Welcome to the TechQuarters Blog
Welcome to TechQuarters blog. Here you’ll find posts on the latest technology news and trends, Microsoft updates and releases and our very own TechQuartersTV video series. We’ll also be sharing some fun TechQuarters company posts, so you can learn a bit more about us and what we get up to. Take some time and have a browse.
What is Azure Sentinel?
What is Azure Sentinel? Azure Sentinel was launched by Microsoft at the end of 2019. It is a joint solution for what is known as security information event management (SIEM) and security orchestration automated response (SOAR). Sentinel is an approach to security...
Do you have control of your Data Security and Compliance?
Data security is a hot topic these days. The recent news of the global flaw that put 3,000 Microsoft email servers at risk will surely have impressed upon everyone the importance of data protection. Unfortunately, data leaks could spring at many different endpoints in...
Are your Servers in Danger of Being Hacked?
Over 7000 servers and 3000 Microsoft email servers are at risk from hacking due to a global flaw. The National Cyber Security Centre has said it’s so important for any businesses who may be concerned to act now before organisations have their servers hacked. ...
New Microsoft Teams Features 2021 from Ignite
At TechQuarters we knew that there were some great new features to come to Teams in 2021 – you can read out blog on the latest Calling features here. But Microsoft have announced yet more new functionalities coming to Microsoft Teams in the coming months. In this blog...
What Takes an Outsourced IT Support Service to the Next Level?
There are nuances to IT Support and Managed Services that push them from being a good, solid, and reliable service - to a superb service that can transform your network. We’ve talked about the benefits of outsourced IT support and managed services before. To recap,...
Different Migration Approaches to Moving Workloads to Azure
Possibly the best thing to come out of 2020 for businesses was the realisation that working from home scenarios, such as fully remote workplaces and flexible workplaces, were just as successful as traditional offices. This might call for some rethinking for...
Should your Managed Service Provider be ISO 27001 accredited?
In this video, our CEO Chris discusses whether you should be looking for a Managed Service provider that's ISO 27001 accredited. Watch the video or read the transcript below, then if you have any questions around working with a Managed Service Provider - our contact...
Day-to-day Security Practices to Help Users Stay Safe Online
If you’re with a Managed Service Provider, like TechQuarters, then you’ll likely have an excellent security strategy for the whole business. On top of this, there’s plenty that the individual must be aware of in terms of security. We offer instructional videos for all...
Moving to a Managed Service Provider – 4 Typical Scenarios
We hope that at this point we have given you a clear idea of the ways in which partnering with an MSP can seriously benefit your business – check out our blogs on the core benefits, and our in-depth guide to cyber & data security with managed service providers....
An In-depth Guide to Managed Security Services with an MSP
Small to medium sized businesses are more frequently becoming targets for cyber-attacks, due to them often not prioritising their IT security compared to larger organisations. The trouble is that corporates have more money to put into their security – they are able to...
Windows Virtual Desktop: The Basics, the Security, the Customs
Microsoft have quite a good history with remote desktop technology. Since 2008 we have had the Remote Desktop Services, which used servers to deliver remote desktop environments to a thin client (a low-power device optimised for connecting to a server). We also had...
8 Benefits of Working with a Managed Service Provider
At the end of last year we talked about what it means to partner with a Managed Service Provider (MSP), and now we’d like to talk about the top ways in which an MSP can make life easier for your enterprise. Without further ado, here are our top 8 benefits of working...
Can Managed Service Providers Replace an Internal IT Support Team?
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about whether a Managed Service Provider can replace internal IT Support, as well as several ways your existing team could work with an MSP to help expand their team? If you're interested in learning more about what a...
Better Business Continuity with a Managed Service Provider
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about the benefits of an Managed Service Provider when it comes to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. If you're interested in learning more about what a Managed Service Provider can do for your business, visit...
Your IT Strategy
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about the benefits of an internal IT team versus outsourcing to a Managed Service Provider, once your organisation gets to the point where it needs some help with IT strategy. If you're interested in leanring more about...
Quarterly Business Reviews with IT Partners
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about what you should be getting from your Quarterly Business Reviews from your IT Partner. There are 3 main areas your Account Manager should be covering, so watch the video or read the transcript below to make sure...
How Microsoft 365 uses AI to help you Work Smarter
AI & Microsoft For the last few years Microsoft has been making some excellent advancements with the help of AI, and not just with making the use of their products and services smarter and more intuitive. Partnered with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Microsoft...
New Microsoft Teams Calling Features for 2021
Here at TechQuarters, we certainly feel that Microsoft Teams is a perfect platform for working in 2021. It has been integral to our coronavirus strategy, and before that it allowed us to maintain contact with customers and social interaction with our colleagues...
What is a Managed Services Provider?
What are Managed Services Providers? Managed services is the practice of outsourcing the maintenance of an organisation’s IT infrastructure. Providers of managed services help their customers get the most out of IT by developing a unique plan to fit their business...
Specialist IT Support for Work From Home Users
Have you moved your business to be a long term work from home organisation and are now looking for a specialist work from home support service? This quick video covers who our remote IT Support service might work for, as well as a breakdown of the service below that....
What is Azure Sentinel?
What is Azure Sentinel? Azure Sentinel was launched by Microsoft at the end of 2019. It is a joint solution for what is known as security information event management (SIEM) and security orchestration automated response (SOAR). Sentinel is an approach to security...
Do you have control of your Data Security and Compliance?
Data security is a hot topic these days. The recent news of the global flaw that put 3,000 Microsoft email servers at risk will surely have impressed upon everyone the importance of data protection. Unfortunately, data leaks could spring at many different endpoints in...
Are your Servers in Danger of Being Hacked?
Over 7000 servers and 3000 Microsoft email servers are at risk from hacking due to a global flaw. The National Cyber Security Centre has said it’s so important for any businesses who may be concerned to act now before organisations have their servers hacked. ...
New Microsoft Teams Features 2021 from Ignite
At TechQuarters we knew that there were some great new features to come to Teams in 2021 – you can read out blog on the latest Calling features here. But Microsoft have announced yet more new functionalities coming to Microsoft Teams in the coming months. In this blog...
What Takes an Outsourced IT Support Service to the Next Level?
There are nuances to IT Support and Managed Services that push them from being a good, solid, and reliable service - to a superb service that can transform your network. We’ve talked about the benefits of outsourced IT support and managed services before. To recap,...
Different Migration Approaches to Moving Workloads to Azure
Possibly the best thing to come out of 2020 for businesses was the realisation that working from home scenarios, such as fully remote workplaces and flexible workplaces, were just as successful as traditional offices. This might call for some rethinking for...
Should your Managed Service Provider be ISO 27001 accredited?
In this video, our CEO Chris discusses whether you should be looking for a Managed Service provider that's ISO 27001 accredited. Watch the video or read the transcript below, then if you have any questions around working with a Managed Service Provider - our contact...
Day-to-day Security Practices to Help Users Stay Safe Online
If you’re with a Managed Service Provider, like TechQuarters, then you’ll likely have an excellent security strategy for the whole business. On top of this, there’s plenty that the individual must be aware of in terms of security. We offer instructional videos for all...
Moving to a Managed Service Provider – 4 Typical Scenarios
We hope that at this point we have given you a clear idea of the ways in which partnering with an MSP can seriously benefit your business – check out our blogs on the core benefits, and our in-depth guide to cyber & data security with managed service providers....
An In-depth Guide to Managed Security Services with an MSP
Small to medium sized businesses are more frequently becoming targets for cyber-attacks, due to them often not prioritising their IT security compared to larger organisations. The trouble is that corporates have more money to put into their security – they are able to...
Windows Virtual Desktop: The Basics, the Security, the Customs
Microsoft have quite a good history with remote desktop technology. Since 2008 we have had the Remote Desktop Services, which used servers to deliver remote desktop environments to a thin client (a low-power device optimised for connecting to a server). We also had...
8 Benefits of Working with a Managed Service Provider
At the end of last year we talked about what it means to partner with a Managed Service Provider (MSP), and now we’d like to talk about the top ways in which an MSP can make life easier for your enterprise. Without further ado, here are our top 8 benefits of working...
Can Managed Service Providers Replace an Internal IT Support Team?
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about whether a Managed Service Provider can replace internal IT Support, as well as several ways your existing team could work with an MSP to help expand their team? If you're interested in learning more about what a...
Better Business Continuity with a Managed Service Provider
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about the benefits of an Managed Service Provider when it comes to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. If you're interested in learning more about what a Managed Service Provider can do for your business, visit...
Your IT Strategy
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about the benefits of an internal IT team versus outsourcing to a Managed Service Provider, once your organisation gets to the point where it needs some help with IT strategy. If you're interested in leanring more about...
Quarterly Business Reviews with IT Partners
In this video, our CEO and Founder, Chris, talks about what you should be getting from your Quarterly Business Reviews from your IT Partner. There are 3 main areas your Account Manager should be covering, so watch the video or read the transcript below to make sure...
How Microsoft 365 uses AI to help you Work Smarter
AI & Microsoft For the last few years Microsoft has been making some excellent advancements with the help of AI, and not just with making the use of their products and services smarter and more intuitive. Partnered with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Microsoft...
New Microsoft Teams Calling Features for 2021
Here at TechQuarters, we certainly feel that Microsoft Teams is a perfect platform for working in 2021. It has been integral to our coronavirus strategy, and before that it allowed us to maintain contact with customers and social interaction with our colleagues...
What is a Managed Services Provider?
What are Managed Services Providers? Managed services is the practice of outsourcing the maintenance of an organisation’s IT infrastructure. Providers of managed services help their customers get the most out of IT by developing a unique plan to fit their business...
Specialist IT Support for Work From Home Users
Have you moved your business to be a long term work from home organisation and are now looking for a specialist work from home support service? This quick video covers who our remote IT Support service might work for, as well as a breakdown of the service below that....
