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Featured · Costs & value

How Much Does IT Support Cost in Ireland?

Hourly, per-user or flat monthly fee? What Irish businesses typically pay for IT support, the hidden costs to look for, and how to compare quotes fairly.

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Costs & value

Why Prevention Is Cheaper Than a Cure

Fixing IT problems after they happen is the most expensive way to run IT. Six ways proactive support saves money, and how to tell if your IT is stuck in firefighting mode.

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Security

Is Your Company Data for Sale on the Dark Web?

How business passwords and data end up on criminal marketplaces, what dark web monitoring can and can't do, and exactly what to do if your company's details turn up.

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Email

SPF, DKIM and DMARC in Plain English

Three settings decide whether criminals can send email pretending to be your business. What SPF, DKIM and DMARC do, the common mistakes, and how to set them up safely.

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Choosing IT support

In-House IT vs Outsourced IT: An Honest Comparison

Should you hire an IT person, outsource to a managed provider, or do both? The real costs, the trade-offs on each side, and how to decide what's right for your business.

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Choosing IT support

10 Signs Your Business Needs a Managed IT Provider

Constant IT niggles, surprise bills, no idea if your backups work? Ten signs your business has outgrown ad-hoc IT, and what to do about each one.

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Security

The Biggest Cyber Threats Facing Irish Small Businesses

Invoice fraud, ransomware, stolen passwords and AI-powered scams. The attacks small businesses in Ireland actually face, in plain English, with practical steps to protect against each.

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Security

What to Expect from a Security Health Check

What a proper IT security review covers, how it works step by step, what the report should tell you, and how to get the most out of it.

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Email

The Hidden Dangers of Free Email Accounts for Business

A free Gmail or Outlook.com address costs nothing up front, but it can cost you clients, control of your data and your protection against fraud. Here's why, and how to switch.

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