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Stay Safe and Secure This Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday is here, bringing incredible deals and discounts! However, this shopping frenzy also attracts cybercriminals looking to exploit the rush. At Britannia IT, we’re here to help you shop smart and stay secure during these high-risk shopping days. Whether you’re grabbing deals for personal purchases or managing business procurement, here’s how to keep your information safe and avoid scams. Common Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams Top Tips Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago

Is Your IT Ready for 2025? How We Can Help Your Business Benefit from a Personalised IT Review

As we approach the end of 2024, many of us are starting to plan our budgets for 2025. If you’re anything like the local business owners I’ve been talking to recently, you’re not just allocating funds—you’re looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and get better value from your investments. For a lot of you, IT is one of those areas where there’s plenty of room for improvement. I’ve heard about slow response times, Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago
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Britannia IT Delivers Full Network Rollout at the Brand New Make Hamilton

We’re excited to announce that Britannia IT has completed a full digital infrastructure rollout at Make Hamilton, the newest site from the team behind Make CIC. This fantastic new space is set to become a hub for creative professionals, community events, and small businesses in the heart of the Wirral, and it’s now fully connected, secured, and future-ready. As with every Make site, connectivity is key, and we’ve ensured that Make Hamilton doesn’t fall short. Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago

Britannia IT Achieves Cyber Essentials Accreditation from IASME

We are thrilled to announce that Britannia IT has achieved the prestigious Cyber Essentials accreditation from IASME! This significant milestone underscores our unwavering commitment to putting security at the centre of everything we do, both internally and for our valued clients. What is Cyber Essentials? Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against a whole range of the most common cyber attacks. The certification provides a clear statement of the basic Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago
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Transforming Southport’s Business Landscape: Britannia IT’s Cutting-Edge Installation for Modern Serviced Offices at Charlotte House

Southport Town Centre has just taken a leap into the future with the opening of modern serviced offices at Charlotte House on Hoghton Street, owned and operated by Anthony James Estate Agents. This exciting development, which has transformed the upper floors of the iconic building, provides local businesses with a state-of-the-art workspace equipped with the best technology available. At Britannia IT, we are proud to have played a pivotal role in this transformation, ensuring that Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago

How Hackers Bypass 2FA Security by Stealing Your Cookies

While Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) significantly reduces the risk of unauthorised access by requiring additional verification beyond just a password, hackers have found ways to bypass it by stealing cookies from active or recent web sessions. How is it Possible? Browser cookies are essential for allowing web applications to remember a user’s authentication details, so they don’t need to log in repeatedly as they navigate through a website. This convenience, however, comes at the cost of Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago
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A Heartwarming Success: The LCR Connect Event in Southport

We’re buzzing with excitement at team Britannia after the roaring success of the recent LCR Connect event in our home town of Southport. The Star Attraction: The Faster Britain Bus The Faster Britain bus was the heart and soul of the event, drawing people in not just with the promise of a warm cup of tea but with the chance to explore the wonders of the LCR Connect network. The bus became a hub of Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago

5 Ways Outsourcing Your IT Can Turn Your Budget Blues Into a Symphony of Savings

Let’s face it, managing your IT in-house can sometimes feel like trying to juggle whilst riding a unicycle – it’s possible, but unless you’re a circus professional, it’s not advisable. In the ever-evolving circus of business technology, outsourcing your IT can be the safety net you didn’t know you needed, saving you money and sparing you a few grey hairs along the way. Here’s how: Slash Those Labour Costs Like a Budget Ninja Hiring an Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago
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Santa Claus and GDPR: How He Complies with Data Protection

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and as children across the globe pen their letters to Santa Claus, a question arises: How does Santa manage his famous ‘Naughty and Nice’ list while adhering to the stringent General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) laws in the European Economic Area (EEA)? In this blog post, we’ll unwrap this intriguing topic and explore how Santa remains compliant with GDPR while spreading Christmas cheer. Understanding GDPR Before diving Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago
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Alexander Ashe

Co-Founder & Technical Director

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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