This month we look at why phishing attacks are still catching people out, how passkeys are starting to replace passwords, and how rising IT costs are forcing organisations to rethink how and where they invest in technology. We also explore why the desk phone isn’t going anywhere, and why good IT support should stay personal […]
A global memory shortage is reshaping IT budgets and hardware timelines. Here’s what it means for your business, and how to plan smarter in 2026. Your IT Budget Is About to Get a Lot More Complicated Most businesses have a rhythm when it comes to technology. Devices get refreshed every few years, servers get upgraded […]
Understand how attackers manipulate people with different forms of social engineering, and learn how to stay safe online. Social Engineering: A Cyber Threat That Targets People, Not Systems When we used to think about cyberattacks, we imagined hackers breaking into systems through the back end. However, nowadays, many attacks start with something much simpler such […]
In this March Edition of The Mother Tongue, we’re turning our attention to a topic that seems to be the centre of many conversations right now, AI. Depending on who you are talking to, AI is either the greatest tool ever, or it is the beginning of the end of meaningful work. The reality is […]
Most growing businesses reach a point where their current IT setup starts to feel reactive rather than supportive. If you’re weighing up in-house IT versus managed IT services, this tech talk breaks down the real differences and helps you work out which approach actually makes sense for your business. This is a conversation our sales […]
Welcome to the first Mother Tongue of 2026. This edition focuses on all things telecoms, with a mix of industry updates, the latest developments across Liberty Cloud Communications, and a bit of company news we’re excited to share. Mitel’s acquisition of Unify Since Mitel acquired Unify over a year ago, there’s been a lot happening […]
Discover the biggest UK cyberattacks of 2025 and the crucial lessons they teach businesses about resilience, response, and prevention. Learn how companies like M&S, JLR, and Harrods were targeted — and how you can protect your organisation from evolving cyber threats. What this year’s attacks tell us about the state of cyber threats in the […]
From Jaguar Land Rover’s global cyberattack to Starlink Connectivity, plus updates on our own performance, onboarding, and support improvements, this September 2025 edition of The Mother Tongue shares insights to help organisations stay resilient and future-ready. How Secure Are We? Our Microsoft 365 Score Explained Microsoft 365 has a built in way of measuring how […]
Cybersecurity Edition: One Click Away From Chaos This June 2025 Edition of the Mother Tongue dives into the real-world impact of recent cyberattacks on major UK retailers and what businesses of all sizes can learn from them. From human error to ransomware, we explore how to stay protected and respond fast when the worst happens. […]
In the March 2025 edition of The Mother Tongue, we explore a decade of Cyber Essentials, highlighting its role in reducing cyber risks and enhancing business security. AI-powered tools in Microsoft Office are transforming productivity, while backup circuits ensure uninterrupted connectivity. We also address VoIP call quality issues caused by network congestion and share exciting […]