Blogs
Preparing for the PSTN switch-off
With just over a year to go, organisations must start preparing for PSTN retirement today because the upgrade to their systems may involve more complexity and operational disruption than they anticipate.
Blogs
We comment on Hiscox’s Cyber Readiness Report
Graeme Gordon, CEO of Converged Solutions Group, warned that cyber insurance isn’t enough on its own; insurers won’t provide cover for a business that doesn’t adopt good cyber hygiene, and not all outcomes following an attack can be covered by an insurance payout.
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Why you need a consolidated IT partner for your business
When organisations work with multiple siloed partners, who don’t collaborate, they often learn the hard way that the measures they adopted to alleviate workloads are actually having the entirely opposite effect.
News
We comment as Co-op reveals £206m revenue hit from cyberattack
Andy McKay, Head of IT and Cyber Security Services for Converged Communication Solutions, says that the Co-op’s reported losses give us a real window into the damage ransomware causes today.
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Converged Solutions Group launched – creating one of Scotland’s largest home-grown technology businesses
Converged Solutions Group brings together four specialist companies under one strategic umbrella, serving over 1500 business clients.
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Windows 10 is retiring: what must businesses know about migrating to 11?
Windows 10 goes ‘end of life’ on 14 October. With the deadline looming, many businesses will be in a bind over whether to upgrade their systems or opt to take on extended support.
News
Graeme Gordon appointed as CEO of newly established Converged Solutions Group
One of Scotland’s largest home-grown technology businesses established, guided by seasoned CEO, Graeme Gordon. The newly created Converged Solutions Group brings together Converged Communication Solutions, IFB, Converged Rural Broadband, and Scot-Tech Fire & Security.
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Converged responds to UK gov backtrack on backdoor to Apple encryption
It has been reported that the UK government has dropped its demands to create a backdoor into Apple’s encryption. Andy McKay, our Head of IT & Cyber Security Services at Converged Communication Solutions, shares his view:
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Breached and Blamed: What the M&S and Co-op Hacks Say About Cyber Response and Reputation
By Robbie Ross, CSO, Converged Communication Solutions When cyber-attacks hit, it’s not just systems under scrutiny — it’s how a business communicates that defines whether it’s seen as a victim or negligent. Just ask Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, two major UK retailers that recently found themselves in the Read more
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What is one of the most dangerous words in the world of cyber security?
When it comes to cyber security, one word stands out as deceptively dangerous: “assume.”
It’s an easy trap to fall into:
“Does my cyber insurance cover that?” — “I assume so.”
“Will your IT company assist during a cyber-attack?” — “I assume so.”
“Do your employees know how to spot phishing emails?” — “I assume so.”
But here’s the truth: assumptions can lead to massive security headaches.