Copy machines remain the most loyal, hardworking office equipment in any business, however as companies across the globe go paperless, many business owners may cease to see the value in having a copier in the office. At SOS, we’re here to challenge that thought. Copiers do more than just duplicate your paper, they help you […]
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CO-MANAGED IT VS. MANAGED IT SERVICES: PROS AND CONS
Co-managed IT vs. managed IT: which one best suits your business? Choosing between the two can be challenging, especially if you don’t know the perks and downsides of each. Here at SOS, we’ve dove deep into the pros and cons of co-managed and managed IT to help you choose the right services for your business. […]
DO I HAVE TO REPLACE MY PRINTER WHEN SWITCHING VENDORS?
There are a number of reasons you may be dissatisfied with your current printing vendor, however, sometimes the mundane task of replacing your printer can outweigh those concerns. Switching vendors can be daunting, and replacing your printer all together may feel unnecessary, which ultimately begs the question, do you have to replace your printer when […]
WHY WE LOOK TO GIVE BACK
Our local community is so important to us, and we love giving back to them. This includes our charity work to our sponsorships with local sports teams. Some benefits we and other researchers have found that corporate social responsibility helps are the economy, society and the environment. The Economy We’ve found it helps the economy […]
HOW TO MANAGE A HYBRID TEAM
Running a hybrid team can offer many challenges that you may not have accounted for, and they can differ from fully remote teams. A hybrid environment for your employees requires adaption and at the SOS Group, we have outlined four separate things you need to keep in mind: Set clear expectations and accountability It is […]
LANDLINE TECH IS BEING SWITCHED OFF IN 2025 – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
The technology that powers landline telephones in the UK will be switched off in 2025. Landline operators in the UK will switch every home phone in the UK to an internet-based connection instead of a traditional copper-wire landline. […]
DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT VS CLOUD STORAGE
Document Management and Cloud Storage may appear to do the same function, but they differ greatly. Both methods store your documents and make them accessible from multiple devices and allow you to create folders and organise documents. But that’s where the similarities end! Workflow Whilst Cloud storage is just a collection of stagnant data, a […]
WORK FROM HOME (WFH): CHEAP OFFICE PRINTER, BUYER BEWARE!
It’s safe to say that the last couple of years have been different to what we all got used to, both in terms of working and living. As some of us now work from home (WFH) full time due to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic, we’re now shifting our focus away from lateral flows and hunting […]
TOP 10 MOST COMMON IT PROBLEMS FOR BUSINESSES (WITH EASY SOLUTIONS)
Are you curious to know the most common IT problems your business is facing? These IT problems could even be occurring in your business every day without your knowledge. One of the best ways to plan for the future of your business is to learn about the current struggles your company and employees face on […]
CYBERSECURITY: PHISHING AND VISHING
In recent times, phishing and vishing remain the biggest threat to online privacy. Both phishing and vishing have evolved into malicious threats that are used by the evolved hacker to perform specific tactics, with terrifying efficacy levels. What is Phishing? At the core of phishing is the pretense of being a different person with the […]