As we approach the end of the year, all of us at Britannia IT would like to take a moment to say a genuine thank you to every one of our customers, partners, and supporters. Whether you have been with us for many years or joined us during 2025, your trust in our team means everything. This year has been another busy and rewarding one, supporting businesses across the UK with IT support, cyber security, Read more
On Friday 21 November 2025 our directors, Justin Sharrock and Alex Ashe, attended the annual Community Link Foundation lunch at The Office restaurant on Hoghton Street in Southport. The event brought together trustees, supporters and sponsors of the charity for an afternoon of updates, community stories and recognition of those who have contributed throughout the year. Earlier in 2025 Britannia IT made a £1000 donation to support the charity and its continued work across the Read more
Every week, countless small businesses across the United Kingdom fall victim to cyber attacks. Many people believe hackers use complex software or advanced techniques, but the truth is much simpler. One of the most common ways attackers gain access to company systems is through a phishing email. Phishing emails are cleverly disguised messages designed to trick recipients into clicking a malicious link, opening an infected attachment, or entering their details on a fake login page. Read more
Many small and medium sized businesses still run servers on site that store critical data and important line of business applications such as ERP systems, CRMs, and accounting software. These servers are often the heart of daily operations, keeping teams connected and business processes flowing smoothly. But have you ever asked yourself how long it would take to recover if something went wrong? What if your server was hit by ransomware?What if the hardware failed Read more
Why prevention is cheaper, safer, and smarter – and how Britannia IT makes sure your business never ends up paying the price. Ransomware isn’t going away. In fact, it’s evolving. A recent article from PCMag paints a worrying picture, despite all the warnings, businesses are still falling victim to ransomware, and many are still paying up. Worse still, a significant number of those companies go on to pay again, sometimes months later, after being hit Read more
What a night! 🎯 Saturday 7th June 2025 saw an incredible evening of darts action at Southport Football Club, and we were thrilled to be part of it as one of the main sponsors. From start to finish, the energy was electric, the crowd was buzzing, and the darts on display were top quality. With the legendary Paul Hinks calling the matches, every throw was brought to life in true professional style. The event brought Read more
Introducing Britannia AirMail: The Future of Feathered IT Support At Britannia IT, we’re always looking for new ways to innovate, push boundaries, and deliver support that goes above and beyond (sometimes literally). That’s why we’re proud to introduce our boldest service yet: Britannia AirMail – IT Support, Delivered by Pigeon. In an era of fibre broadband and lightning-fast cloud computing, we decided it was time to take a step back. A big step. Back to Read more
A fast internet connection is only as good as your internal network. If your business still relies on 1Gbps networking, you could be creating bottlenecks that slow down everything from cloud applications to file transfers and VoIP calls. At Britannia IT, we ensure businesses are equipped with high-performance networking solutions. As a Ubiquiti partner, we provide reliable, scalable networking equipment, including switches, routers, and WiFi solutions—from small offices to large enterprises. Whether you need 2.5Gbps, Read more
At Britannia IT, we always strive to offer the best cybersecurity, cloud backup, and disaster recovery solutions. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that we have officially become an Acronis Gold Partner. This achievement is not just a milestone for us—it directly benefits our clients. With Acronis, we can now provide even stronger protection against cyber threats, data loss, and IT disruptions. Let’s take a closer look at what this means for your business. Read more
If your business is still running Windows 10, it’s time to start planning for the future. Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will reach its end of life (EOL) on October 14, 2025, meaning no more security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. This could leave your business vulnerable to cyber threats, compliance risks, and compatibility issues. At Britannia IT, we help businesses transition smoothly to Windows 11 and ensure their IT infrastructure remains secure, Read more
Co-Founding the company with Justin Sharrock back in 2015, Alex is the technical director and is responsible for all IT and Technical Services for our clients.
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