Crosstek IT Ltd

26/03/2025

If you own a business that involves taking payments online, or you have age-ing relatives who find making online purchases intimidating, this is absolutely something to keep an eye on.

A new payment technology called "card present over internet" (CPoI) could help reduce online fraud, increase purchasing confidence, and lower transaction fees for retailers. One to watch for businesses taking payment online!

10/03/2025

And following that logic, how you spend your Monday can indicate what sort of week you might have...

We hope you have a great start, and that it carries on to infinity and beyond! Or, failing that, end of play on Friday.

07/03/2025

It's FRIIIIDAY!

This is your helpful weekly reminder to shut your machine down when you finish work.

It'll give it a chance to rest and recuperate, so when you sit in front of it on Monday, it won't grind frustratingly to a standstill while it tries to open your 500 tabs and all the programmes you left open on Friday.

Laptops need rest too! We hope you have a lovely weekend. :)

06/03/2025

No-one wants to see a post about business insurance on a Thursday. That's why we've softened the blow with a dog in glasses.

But, did you know that some business insurers won't insure businesses that aren't Cyber Essentials certified? And that others offer big discounts to those who are?

That's just one of the reasons thinking about Cyber Essentials is a good idea in 2025, but there are definitely more than one... we feel an article coming on! If you're not in the reading mood, this one is well worth bookmarking and returning to when you are.

https://crosstek.co.uk/why-cyber-essentials-certification-matters-for-your-business-in-2025

05/03/2025

When budget-friendly IT becomes a business nightmare.

Why a seemingly good deal in the short term, can lead to the need for big spending later on.

Cutting costs is smart business. That is until it isn’t. Many businesses opt for cheaper IT solutions to save money, only to find themselves drowning in hidden costs, lost productivity, and security risks down the line.

03/03/2025

We've no idea who "Unknown" is, but they're very wise. This is your Monday reminder to stand up, have a stretch, and get yourself a hot drink.

21/02/2025

Yes! TGI Friday! Obviously you could climb to the top of a mountain and punch the air to celebrate, or, you could take just a few seconds before leaving your desk and close down your PC or laptop properly for the weekend.

Not only will your device thank you, Monday morning you will thank you, after potentially returning to a much smoother, faster working machine.

20/02/2025

Earlier this month, the US and UK both withheld their support from signing a global agreement that had the aim of fostering inclusive and sustainable artificial intelligence development.

Could that impact UK businesses and how we trade with the rest of the world?

19/02/2025

It might sound like something drastic that might be employed by security guards to the rich and famous, but what on earth is 'Zero trust security' and can your IT supplier support your SME using it?

As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, small and medium-sized enterprises are facing greater risks. Criminals no longer just target large corporations; SMEs, often seen as softer targets, are at risk too. This has led to a growing interest in security models like Zero Trust security.

11/02/2025

DID YOU KNOW?

The first 1GB hard drive made by IBM in the early 1980s was the size of a fridge. Now you can get tiny memory cards that hold more than a terabyte of storage - that's over 1,000GB!

03/01/2025

Are you looking for a refreshing take on your IT this New Year? With decades of experience and a high number of clients who have been with us from the start, we provide IT support to small-medium businesses, with a 'there's no such thing as a silly question' policy!

https://crosstek.co.uk/about/

01/01/2025

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU! 🎉 🥳

We hope 2025 brings you health and happiness by the bus load.

Thank you for your support and custom over previous years, and we look forward to continuing to work with you into 2025.

Jon and the Crosstek team