On 5th November 1605, the Gunpowder Plot was foiled when Guy Fawkes was caught guarding explosives designed to assassinate King James I. As many will be aware, this is the story, that gives reason to Bonfire Night every year. Guy Fawkes and a group of plotters had planned to kill the king at the State […]
Whether it be a computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone, your device knows a surprising amount about you. Most of what you do is tracked and the associated data stored. Understanding what data your device is collecting and how it collects and uses that data is important, as it helps you protect your data from […]
Phishing emails are a type of cyber attack that may request personal data such as bank details or usernames and passwords. They may encourage you to click a malicious link or download a harmful file and will often disguise themselves as a genuine email, from a legitimate source. These type of emails are sent at […]
Outsourcing specific business operations is becoming ever popular. It’s a cost-effective way to ensure that you have the expertise you need within your business, without the difficulties of hiring a specialist team of people. Naturally, given the technical knowledge required, many businesses have opted to outsource their IT support. In many respects it’s a good […]
This week marks National Apprenticeship Week and having hired a number down the years, Acronyms are huge advocates of the apprenticeship model. With that in mind, we spoke to several members of the Acronyms team about their thoughts on apprenticeships and the value they bring to the company. Dave Smith – Managing Director and Founder […]