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Southport businesses left behind by Openreach’s broken broadband promises.

For years, Openreach has promised Southport businesses faster broadband speeds, but these promises have yet to be fulfilled. The frustration among local businesses is palpable, as they continue to struggle with slow and unreliable internet connections. The situation is particularly frustrating given the crucial role that fast, reliable internet plays in the success of modern businesses. Recently, Openreach announced that they had installed gigabit fibre in the Banks area of Southport. However, this is a Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago

Windows 2012 R2 Support is ending in 2023, is your business prepared?

Windows Server 2012 is approaching its end of life on October 10, 2023, and small businesses that are still using it should start planning to upgrade now. Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for the operating system, leaving small businesses vulnerable to security breaches and other software issues. Upgrading to a newer version of Windows Server, such as Windows Server 2019, will ensure that your business stays protected and Read more

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Goodbye Mediocre Internet, Hello Ultra Fast Fibre!

Southport businesses rejoice! Britannia IT is proud to announce that ultra-fast fibre internet is now available to businesses in the area. Say goodbye to mediocre internet speeds and hello to lightning-fast connections that will take your business to the next level. With the increasing importance of the internet in today’s digital world, it’s more important than ever for businesses to have a reliable and fast internet connection. Whether for online sales, video conferencing, or general Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago

Britannia IT resolves connectivity headache for Preston based Call Centre

In December 2022, Britannia IT was approached by the directors of a business consultancy firm relocating their call centre from Southport Town Centre to Preston City centre. However, upon gaining keys to their new city centre premises they quickly realised that their connectivity options were extremely limited despite being promised by their current ISP that super-fast connectivity was already in the building. Given the nature of the call centres, and the fact they utilise a Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago
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Microsoft to increase Cloud Costs in April 2023 by 9%

Today Microsoft announced that they are bringing their prices further in like with the dollar, by increasing costs across all Microsoft Cloud products on the 1st of April 2023. If you’re currently using Microsoft Products and want to keep costs down, it may be beneficial to switch over to a 12 month agreement before the 1st of April 2023, get in touch with our team today to discuss.

By Alex Ashe, ago

Hotel Wi-Fi Installation. Phoenix Pods, Liverpool

Britannia IT has worked with the Phoenix Hotel group since its formation back in 2020, we already provide the Wi-Fi, Telecoms and Internet solution for the Phoenix Hotel in Anfield, so when the directors told us they were opening a second bigger hotel in the City Centre, we were excited to see how we can help them deliver the same outstanding, secure, connectivity service to the clients. As a 32-room hotel over 2 floors, with Read more

By Alex Ashe, ago
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Why is it important to backup data, and where do I start?

So, you’re looking into backing up your data, that’s great. If you’re not sure what to do next or where to begin, keep reading. Business backup solutions certainly sound like a smart move when the alternative is potential data loss. But why is it important to backup business data, and is it right for your business? Why is it important to backup data? Accidents happen. And your data is not automatically safe. Any number of Read more

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Top 3 Business Benefits of Having an Effective IT Disaster Recovery Plan

Has your computer ever broken? Or has your phone been stolen? Can you imagine how much worse that would feel if all your work was on that device, and it was gone forever? Without wanting to be all ‘doom and gloom,’ the harsh reality is that unexpected circumstances whether it be a natural disaster, an office accident or a cyber-attack, can damage any business if data isn’t backed up. The good news is that you Read more

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 The SME Guide to Choosing a Cloud Backup Solution

Every business needs backup solutions to protect critical data that could be lost in a flood, fire, cyber-attack, hardware failure or any number of IT disasters. But how do you decide on the right one for your business? Choosing the right cloud backup solution for your business is vital. If you don’t do your research correctly, you could end up paying for more than you need, or not having enough backup to keep your data Read more

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 You need backup, but which is best? The Cloud vs. On-Premises

Businesses in the digital era will be using computer networks to store all sorts of information, from employee credentials, company data, and private and confidential client data. One thing for certain is that backup is non-negotiable. There are many scenarios where data can be lost, from disasters to human error and cyberattacks. If you were to lose any of this data and information, this could damage your company, reputation, and credibility. Luckily, there are backup Read more

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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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