How Much Does Managed IT Support Cost in the UK?
7 October 2026
What does managed IT support cost in the UK? Typical per-user prices, what's included, the extras to watch for, and how it compares with break-fix.
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DCC Level 0 vs Level 1: Which One Does Your Contract Actually Need?
2 October 2026
Most suppliers have been asked for Level 0 by December 2026. Many of them will be asked for Level 1 in 2027. Here is the difference and how to plan for both.
What Is Email Encryption? A Plain English Guide for UK Small Businesses
22 September 2026
Plain English guide to email encryption for UK small businesses: TLS versus message encryption, what Microsoft 365 includes, and what the ICO expects.
DEFCON 658, Def Stan 05-138 and CSMv4 in Plain English for Subcontractors
22 September 2026
DEFCON 658, Def Stan 05-138, the Cyber Security Model and Defence Cyber Certification are four different things. Here is what each does and how they reach a subcontractor.
Cloud Disaster Recovery Plan for UK Small Businesses: A Practical Guide
13 September 2026
A plain English cloud disaster recovery plan for UK small businesses: what to recover first, RTO and RPO, why Microsoft 365 is not a backup, and how to test.
How Much Does a Leased Line Cost in the UK? 2026 Price Guide
6 September 2026
Typical UK leased line prices in 2026 by speed, the one-off installation and construction charges nobody mentions up front, what actually drives the price, and how to read a quote.
DCC Level 0: The Three Controls, the Evidence That Passes, and the Mistakes That Fail
2 September 2026
Level 0 is three controls and six questions, and it still catches well-run firms. Here is what each control asks for, what counts as evidence, and where suppliers go wrong.
Defence Cyber Certification Explained: What MOD Suppliers Have Been Asked to Do by 31 December 2026
2 September 2026
MOD has asked all industry partners to hold Defence Cyber Certification Level 0 by 31 December 2026. Here is what the scheme is, what each level means, how it reaches subcontractors, and what to do first.
Cyber Essentials for Engineering and Manufacturing Suppliers: What the Primes Are Actually Asking For
27 August 2026
Your customer has asked for Cyber Essentials and given you a deadline. How to read the requirement, scope it around a shop floor, and pass first time.
Cyber Insurance Requirements for UK Small Businesses (2026)
16 August 2026
What UK insurers now require for cyber cover in 2026: MFA, EDR, backups, patching and Cyber Essentials. A plain-English checklist for small businesses.
Windows 10 End of Support: What UK Businesses Should Do Now
12 July 2026
Windows 10 support ended in October 2025. Here is a practical, jargon-free guide for UK SMEs still running it, and the steps to take now.
Five Microsoft 365 features you are probably not using
28 May 2026
Most small businesses pay for Microsoft 365 features they never switch on. Here are five built-in tools worth enabling this week, at no extra cost.