On-site work is no longer as common as it once was, with many modern businesses now operating solely or predominantly in the cloud. The cloud enables businesses to work with agility and flexibility, and even tasks that were primarily physical just a few years ago can now often be completed remotely or virtually. However, when onsite help is necessary, it is important that you have access to...

When not partnered with the right, growth-focussed Managed Services Provider, technical change slows, progress is limited to the lowest denominator and the growth grinds to a halt. But by picking a growth-focussed MSP, you can be sure that your fast growth plans run smoothly. Whether the growth is organic or acquisitive in nature we understand the unique challenges that both approaches can...

It’s important that you make use of an experienced Managed Service Provider, like Orca, to help you plan your office relocation project out from the very start. Whilst legals and financials are of course critical, it’s easy to underestimate the time and risks involved from a technology perspective. From connectivity and infrastructure through to operational challenges of keeping your team...

Acquisitions are stressful, time consuming and all-encompassing projects. And in the modern digital age, technology is a critical part of all businesses, yet it can easily be overlooked whilst the focus is (quite rightly) on the financials and legals. However, it’s critical at an early stage to complete the necessary due diligence of all aspects of the target’s technology stack and processes,...

Do you have a feeling your IT strategy isn’t working? If the answer is yes, or even maybe, you need to take a moment to find out why. You may feel you don’t know where to start and you are not alone. We know it is easy to avoid looking at your IT strategy but the longer you leave it, the more issues you will meet later down the line. This blog was originally published to the website of Orca,...

Effective modern support requires imagination, lateral thinking, and serious inventiveness to bring fresh ideas, challenge conventions and improve businesses use of technology. Though switching it off and on again certainly still does have its place! With decades of experience, and a team of over 30 dedicated IT professionals, we always deliver exceptionally high-quality IT support and helpdesk...

Our business IT Support services cover the whole of Manchester, including Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, and Bury. Above all, we deliver preventative maintenance to maximise system uptime and reliability. We always aim for a first-time fix and will resolve your IT issues quickly and efficiently. We then follow up by review and analysis to prevent a recurrence. This blog was...

It’s important to stop any attack fast. Early detection and treatment are hugely effective at reducing the impact should the worst case happen. But how do you know if you’re prepared enough? Effective threat detection isn’t just about reacting to incidents though; it’s about proactive, around-the-clock vigilance coupled with regular planning and discussions with your IT provider/MSP. Cyber...

Our business IT Support services cover the North West, including Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Lancaster and other areas. Above all, we deliver preventative maintenance to maximise system uptime and reliability. We always aim for a first-time fix and will resolve your IT issues quickly and efficiently. We then follow up by review and analysis to prevent a recurrence. This blog was...

A lack of planning can prove costly Prolonged downtime: Without effective business continuity planning, you’re taking the risk of extensive downtime. This can result in lost revenue, customer dissatisfaction, frustrated employees an potential long-term damage to your business. Data loss: Insufficient disaster recovery measures can lead to permanent data loss, impacting your ability to operate...