down
Outdated systems, manual processes and disconnected tools quietly make everything harder. How to spot digital drag, and what to do about it.
How Smart Tech Budgets Drive Business Growth, Not Just IT Performance
The IT budget conversation usually follows a tired script. How to turn it into a growth conversation that earns its place at the board table.
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