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Providing Unlimited IT Support Nationwide
When WestSpring began over 5 years ago we always knew that we’d make roots in Bristol, but the plan was never to stop there. In fact, we support a number of clients beyond the Southwest including in London and the Midlands. It doesn’t matter the location, our values...
Don’t let a cyber attack affect business productivity
Ransomware attacks aren’t going anywhere and cyber criminals are only getting smarter. With the cost of downtime from such attack being reported “nearly 50 times greater than the ransom requested” a robust disaster recovery solution is crucial....
What’s new in Microsoft Teams?
Microsoft 365 is one of the most popular communication and collaboration solutions on the market for businesses. Though prevalent before, Microsoft saw 95 millions users added in 20201 which is undeniably a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With...
Social Engineering through Social Media
Back in 2017 a viral trend did the rounds on Facebook asking people to list 10 concerts they’ve been to and one lie. You’ve probably seen other variations including “10 things you might not know about me”. Whilst on the surface these may seem like...
How we support young talent through Apprenticeships
Since WestSpring began we’ve been all about our people and this includes helping support young talent through apprenticeships. We work with Professional Apprenticeships to find aspiring talent and in our 5 years doing business we’ve taken on 6...
Why should WestSpring be in your next IT review?
So, you're looking at reviewing your IT support contract. Maybe you've been with the same company a while or perhaps you're just starting out and want to know what your options are. Chances are you'll probably want at least 3 suppliers to compare...
Collaborate effectively with Microsoft Teams breakout rooms
This last year has seen Microsoft Teams soar in popularity as many businesses have been forced to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of you may be using it purely for its video calling capabilities, others may be using the full...
Charity of the year update
This year WestSpring has chosen to support the charity Home-Start (Bristol) is a local community network of volunteers supporting families with young children through challenging times. Through multiple activities and with the help of our friends,...
Time for a tech refresh?
After a sunny bank holiday weekend, it’s safe to say spring has now sprung (ignoring the fact it’s gone cold again!). While many of you might be thinking of a spring clean of your house, but what about a clear out and refresh of your business tech?...
Coronavirus Self Isolation: The easy way to work from home
Coronavirus is a huge topic right now. We aren’t here to tell you whether you should or shouldn’t be worried about it, But the fact is many people are already being forced to self-isolate for two weeks. Understandably people are worried about that!...
Fraudsters are targeting you this Cyber Weekend!
Black Friday is going to look a lot different this year, COVID-19 will bring an end to the scenes of fighting in the supermarket to get £50 off a new TV (from a brand you've never heard of). England is currently in Lockdown and while our high...