I.T. As A Service Limited

I.T. As A Service Limited IT As A Service - business and personal IT support services I.T. Keeping IT simple.

As A Service, run by owner, Barnaby Relf, provides hands-on technical support and advice to local businesses and individuals.

๐—œ๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ โ€” ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ?Slow response times. Reactive support. Technology...
25/03/2026

๐—œ๐˜€ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ โ€” ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ?

Slow response times. Reactive support. Technology that doesn't scale with your growth. Sound familiar?

Switching IT providers can feel daunting, but staying with the wrong one costs you more in the long run โ€” in downtime, inefficiency, and missed opportunities.

The right IT partner should:

โœ… Proactively protect your systems

โœ… Respond fast when things go wrong

โœ… Align technology with your business goals

โœ… Give you confidence, not headaches

If you're questioning whether your current provider is truly delivering, it might be time for a conversation.

๐Ÿ“… Book a free consultation with us today and let's explore what better IT support looks like for your business.

๐—ฃ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ: 01189 977300 ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น: [email protected]

11/02/2026

๐Ÿ” ๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ?
A massive 80% of data breaches happen because passwords get compromised.

Secure your email and applications with two levels of protection, a password and Multifactor Authentication (MFA) i.e. a combination of something you know (your password) and something you donโ€™t (a random code). If hackers manage to get hold of your password, they can be stopped ๐Ÿ›‘ by MFA.

๐‚๐ฒ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐.

But it does need to be proactive.

For more information on MFA, or help with setup, please get in touch.

Phone: 01189977300
Email: [email protected]

๐Ÿšซ ๐Œ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก: ๐‚๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐žโœ… Fact: Cloud storage is often more secure than on-premises systems.Hereโ€™s why ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ” Adv...
17/12/2025

๐Ÿšซ ๐Œ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก: ๐‚๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ ๐ž ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž

โœ… Fact: Cloud storage is often more secure than on-premises systems.
Hereโ€™s why ๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ” Advanced Encryption โ€“ Data is encrypted both in transit; think of it like sending a letter in a locked box instead of an open envelope, and at rest (storage); like on a hard drive or in the Cloud, also scrambled and locked.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Enterprise-grade Security โ€“ Cloud providers invest billions in security, including firewalls, intrusion detection, and 24/7 monitoring.
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Strict Access Controls โ€“ Multi-factor authentication (something you know e.g. password and something you donโ€™t e.g. random code) and role-based access reduce human error and unauthorized access.
๐Ÿ”„ Regular Updates & Backups โ€“ Security patches and backups happen automatically, reducing risks from outdated systems.
๐Ÿ“œ Compliance Standards โ€“ Leading providers meet global standards like ISO, SOC, GDPR, and more.

๐Ÿ”Ž ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก

Most cloud breaches happen due to misconfiguration or weak passwords, not because the cloud itself is insecure.
๐Ÿ’ก When configured properly, cloud storage is one of the safest places for your data.


If you are unsure and want some advice, please get in touch.
Phone: 01189977300 Email: [email protected]

WHAT IS THE CLOUD ? The Cloud is a way of storing and accessing your data and programs over the internet instead of on y...
12/11/2025

WHAT IS THE CLOUD ?

The Cloud is a way of storing and accessing your data and programs over the internet instead of on your own computer or server.

In simple terms:

When you save something โ€œto the Cloud,โ€ youโ€™re saving it on computers (called servers) owned by companies like Google, Microsoft, or Amazon.

The files on your pc are backed up/synched to the servers in "the Cloud", therefore meaning they are always accessible from any device.

In the event that your pc fails, your files and photos are safe and can be restored to a new pc with minimal effort.

If you are unsure and want some advice, please get in touch.
01189977300
[email protected]

๐–๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Š๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ & ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐žUse Strong, Unique Passwords and a Password Managerยท Create long, c...
29/10/2025

๐–๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Š๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ & ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐ž๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž

Use Strong, Unique Passwords and a Password Manager

ยท Create long, complex passwords (12-16+ characters) using a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols for every online account.

ยท Never reuse passwords across different accounts. If one site is compromised, reused passwords can put all your accounts at risk.

ยท Use a reputable password manager (e.g., Keeper, Biwarden) across different accounts โ€“ do not use browsers to store your passwords. If one site is compromised, reused passwords can put all your accounts at risk.

If you are unsure and want some advice, please get in touch.

01189977300

[email protected]

๐“๐„๐‚๐‡ ๐Œ๐˜๐“๐‡ ๐Ÿค” - "Expensive tech is always best".๐‘๐„๐€๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐˜:  Price does not always equate to performance or suitability.  The...
03/09/2025

๐“๐„๐‚๐‡ ๐Œ๐˜๐“๐‡ ๐Ÿค” - "Expensive tech is always best".

๐‘๐„๐€๐‹๐ˆ๐“๐˜: Price does not always equate to performance or suitability. The best tech depends on your specific needs, not just the price tag.

๐Ÿ’ก Reality Check

Quality vs. Price
- High price does not always mean high quality.

Markey Dynamics
- Premium pricing can be a marketing strategy.
- More commission for sales person.

Counter Examples
- Budget smartphones offer features comparable to premium brands.
- Affordable tech can be reliable and high performing.

๐Ÿ”๐’๐”๐Œ๐Œ๐€๐‘๐˜ Price is just one factory. The best tech depends on:
- Your needs.
- Product reviews.
- Features
- Long-term value

Are you feeling uncertain about a tech purchase and want an honest chat about your hardware/software requirements, we are the people for you. Contact us now.

Tel: 0118 9977301 Mobile: 07766 443311
email: [email protected]

โ€œWorried about cybersecurity?  Weโ€™ve got your back โ€“ protecting your data and keeping your systems safe, so you sleep ea...
12/08/2025

โ€œWorried about cybersecurity? Weโ€™ve got your back โ€“ protecting your data and keeping your systems safe, so you sleep easy.โ€

Do You Really Need Antivirus in 2025?

In todayโ€™s digital world, itโ€™s easy to wonder whether antivirus software is still necessary. With built-in protections and smarter browsing habits, some might think it's outdated. But hereโ€™s why antivirus still matters:

Reasons You Still Need Antivirus:
โ€ข You're using Windows: Windows systems are more frequently targeted by malware (malicious software), so antivirus is strongly recommended.
โ€ข You download files or software from the internet: Especially from unofficial or unknown sources.
โ€ข You click on links in emails or browse unfamiliar websites: These can be risky if you're not cautious.
โ€ข You donโ€™t have built-in protection enabled: Tools like Windows Defender or macOS Gatekeeper offer solid protection, but only if they're active and up to date.

Think of antivirus like locking your front door. Your neighbourhood might be safe, but you'd still rather be safe than sorry.

For advice, please get in touch ([email protected] - 01189977300)

Starting a business?Donโ€™t let IT be your stumbling block.We specialise in helping start-ups lay the right tech foundatio...
18/06/2025

Starting a business?

Donโ€™t let IT be your stumbling block.
We specialise in helping start-ups lay the right tech foundations, stress-free and scalable. Currently supporting two exciting new ventures. Weโ€™re proving every day how the right IT setup can supercharge a business from day one. Let us handle the complexity so you can focus on what matters: building your dream. Because when IT is done right the first time, it wonโ€™t hold you back later.

01/05/2024

We have moved!! Our new address is:

Office 2, Unit 1,
James Lane Business Centre
James Lane
Grazeley Green
Reading
RG7 1NB

Come and visit! Exciting times!!
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Thank you Eye Magazines for your support! Weโ€™re loving the โ€œtech wizzโ€ label!
03/12/2021

Thank you Eye Magazines for your support! Weโ€™re loving the โ€œtech wizzโ€ label!

* DAY 3 * We'd like to shout out the tech wizz I.T. As A Service Limited, and Access & Security Systems Ltd who are there to help with all your home security needs this Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„

Our business is the main cover article of our local magazine, reaching 11000 homes and businesses locally. So grateful t...
04/02/2021

Our business is the main cover article of our local magazine, reaching 11000 homes and businesses locally. So grateful to the whole team at the Village Eye Magazines, you guys are amazing!!

Connecting homes and businesses in the North Hampshire and West Berkshire areas with a jolly good read!

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Reading

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+441189977300

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