9 October 2026

Why Backup Is Not Business Continuity: Disaster Recovery, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, IBM i Management and Technology Expense Management for UK SMEs

A backup is not a business continuity plan. It is one component of a wider resilience strategy. A backup may preserve data, but it does not guarantee that your people can work, your systems can communicate, your suppliers can respond or your customers can continue receiving service after a serious incident. For UK SMEs, that distinction matters. Ransomware, cloud outages, failed hardware, supplier...

Why UK SMEs Need an IT Director Before an MSP: Cloud, Networks, Helpdesk and Connectivity

For many UK SMEs, IT begins with a purchase. A new member of staff needs a laptop. The office needs better Wi-Fi. The phone system is ageing. A cloud application promises to improve productivity. Someone recommends an MSP, a backup service or another software subscription. Each decision may be sensible in isolation. The problem is that few SMEs make them in isolation. Cloud platforms affect identity and...