The Knowledge Centre

We don’t think IT information that helps people should be hidden behind a paywall, and that’s why we have a pool of FREE resources here that you can dip in and out of as and when you need to.

Need to know what to do if you get hacked?

Want some info on the latest Windows update?

Worried an email you’ve received is a scam?

You can find a wealth of information on all of those subjects and more by delving into our Knowledge Centre blogs, guides and videos.

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29th June 2023

Summer Holidays Security: Don’t Let Your Guard Down While Soaking Up the Sun!

It’s time once again to build a plan on how to secure your business physically and digitally while you take time off during the summer holidays, ensuring the sunshine doesn’t bring along data theft storms!

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13th June 2023

Antivirus 101: back to basics

Join Clearsky IT on a journey through the lands of antivirus software, and learn how to build a rock-solid digital fortress that guards your precious data.

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1st June 2023

June news: Backups are absolutely an IT essential

Today’s blog is looking at the necessity of business data backup and recovery. Steer your business through any storm by preparing for the future of data safety and storage. Are you ready for data backups?

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24th May 2023

Decoding Leased Lines: What is a Leased Line?

This week at Clearsky IT, we help demystify the world of leased lines and their power to take your business operations up a notch. Lee and his team can turn your transition to a leased line into a seamless journey, and bid farewell to the stress of dealing with suppliers.

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18th May 2023

What is MFA? Who Needs It?

Find out why Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is crucial for digital security. Learn who needs MFA, reasons behind worker reluctance, and the risks of ignoring this vital security measure. Protect your personal and business data by implementing MFA. Discover why MFA is essential for anyone concerned about safeguarding their digital accounts.

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10th May 2023

Essential IT Security Measures for Your Business

At Clearsky IT, we understand that every business is unique, and their IT security needs may vary. However, there are fundamental measures that we highly recommend to ensure robust protection, regardless of your industry. As part of our comprehensive IT security package, we offer flexible solutions tailored to your specific requirements. In this article, we will highlight some key security measures that we believe no business should be without.

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1st May 2023

May news: Planning your next big IT project

Planning a successful IT project can be a daunting task, especially for senior-level professionals in businesses without internal IT departments. Clearsky IT’s latest free guide provides tips and tricks for planning and implementing successful IT projects of all sizes. Ensure that you’re making the right IT infrastructure upgrades for your company’s unique needs.

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26th April 2023

LinkedIn Security Changes: Embracing the Necessary Evil for Better Authentication

Updating authentication processes is crucial for online security, especially for LinkedIn users. The platform is rolling out new security changes to address the rise of fake accounts. Clearsky IT provides guidance and training to help businesses stay protected against cyber threats. Stay vigilant against phishing scams and update your authentication processes for better security.

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21st April 2023

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: The Urgent Call to Prepare for the PSTN Switchoff

The PSTN switchoff is coming, and procrastinating can put your business at risk. The importance of acting now will help to avoid the bottleneck of users trying to make the switch last-minute. Clearsky IT can guide you through the transition, minimizing lost business hours or even preventing downtime completely by planning properly.

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Need some clear and easy to understand advice? View our FAQs

What should IT services cost my business?

This question is so complex, any answer we put in here would barely scratch the surface. Simply put, each business' needs are totally unique. If you ever feel as though you're paying too much, we can explain why you do or don't need a certain product or service, and what the risks are if you wanted to opt out. We'll never ever oversell, it's just not in our nature!

What sort of training can Clearsky IT offer my team?

If you're already thinking about staying on top of personal development, you're our kind of person! As you'll see from our Knowledge Centre, we know that getting buy-in from your team can be tough, as not everyone is as passionate about cyber security as we are. That's why we make easy to watch videos, articles and guides that aren't too heavy or time consuming. We also offer a customisable academy platform to Clearsky IT clients. Book a call with us to learn more about our Support Portal.

What happens when the person fixing my problem goes on holiday or gets ill?

As a client, you and your team are given access to our Support Portal, which is available 24/7, and shows complete transparency between your business, our business and all communications relevant to your IT support needs. You can check on the progress of your query at any time, and be notified if the fix has been handed on to a colleague, or escalated to a more experienced member of the team.

Why should I trust Clearsky IT with my business security?

Clearsky IT services over 30 clients who trust our combined 50+ years of professional experience. We are always pushing ourselves to develop our service offerings to include the very latest methods for protecting your business. We're just as determined to beat the cyber criminals as you are!

Will I be bounced around a call centre?

Call centres certainly have a time and place, but when you need an urgent immediate fix, the last thing you want is to be put through to seven different call handlers before talking to an engineer. Book a call appointment for a personal call with our MD, Lee Chappell, or clients can access the Support Portal 24/7.

How do I know if I’m getting ‘good’ service from my IT supplier?

We believe that what makes a great supplier partnership is full transparency and an open attitude to discussion. We've made some changes to improve the communications between Clearsky IT and our clients, using our new Support Portal to enable clients to track every email we send, even between our own team. Anyone can book a call with us at any time to discuss their business needs, so if you're not ready to become a Clearsky IT client just yet, we will happily audit your current IT supplier for free so that you know you're getting the best value for money.

Do you have a question that isn’t featured in our FAQs? Why not call us directly!

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“Thank you to the Clearsky team for all your help and support this year. It’s been a challenging one, but we now have a much more robust IT infrastructure and it has paid dividends during the past few months. Thanks to everyone there – great support from all. ”

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“Very very impressive stuff. Your team provides a very high degree of customer comfort and confidence in the quality of your work. AND they sorted Sage accounts! Our experience of the interface with ClearskyIT is VERY positive, and I am sure it will remain so. We look forward to enjoying a long and productive relationship with ClearskyIT.”

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