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Is a Disaster Recovery Solution Compulsory Under GDPR?

Since it's announcement in 2012 the 25th May 2018 has been engraved into our conscious by CIOs and business leaders across the European Union. This date marks the beginning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) being enforced and if that date has no significance to you then where have you been!?!

GDPR is the new legislation that is going to revolutionise how businesses handle the data of EU citizens.

Another Double Nomination For Network Group Awards !

After reaching the finals of the PCR Awards earlier this month, 2018 continues to be a great year for ATG with the news that we have received 2 nominations in the Network Group Awards 2018!

We are finalists in 2 categories at The Network Group Awards, Managed Service Provider of the Year and Business to Business Reseller of the Year.

Dave and Kate complete the Xrunner in aid of MacMillian

At ATG we want to congratulate our very own David Carr (Financial Director) and Kate Jones (Office co-ordinator) for successfully completing the Wildmudrun challenge, in aid of Macmillian Cancer Trust

The Wildmudrun was hosted by Xrunner at Osmaston Manor in Derby.

GDPR Workshop (15th March 2018)

Last week we conducted a GDPR Workshop in collaboration with the renown solicitors Harrison Clark Rickerbys. For those who may not know GDPR is a new legislation that is being enforced on the whole of Europe on the 25th May 2018. This new legislation aims to change the way organisations handle and process the data of EU citizens, granting them new rights over their personal data.

Best uses of Alexa in a business setting

March 9th, 2018

Individual users find plenty to like about Amazon’s AI technology Alexa. It’s a great way to control smart home devices and perform small tasks like make shopping lists and answer phone calls. But Alexa also gets things done for business users, and here we’ll list some of the most useful.

New scam freezes Chrome to panic users

February 26th, 2018

Con artists have created a new method of deceiving Google Chrome users by freezing their browsers and displaying a security notification with bogus tech-support contact details. Their ultimate goal is to scare potential victims and trick them into dialling the fake hotline number on the screen.

Secure your supply chain with Cyber Essentials!

For any modern business supply chain management already presents a number of complex challenges in understanding it's exposure to risks. The added complexity of Cybersecurity only amplifies this as the relationship between humans and technology becomes more intricate raising security concerns which are harder to predict.

GDPR Workshop (Feb 18)

Last week we conducted a GDPR Workshop in collaboration with the renown solicitors Harrison Clark Rickerbys. For those who may not know GDPR is a new legislation that is being enforced on the whole of Europe on the 25th May 2018. This new legislation aims to change the way organisations handle and process the data of EU citizens, granting them new rights over their personal data.

Just pick up the crisp packet! – Mark’s Network Group presentation.

 

Last week our CEO, Mark Matthews was presenting to a full room of 40 entrepreneurs on 'How to define values within the organisation', sharing his views on the importance of company values and how ATG identified their own. In this presentation, Mark gave insight into why your business values need to represent the existing team and NOT be based on what the CEO deems as important.

We have been shortlised for the PCR Awards 2018!

ATG-IT have started the new year on a high, having been nominated for 'MSP Specialist of the year' in the national PCR Awards 2018!  The event takes place on Wednesday 7th March 2018  at The Brewery in Central London.

For those that may not know PCR are a trade publication for the home and business computer sector.