Most people and companies would never take risks with data stored on premises. Yet when it comes to cloud data, a ‘debate’ seems to have emerged as to whether one need even consider backup.

Let’s start off with an uncomfortable truth. The bottom line is that your IT systems are vulnerable. As you’ll have seen in the press, even with access to the best technology and talent, high-profile businesses, financial institutions, and governments are not immune to the possibility of an IT breach.

So, how valuable do you think your data is? My guess is it’s difficult to say, unless you’ve already defined a data strategy, you know what you want from it and are measuring what it’s doing for you.

We’ve all come across plenty of VAs on the networking circuits, but have you ever hired one? Maybe you’re still thinking about it. If you are, then you may recognise some of the reasons (below) as to why I think you could want to hire someone like me.

Customs agents now have to process more paperwork than ever before due to Brexit. This increased workload can lead to delays in goods passing through customs, and even cause disruptions in the supply chain.