Mark One Consultants Ltd

09/04/2026

🔐 Is your organisation still relying on just passwords?

Cyber threats are evolving fast... and passwords alone simply aren’t enough anymore. That’s why more UK businesses are turning to authentication apps as a smarter, more secure way to protect their systems.

In our latest blog, we explore...
👉 Why authentication apps are more secure than SMS-based codes
👉 How they help prevent unauthorised access, even if passwords are compromised
👉 Why multi-factor authentication is becoming essential for every business

With cyber attacks on the rise, adding an extra layer of protection isn’t just good practice, it’s critical. Multi-factor authentication can dramatically reduce the risk of breaches and protect your sensitive data.

If you’re not already using an authentication app, now is the time to act.

23/12/2025

Huge congratulations to our Technical Associate, Naomi Everett, who has just passed the MS-900 exam and achieved the Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals qualification. 🚀

This is a fantastic milestone in Naomi’s development and reflects her hard work in building strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 cloud services, security and modern workplace tools. It also further strengthens our in-house Microsoft 365 expertise, helping us support clients with even better guidance on choosing, securing and getting the most from their cloud solutions.

Please join us in congratulating Naomi on this achievement! 🎉

17/12/2025

Christmas is nearly here, so here are our Christmas opening hours for IT support and services:​​

22–24 December: 8:30am – 5:30pm​
Christmas Day & Boxing Day: Closed​

29–31 December: 8:30am – 5:30pm​

New Year’s Day: Closed​

From 2 January 2025: 8:30am – 5:30pm as normal​​

If you need assistance over the festive period, please contact the team via our website, email: [email protected] or phone 01935 411319, and someone will be happy to help.

11/12/2025

The Lord's Larder Food Bank in Yeovil has been serving the local community since 1991, providing emergency parcels of long-life food to individuals and families referred by local agencies. Operated by volunteers and supported by local churches, schools, businesses and community groups, it now helps thousands of people each year with essential food items.

At Christmas, The Lord’s Larder also includes seasonal food in its parcels to help make the festive period a little brighter for those facing hardship. Mark One is pleased to support this work again this year and to contribute non-perishable food towards their Christmas collections. If you would like to support The Lord’s Larder, you can find details of their current “most needed” items and how to donate on the Lord’s Larder pages of the YCST Yeovil website.

10/12/2025

A digital legacy encompasses all your online accounts, photos, emails, cloud storage, and devices that remain after you're gone... yet most people overlook planning for them, leaving loved ones locked out at the hardest times.
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At the final Yeovil Digital Hub of 2025, our Managing Director Jon Budzynski shared practical insights on why this matters for individuals and businesses alike, drawing from real-world risks like inaccessible banking logins or business systems.

This topic hits especially close to home for us at Mark One Consultants. We recently lost our talented Dev team member Mark to cancer, reminding us how vital these preparations truly are.

29/10/2025

Huge Congratulations to our client John Porter who made it all the way to Everest Base Camp in a Mark One T-shirt… and Crocs! Amazing achievement and the Mark One Team are celebrating with you, John… thanks for all your support! We have the best clients!

12/09/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 & 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿

2FA and MFA add an extra layer of protection to online accounts, making it far harder for attackers to gain access—even if they have your password. 🔒 These systems typically require a combination of something you know (your password) and something you have (a device or app code), or sometimes something you are (biometrics). Find out more in our recent blog at https://markone.co.uk/Channel/Blog/News/Why-TwoFactor--MultiFactor-Authentication-Matter.

10/09/2025

We'll be there! ⚽

Heading to Huish Park this weekend? 🚌

Our matchday bus service is running earlier for our fixture against Woking, with pick-ups from Chard (10:00) and Yeovil Junction (11:20).

🎟️ Make sure to book your seat before midday on Friday: tinyurl.com/2s36kz4p

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08/09/2025

Where are the gremlins lurking in your system? 👹 If you don't know, it's time to find out.

Our detailed Measure of Technology (MOT) for your business that will analyse and review your IT setup and provide you with a system health check. Once our qualified technician has completed the MOT you will receive a detailed report on your IT infrastructure, including; future advisories, minor defects, and system critical defects (SCD). Find out more and book your MOT at https://markone.co.uk/ITMOT.

05/09/2025

We are proud to support a number of local charities and the inspirational work that they do. 💚 Today for , we would like to point you in the direction of four wonderful organisations and ask that you support them however you can. Even something a small as sharing a post of theirs on social media could make all the difference!

💛 The Hub Yeovil
💛 Somerset Community Foundation
💛 Citizens Advice
💛 Spark Somerset

Please check out their profiles to understand the great work they are doing in their community for those they support.

03/09/2025

In today's digitally-driven world, businesses face the challenge of managing their server requirements efficiently while ensuring robust disaster recovery plans. 🌐 Mark One Consultant’s CentreHost is a comprehensive solution tailored to meet your hosting and disaster recovery needs, all from our UK-based datacentres. ➡️ https://markone.co.uk/Channel/Blog/MarkOne/CentreHost-Your-Premier-UK-Datacentre-Solution?fbclid=IwY2xjawMeNF9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFSZjJmTGVucmJZTTRGVkdhAR7sZIkpCYBJP9W1Wc2Dit-0M2GQMsobCKsN7jwR4wM9au7ubg_puY9-4ztcjQ_aem_fl8tqg2JrOn0wZafXI-ACA.