As the owner or manager of a small business you will be keenly aware of the continual stream of cyber security-related news about breaches and corresponding advice that occupies websites, magazines and other media. At the back of your mind as you scan the articles you may be thinking “what if that was us?” and what else should we be doing to keep the digital bad guys at bay. You may also be finding that your customers and prospects are increasingly enquiring about your cyber defences as part of their procurement process. Add to that the growing burden of ensuring you comply with data protectio ..read more

RoundWorks IT Ltd was presented with the Industry Associate of the Year Award at The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) Excellence Awards hosted by Olympic Athlete Kriss Akabusi, during the glittering ceremony at The Radisson Blu, East Midlands Airport Hotel Friday 7 July 2023. The awards ceremony which marked the 15-year anniversary of UKATA, saw over 100 attendees celebrate success and unite to raise vital funds for the Mavis Nye Foundation, a charity dedicated to providing relief of financial hardship, and helping the advancement of laboratory and clinical research in the UK for the t ..read more

We are absolutely thrilled and overjoyed to share the news that RoundWorks IT has been shortlisted for the Industry Associate of the Year Award at the much-anticipated UKATA Excellence Awards 2023! This prestigious recognition highlights our team’s commitment to excellence and acknowledges our contributions to the industry.  On Friday 7th July the RoundWorks IT team will be getting suited and booted to celebrate training providers around the UK and acknowledge their commendable achievements in the industry. Our entire team is truly grateful for this honour, as it serves as a testament to ..read more

Running your own business takes a lot of planning, but there comes a point whereby managing your own IT starts to strain your productivity. There is only so many issues you can fix by Googling something. IT in business is essential. Just one day offline and you could encounter serious consequences. Hence why it becomes important, almost unnegotiable to start looking into managed IT Services to see how they can help you and your business. Contents What is Managed IT Support? How can Managed IT Support help my business? Help prevent problems Receive state of the art tech It’s an affor ..read more

Data has become an essential asset for both individuals and organizations in the digital age. Consequently, losing data can result in significant consequences, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal implications, among others. This means that data recovery is a crucial service that enables individuals and organisations to recover valuable information that would otherwise have been permanently lost. The common causes of data loss There are various reasons why data loss can occur, including accidental deletion, hardware failure, power outages, software issues, human error, an ..read more

You’re a business owner and have been doing fantastically over the recent years without any need for someone to watch over your IT. Like everything recently, your business depends on IT; emails, databases, documents – even niche software just for your business. When is it time to bring in a professional IT support company? Below are a few signs that might show it’s that time already. If your productivity is down due to IT issues you’ve been trying to fix yourself. You work for your clients on a hourly rate, the hours you’re billing your client has dropped recently – you’ve been to busy trying ..read more

When it comes to the things that you need to run a business, broadband is often at the top of most people’s lists. It is now considered essential for keeping you in touch with the rest of the world, selling your products and services and storing data. Business broadband provides you with a dedicated broadband connection that supports the usage that your business requires, something which is often far greater than your typical domestic broadband. Types of business broadband There are three main types of business broadband that you need to consider. Leased lines will offer you the fastest and mo ..read more

Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a type of phone system that allows calls to be made over the internet instead of traditional phone lines. It’s often referred to as internet telephony. VoIP works by converting your analogue voice into digital data! It’s then sent over the internet to the other persons device, but don’t worry it will sound the same, if anything it will sound a lot clearer. Here at RoundWorks IT, we use VoIP to ensure our clients get the best communication and access to their IT department in an emergency! What are the benefits of VoIP? There’s a lot of benefits of VoIP th ..read more

Over the past few years, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has seen a rapid increase in usage across businesses. While traditional landlines are still prevalent, VoIP technology has its own advantages. The decision between the two therefore largely depends on individual needs and preferences. What is VoIP?  VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol. It is a technology that allows people to make and receive voice calls using the internet instead of traditional telephone lines. How does VoIP work?  VoIP technology utilises a codec (coder-decoder) to convert analogue voice signals ..read more

We had the absolute pleasure of taking part in this years Mansfield and Ashfield 2020 Award Ceremony and walked away with our very own trophy for the Customer Focus Initiative Award. We are thrilled to have won and thank everyone involved for their support. Luke Watts; Managing Director shares his thoughts. It’s an honour to win the Mansfield & Ashfield 2020 Award for Customer Focus Initiative especially given the year we have all had, it’s a wonderful boost of positivity for the team here at RoundWorks IT. Since creating RoundWorks IT back in late 2016, our customers have always come fir ..read more