Karl Smillie, Technical Consultant at Bradford on Avon-based business IT support firm, Systemagic, shares his top tech tools for business success in 2025.
Password Management – Password managers provide an encrypted vault where you can generate, store and securely share passwords from one place. You can also set security policies, check your password health and monitor breaches.
Cloud to Cloud Backup – Rest easy knowing that your cloud system is securely backed up and recoverable in the event it is ever compromised or damaged beyond repair.
Microsoft Planner – Delegate, collaborate and keep on top of your tasks in once place with Microsoft Planner (included in Microsoft 365 subscriptions).
Antivirus – Protect your device(s) and network by employing a robust antivirus solution to clean up suspicious files and software which may be harmful.
Copilot/Generative AI – Automate tasks, boost productivity or clean up and expand on already brilliant ideas with Microsoft Copilot.
Secure Identity (SSO) – Sign in to multiple programmes with just 1 account and enable various rules and presets.
Cyber Essentials – Demonstrate to your customers and other companies you take cyber security seriously and prove it with a government-backed certification.
Cyber Awareness Training – Learn how to spot the latest cyber security threats with cyber awareness training. It’s inexpensive, takes very little time and is invaluable.
VPNs – Securely access local data stored in the office and protect your privacy when browsing online with a VPN.
Cloud Email Signatures – Apply a professional email signature when you send from any device and edit it centrally with a ‘drag and drop’ design tool.
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