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We know that choosing the right IT company can be daunting. That’s why we believe in being upfront about our skills and experience so you can make the right choice for your business. We have a wealth of experience in hosting solutions, IT technical & support services, disaster backup & recovery, telephony, software and cyber security. Below you will find a broad range of examples and insights from cyber security awareness training to SAP Business One hosting. Simply search for your topic…
Reducing cyber-risk through External Penetration Testing
Without PEN Testing, hackers can exploit unidentified weaknesses in your network security Today, maintaining network security is increasingly complex, with more organisations than ever being heavily reliant on a varied...
Read MoreCyber-attack – why having no backup and continuity plan could be terminal for your business
Your small business is now the preferred target of the cyber-criminal UK businesses still have a lot to do regarding effective backup and continuity planning in the event of a...
Read MoreWhy should your Business have a proxy URL filtering service?
Using filtering technology to enhance security Employing a Web proxy URL filtering service can deliver many positive benefits for both organisations and end-users that go far beyond the basic implementation...
Read MoreThe importance of a comprehensive email security solution
Why you shouldn’t rely on generic cloud-based email security to protect your organisation An increasing number of internet-based threats are being deployed via email, which is why it is imperative...
Read MoreProtecting your corporate WiFi
How secure is your network? Modern businesses that require different forms of connectivity and functionality, could be exposing their wireless network to unnecessary risk without proper firewall configuration. Firewalls protect...
Read MoreWiFi/Wireless Security Best Practices
Protect your enterprise or face serious consequences There are many advantages for your enterprise working wirelessly, but unless you are adhering to wireless security best practices, you could be running...
Read MoreWhy it is vital to have a first-class cloud-hosting services partner
The hidden pitfalls of transitioning to public cloud-hosting service environments Attracted by cost-saving opportunities at the same time as being able to improve the quality of resources, many UK businesses...
Read MoreCould your BYOD policy be risking your data security?
The implications for disaster recovery when staff use their own devices at work BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a popular trend among UK SMEs, which without a proper policy...
Read MoreThe dangers of leaving disaster recovery out of your IT budget.
Why disaster recovery should be a necessity for your business, not an option. Many UK corporations take the view that investing in disaster recovery and business continuity is just not...
Read MoreThe human error factor in disaster recovery
Ensure business continuity and avoid data loss caused by an internal mistake A key part of any business continuity plan is having a disaster recovery strategy in place that ensures...
Read MoreAdvice on creating a successful disaster recovery plan.
Don’t wait for disaster to strike to decide how to recover from it A surprisingly large number of UK businesses never reopen after a disaster, simply because they did not...
Read MoreProtection against ransomware is a business priority.
Failure to carry out regular IT systems updates leaves you vulnerable to attack. At ASL, we have worked with UK SMEs for the last 20 years, advising on business continuity...
Read MoreUsing network and systems monitoring to protect against UPS failure.
Ensuring your business doesn’t get caught out by UPS outage. The need for effective network and systems monitoring was recently highlighted by the May outage suffered by BA. Their systems...
Read MoreWhy is it vital to have an effective PRTG network monitoring solution?
Has moving your network to the Cloud put your data at risk? The rising popularity of expanding networks to the Cloud, coupled with the increased threat of serious cyber-attack, means...
Read MoreProvisioning for data backup and disaster recovery
Why is lethargy and ignorance as much of a threat to business continuity as disaster itself? An essential part of maintaining business continuity in the event of a disaster is...
Read MoreVirtualizing your SCO or Linux based environments with VMware
Why virtualize? Virtualisation is a practical way to fully utilise your server’s potential; increasing the security of your data, sharing workloads and reducing your overall IT costs. It’s a way...
Read More4 reasons to use Quest Rapid Recovery to restore your IT systems.
Recovering quickly from disaster with Quest Rapid Recovery. Until recently, recovering quickly from a disaster was out of reach for most SMEs. Getting back to a point where your IT...
Read MoreASL industry leading IT support services across Manchester, Cheshire and the UK
Wide-ranging IT support available on your doorstep. As a Manchester based IT service support provider, we are perfectly positioned to deliver industry-leading, managed IT support services to businesses around the...
Read MoreThe benefits of outsourcing your network and systems monitoring.
Maintaining performance For IT infrastructure to perform efficiently, and to ensure access to services and data at any time, continuous network monitoring is a must. However, so many businesses fail...
Read MoreBusiness continuity and disaster recovery – understanding the difference.
Protecting your business in the event of a disaster. Whether you experience a man-made issue such as human error or cyber-attack, or a natural event such as a fire or...
Read MoreOn-premises backup and recovery considerations.
Taking the right approach with on-premises disaster recovery. The age of the Cloud has well and truly arrived, however, a large number of SMEs are still continuing to choose the...
Read MoreEnsuring business continuity after a DDoS attack
Keeping your business running after a Distributed Denial of Service attack. Throughout 2016 there was a significant rise in serious DDoS attacks, with many large organisations including; PayPal, Twitter, GitHub, and...
Read MoreASL implements a backup and recovery solution for Boutinot Wines
Ensuring business continuity during head-office relocation. Having an effective and up-to-date backup and recovery solution in place is vital to ensuring business continuity. Failing to restore data can have far-reaching...
Read MoreASL Upgrades Birchall Foodservice’s IT Infrastructure.
Planning an IT infrastructure upgrade to keep pace with growing business needs. IT plays a critical role in the support of business processes and operations, and by upgrading your IT...
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