Building a security-first framework against evolving cyberthreats

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Written by Brian Sibley, Virtual CTO at Espria As the UK’s network and cloud security market evolves at an unprecedented pace, businesses face a barrage of sophisticated cyber threats and tightening regulations. Connectivity across business infrastructure has created an enormous attack surface for organisations of all sizes, meaning that cyber risk is undoubtedly a business…

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When IT operates in silos, businesses pay the price

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The recent European airports cyberattack illustrates the systemic danger of siloed IT systems for organisations of all sizes.  Businesses are investing more in digital technology than ever before, yet many are managing their IT services as disconnected pieces rather than as a single integrated entity. Connectivity, cloud, communications, print and security are often handled by separate providers, creating hidden inefficiencies and…

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IT Infrastructure is the hidden carbon culprit in the office and SMEs must change

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Supply chain pressure, upcoming ESG regulation, and energy price volatility are forcing SMEs to prioritise IT sustainability, whether they’re ready or not.  Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice to have’, it’s a business-critical necessity. From supply chain expectations to upcoming ESG reporting requirements, IT infrastructure is fast becoming a business-critical issue, yet many smaller organisations remain unprepared.   With the UK legally committed…

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SMEs must re-architect the cloud with an effective MS Azure assessment, says Espria

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UK leading managed services provider advises businesses to urgently assess MS Azure subscriptions to reduce costs and improve services.   Staying abreast of the ever-evolving IT landscape is challenging, particularly as businesses strive to remain cost-conscious. Recent reports underscore the significant challenges faced by businesses.   In late May 2025, over a three quarters (77%) of businesses with 10 or more employees reported that…

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Espria launches CSP renewal assessment service

Leading managed service provider launches new service to address the costs associated with software sprawl, helping to drive down OpEx as businesses increasingly feel the financial squeeze. Espria, a leading digital solutions provider, has launched a free M365 Licence Assessment programme to help businesses save costs by reviewing existing licence estates and identifying those licences…

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City Hire

City Hire is an independent tool and plant hire company supplying the construction industry since 1989. With a focus on high-quality equipment, reliable service and industry-leading technology,

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Peace of mind: Cloud is key in scaling systems to your business needs

Meeting the demands of the modern-day SMB is one of the challenges facing many business leaders and IT operators today. Traditional, office-based infrastructure was fine up until the point where greater capacity was needed than those servers could deliver, vendor support became an issue, or the needs of a hybrid workforce weren’t being met. In the highly competitive SMB space, maintaining and investing in a robust and efficient IT infrastructure can be one of the ways to stay ahead of competitors.

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