- Over the past two to three years, supply chain (SC) risk in the automotive sector has evolved from an emerging concern to a current risk. Today’s supply chains are increasingly vulnerable, facing a wide range of threats, including economic uncertainty, political instability, natural disasters, and supplier failures, all of which can significantly disrupt operations and resilience. In this article, however, we’re focusing on one particularly urgent threat: cyber risk within your supply chain. Most organisations rely heavily on suppliers to deliver products, systems, and services. This dependence means that a cyber attack targeting any part of the supply chain can ...read more
- Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of tools, but when it comes to licensing, things can get complicated fast. With so many plans and feature bundles available, it’s understandable that many businesses are unsure which plan is best for them. In this blog post, we’ll break down the main Microsoft Office licensing options, highlight features you may be paying for but aren’t using and explain how we can help you cut through the confusion and cost. The licencing minefield Microsoft 365 offers a wide range of licensing options designed to suit businesses of all shapes and sizes. Its different tiers, ...read more
- The cyber threat landscape is evolving at a fast pace. From phishing attacks and ransomware to the growing risk posed by compromised supply chains, threats are becoming more targeted, more frequent, and more damaging. For today’s organisations, security is no longer just a compliance checkbox; it’s a core pillar of operational resilience. It’s about protecting critical systems, safeguarding customer trust, and ensuring business continuity in the face of growing digital risk. Security testing plays a crucial role in building these defences. It provides clear visibility into your vulnerabilities and enables you to address weaknesses before they can be exploited. In ...read more
- Real estate investor, developer and asset manager, Firethorn Trust, has reached a significant construction milestone at its purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development at Leith, Edinburgh, with a topping out ceremony marking completion of the site’s structural framework. Located on Leith Walk, Firethorn’s six-storey asset will provide high quality accommodation for 230 student beds, alongside generous amenities including a fully equipped gym, student common room, cinema and modern study spaces. Work commenced last summer, following Firethorn’s purchase of the site in February 2024, marking the first acquisition under its Living portfolio. The company has since expanded its footprint with additional PBSA ...read more
- UK organisations and businesses continue to be a prime target for cybercriminals. The news continues to report large-scale cyberattacks against national and international businesses; this can give a false sense of security for smaller organisations. When you look closer at the makeup of the UK business population, 99.9% are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). At the start of 2024, the UK government reported that 99.2% of SMEs were small businesses with fewer than 50 employees. Of the estimated 5.5 million SMEs that operate across the UK, 5% of them are part of the manufacturing sector, but, surprisingly, they account for ...read more
