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Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in Review: Key Vulnerabilities and Trends in 2024

As we close out 2024, it’s essential to reflect on the cybersecurity landscape and highlight the most significant vulnerabilities and trends that have impacted businesses this year. For SMEs and organisations alike, staying ahead of cyber threats is crucial to protecting sensitive data, maintaining business continuity, and safeguarding customer trust. We’ve seen a myriad of...

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Managed IT

IT Support vs. Managed IT: What’s the Difference, and Which Do You Need?

When IT issues strike, who do you turn to? Many businesses see IT support and Managed IT as the same thing—but they offer two very...

Cybersecurity, Managed IT

Cyber Essentials Willow Update: What It Means for Your Cybersecurity

Cyber threats aren’t slowing down, and neither should your business’s defences. That’s why the Cyber Essentials certification is evolving to help businesses strengthen their managed...

Cybersecurity

Why Your Business Needs DMARC: A Leadership Perspective on Email Security

The Rising Threat of Email Fraud One of the most overlooked security vulnerabilities is email security. Every day, cybercriminals attempt to impersonate brands, sending fraudulent...

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity in Review: Key Vulnerabilities and Trends in 2024

As we close out 2024, it’s essential to reflect on the cybersecurity landscape and highlight the most significant vulnerabilities and trends that have impacted businesses...

Microsoft

Microsoft CSP Pricing Changes: What You Need to Know

As part of Microsoft’s global pricing harmonisation strategy, several changes to cloud subscription (CSP) licences will take effect in 2025. 5% price reduction will apply...

Careers

The Human Side of Tech

In an industry often defined by fast-paced technology and constant change, razorblue stands out for one simple reason: we genuinely put people first. Sally Jackson,...

Managed IT

Outsourced vs In-House IT: What’s Right for Your Business?

Our Senior Account Manager, Sophie Garbutt, shares her insights on one of the most critical decisions businesses face today: whether to outsource IT support or...

Managed IT

Leveraging Managed IT Services for Insurance, Law, and Finance Sectors

Insurance, law, and finance businesses face unique IT challenges that demand specialised solutions. As an experienced IT partner, razorblue understands these challenges and offers services...

Cybersecurity

What to Do in the Event of a Data Breach: Essential Steps to Protect Yourself

In this day and age, we are reliant on technology for almost every aspect of daily life. Technology can be helpful, innovative, and fun, but...

Managed IT

How razorblue Ensure Quality Service

Ensuring quality service in managed IT is crucial for maintaining client satisfaction and operational efficiency. At razorblue, we are committed to delivering exceptional managed IT...

Case Studies

North East managed service partner streamlines national hospital supplier systems

A leading managed service partner has worked with a national provider of medical supplies to both NHS and private hospitals across the country, to streamline...

razorblue Updates

razorblue Expands in the North West with New Manchester Office at Salford Quays

razorblue, an award-winning IT partner, is delighted to announce the opening of its new office at Anchorage One, Salford Quays. This move marks a significant...

Cybersecurity

A growing trend: How Multi-Factor Authentication can be defeated

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) has become a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, touted as an essential defence against account security. However, MFA is not an impenetrable shield...

Careers

Adapting and Growing in the MSP World: A Year at razorblue

Transitioning from an in-house IT role to working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is no small step, but for razorblue’s Infrastructure Engineer, Dan Peake,...

razorblue Updates

razorblue Appoints Mo Aneese as Non-Executive Chairman

Leading Managed IT partner, razorblue, has appointed Mo Aneese as Non-Executive Chairman, reinforcing the company’s commitment to its strategic growth trajectory.    With over a decade...

Managed IT

Maximising Business Efficiency: The Strategic Benefits of Outsourcing

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are increasingly turning to outsourcing to stay competitive and secure. In today’s article our Chief Commercial Officer Mark...

razorblue Updates

razorblue Achieves ISO 14001 and Recertifies for ISO 9001 and ISO 27001

razorblue, a leading Managed IT service provider with seven offices across the UK, is proud to announce its achievement of the ISO 14001 Environmental Management...

razorblue Updates

razorblue Named Amongst North East’s Fastest Growing Companies

We are delighted to announce that we have been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in North East England. The prestigious Ward...

Managed IT

Our Guide to Selecting Your Next IT Provider

Is Your IT Provider Holding You Back? Businesses rely heavily on their IT infrastructure, and it has now become a business-critical component, rather than just...

razorblue Updates

Streamlining Our Billing Process: Removing Complexity for a Seamless Client Experience

You often see blogs from utility companies complaining about how difficult it is to bill people for their electricity and gas usage correctly; the complexity...

Managed IT

Empower Your Business with Managed IT Excellence

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses of all sizes rely heavily on their IT infrastructure to maintain operations, drive growth, and stay competitive. However,...

razorblue Updates

razorblue Wins MSP of the Year at the Technology Reseller Awards 2024

We are thrilled to announce that razorblue are winners of the prestigious MSP of the Year Award at the Technology Reseller Awards 2024!   This incredible...

Cloud

Unlocking Digital Transformation: Introducing razorblue’s Cloud Migration Funding Pot

Businesses face a multitude of challenges in harnessing the power of cloud technology. From scalability issues to concerns about data security and the daunting prospect...

razorblue Updates

Seven-figure growth for managed IT service provider 

Once again, North-East headquartered IT partner, razorblue has seen an incredibly successful year, with 30 per cent growth and increase in turnover of £3.5million in...

razorblue Updates

Empowering Charities with Technology Solutions

At razorblue, we’re committed to supporting not-for-profits in their mission-driven work and believe in leveraging our expertise to support those who make a difference in...

razorblue Updates

A look back on razorblue’s rapid growth and our goals for 2024

Written by Dan Kitchen, CEO razorblue  The second half of this year has been about bettering ourselves, having spent the last three years on a...

Microsoft

Copilot, can you tell me why my colleague was off sick?

With recent innovations in AI and Microsoft’s significant investment into its OpenAI services and applications like ChatGPT it was only a matter of time before...

Managed IT

The Importance of Dedicated IT Infrastructure and Strategy

Most businesses rely on a resilient, powerful IT infrastructure to operate. Without it, information and access are restricted, operations can be disrupted which ultimately leads...

Careers

razorblue Creates New Role to Support Ambitious Plans

A leading managed service provider which works with over 500 companies across the UK and has consistently grown significantly year-on-year, has created a new role...

Microsoft

Staying secure with SharePoint Online

SharePoint Online has now solidified itself as a powerful cloud-based content management platform perfect for businesses that encourages collaboration among teams no matter where they...

razorblue Updates

The North East’s Tech Renaissance: Innovation, growth and security

In the interconnected world we live in, where data flows freely and business operations span the digital landscape, cybersecurity has become crucial for ensuring the...

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity: Trust No One

In the interconnected world we live in, where data flows freely and business operations span the digital landscape, cybersecurity has emerged as the cornerstone of...

Careers

razorblue Welcomes New Operations Director During Continued Phase of Phenomenal Growth

A leading managed service provider which works with over 500 companies across the UK has appointed a new Operations Director, tasked with steering the company...

Careers

Elevating Client Experiences: Investing in our Project Management Team

As we embrace a new era and are now somewhat of a larger business, our commitment to providing exceptional services to our clients remains unwavering....

Cybersecurity

What does EOL mean for my business?

One of our Account Managers, Jess Vasepuru gives insight into what EOL means in terms of tech, and why all organisations should take it seriously...

Connectivity

Preparing for the 2025 ISDN/PSTN switch off – What Businesses Need to Know

All the way back in 2015 BT made the big announcement that it would be switching off what is known as the Public Switch Telephone...

razorblue Updates

Changes to our Pricing Structure

I want to talk about the elephant in the room – inflation, and our new approach to pricing. Everyone is well aware of inflation being...

Cloud

Take advantage of ChatGPT through Azure OpenAI

Microsoft’s Azure platform just got better with the addition of ChatGPT as part of the Azure OpenAI platform. This exciting new AI model could become...

Microsoft

Microsoft are increasing Cloud pricing in the UK by 9% as of April 1st 2023

Microsoft are increasing Cloud pricing in the UK by 9% as of April 1st 2023 to better align their pricing globally. These changes apply to...

Microsoft

Dynamics Sales Professional – Achieving Digital Transformation for Sales

Can you easily keep track of your sales pipeline? Sales management comes with some major headaches. Salespeople and account managers naturally create their own individual...

Case Studies

razorblue & Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Pitlochry Festival Theatre is an artistic hub and performance venue based in the heart of Scotland. Incepted in 1951 by John Stewart from his back...

Careers

The razorblue Academy

Apprenticeships have long been an integral part of upskilling the inbound workforce and enabling people to retrain into new industries, which is why we decided...

Managed IT

Times, Places and Spaces: Budgeting the creative costs of virtual meetings

During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings became an integral part of a wide variety of workplaces— from participating in group calls and presentations to enjoying...

Managed IT

Empowering employees with the modern workplace

The term “Modern Workplace” has become somewhat of a buzzword these days. Even though it is an abstract and evolving term, at its essence, it...

razorblue Updates

Our path to environmental sustainability

With the growing expectations and responsibilities regarding businesses’ environmental footprint, sustainability has become a crucial component for our business strategy. Digital sustainability requires addressing specific...

razorblue Updates

razorblue welcomes Ben Houchen and celebrates tripling square footage

A leading managed service provider welcomed Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen to its Stockton office last week as part of celebrating tripling its square footage...

Microsoft

Microsoft’s best kept secret- the cloud based finance solution that your finance team needs to know about

Microsoft’s best kept secret- the cloud based finance solution that your finance team needs to know about Software such as Sage and Pegasus have been...

razorblue Updates

razorblue sponsors Training & Skills at BUSINESSiQ Awards

A Teesside IT company that set up its own training academy to support apprentices is the latest business to back the BUSINESSiQ Awards in April....

Careers

From entry level to director and over 1243% growth in a decade

A key member of staff at a leading managed service provider is celebrating ten years with the business, and a journey that has seen the...

Managed IT

Achieving digital transformation safely

Technology is a business necessity, and its role has been fundamental to grow industry by scaling trade and commerce. Using technology in businesses has provided...

razorblue Updates

North East entrepreneur named in national top list

Dan Kitchen, CEO of award-winning managed IT service provider, razorblue has been named as a One To Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious...

Microsoft

Microsoft 365 basic authentication switch off

It’s been planned for the last couple of years, now Microsoft is finally disabling basic authentication for its clients. The switch, originally postponed from October...

razorblue Updates

Queen Elizabeth II, the revolutionary ruler and tech advocate

Queen Elizabeth II was a revolutionary ruler, from being the first British Monarch to send an email way back in 1976 to posting tweets and...

Cloud

razorblue upgrades its cloud with strategic partnership

North-East headquartered Managed Service Provider, razorblue has announced that it is upgrading the storage platform that backs its private cloud solution with new, next-generation technology....

Microsoft

Dynamics 365 Business Central: An all-in-one ERP solution for any size of business

Choosing the right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is critical for businesses that want to efficiently manage the key components of their business operations. Whether...

Careers

Meet one of our razorblue team, Marnie!

Can you describe your position at razorblue? I am a Microsoft Dynamics consultant, but I’m mainly focused on functional consultants’ side of Business Central. I...

razorblue Updates

razorblue breaks own record with 48% growth

North-East headquartered razorblue has seen its biggest year of growth yet, taking revenue for the 21-22 financial year north of £12m, significantly exceeding last year’s...

Case Studies

razorblue supports success of pensions pool

Border to Coast Pensions Partnership (“Border to Coast”) one of the largest Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pools in the UK has extended its strategic...

Managed IT

How to implement the right technology to support your business strategy

In this era of digital transformation, it’s hard to keep up with the constant innovations emerging from the tech world. In today’s market, for a...

razorblue Updates

razorblue’s charity support climbs to new heights

Multi award-winning IT Managed Service Provider razorblue has assembled a team of intrepid walkers to raise vital funds for the Great North Air Ambulance Service...

razorblue Updates

razorblue relocates Teesside office due to rapid growth

A leading IT Managed Service Provider which works with over 500 companies across the UK has relocated its Teesside office to support its continued rapid...

Managed IT

How to improve customer experience by optimising your service team

Almost 9 out of 10 senior business leaders in the UK see customer experience as their top-growth strategy, but only 1 in 3 feel prepared...

Case Studies

razorblue supports the Great North Air Ambulance

Multi award-winning IT Managed Service Provider, razorblue has grown exponentially over the last few years and has supported the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS)...

Careers

How can businesses help to close the digital skills gap?

The digital landscape is evolving rapidly, the last decade has seen huge amounts of growth for the technology sector. Tech professionals are the second most...

Case Studies

Stiller stacks up growth with IT partnership

Established in 1954, Stiller has been a well-known name on the North East business map and has seen particularly rapid growth over the last five...

Careers

Ever considered a career in IT?

We sit down with Client Support Engineer, Mizzy to find out his thoughts and advice on working in the IT industry.   Mizzy joined the team...

Careers

razorblue Academy

Apprenticeships have long been an integral part of upskilling the inbound workforce and enabling people to retrain into new industries, but this North East-based Managed...

Careers

National Apprenticeship Week 2022

Did you know that today marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week? At razorblue, we’re lucky to work alongside many colleagues who joined us as...

Case Studies

How a North East company is protecting the capital’s pensions

A leading managed service provider which works with over 500 companies across the UK has been tasked with managing the cybersecurity, resilience and continuity strategies...

Microsoft

How can an ERP system help your business outpace competition?

The marketplace is saturated with applications claiming to solve every one of your business problems and make you more money. What if I told you...

Cloud

Is your head stuck in the clouds?

Over the last couple of years, cloud computing has exploded as work went virtual and businesses adapted to the pandemic by focusing on the delivery...

razorblue Updates

Operating at the top of our game

When did you start this role? I have been with razorblue since April 2017 when I joined as Head of Operations. We were in the...

Managed IT

Do we need to call time on the IT department?

Despite the rapidly-evolving, forward thinking nature of technology itself – sometimes old habits die hard. Let’s go back to the 1990s. The IT department consisted...

Microsoft

Bring your data to life with Power BI

Connect and visualise any data using the unified, scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI) that’s easy to use and helps you gain...

Careers

razorblue puts people first with new director

A leading managed service provider which works with over 500 companies across the UK has strengthened its HR provision through an internal promotion and investment...

Careers

razorblue partners with Teesside University in MOU agreement

Leading IT firm, razorblue has entered a partnership with Teesside University to explore mutually beneficial ways for the two organisations to work together. The partnership...

Managed IT

Harnessing hybrid

Changes to the way in which employees want to work, collaborate and communicate has forced even the most traditionally upheld organisations to consider altering their...

Managed IT

Ask The Expert: How do I get started on modernising my workplace?

As we fast approach the two-year mark since Covid first hit the headlines, for many businesses the enforced wave of digital transformation signals only the...

razorblue Updates

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award Winners 2021

razorblue were awarded the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award for Entrepreneurial Success. The Entrepreneurial Success Award sponsored by Augere celebrates our success from...

Careers

razorblue appoints industry expert to drive market growth

A leading managed service provider has appointed a familiar face, bringing an industry expert to its board to drive growth in the business applications market....

Managed IT

Ask The Expert: The Power of Automation

Jonathan Anderson, managing director of razorblue Business Software discussing why and how businesses can benefit from automation. Most companies have already made great strides in...

razorblue Updates

razorblue adds award to record breaking year

Multi-award-winning Managed IT Services Provider razorblue has been recognised once again with its latest win at the North East Business Awards. Over the last four...

Careers

Business development specialist calling for more women in tech

From a law degree to helping grow a wedding decoration business, Louise Gilbey is keen to encourage more women to get into tech as she...

Careers

Generation exiled: the business risks of discarding young workers

The youngest employees are bearing the brunt of pandemic-induced redundancies, but this trend is likely to create problems for businesses in the longer term. Those...

Managed IT

Ask The Expert: How do I cut costs without losing control?

A common debate when it comes to business IT support for is whether to employ an in-house team or outsource, using a Managed Service Provider...

razorblue Updates

razorblue ranks high in Insider Media Yorkshire’s Growth 100

The Insider Media Yorkshire Growth 100 list ranks companies based on growth over a four-year period. Sponsored by Barclays, the list is compiled using average...

razorblue Updates

razorblue expand into Scotland with acquisition of sarn Technologies

Multi-award-winning Managed IT Services Provider razorblue have today announced further expansion into Scotland following the acquisition of Stirling-based sarn Technologies Ltd for an undisclosed sum....

razorblue Updates

We have been shortlisted!

razorblue have been shortlisted for two categories in the 2021 North East Business Awards! We are extremely proud to have made the shortlist for both...

razorblue Updates

Record 32% growth for razorblue

North-East headquartered Managed IT Service Provider, razorblue, has seen its most successful financial year to date, exceeding forecast, with the business set to hit £20m...

Managed IT

Where there’s a Will, there’s a way

We speak to Customer Service Manager, Will Blacklock about the importance of customer feedback and creating honest conversations in order to improve our service and...

Managed IT

Digital Transformation – what’s all the fuss about?

The pandemic threw the corporate world into virtual mode and digital transformation became a priority. “Digital Transformation” is the process that enables businesses to successfully...

Cloud

Cloud Migration: what is it?

Cloud Migration: what is it? The current pandemic has accelerated the shift to the cloud for many businesses. This enables a more efficient way of...

Managed IT

The evolution of IT: From ‘Information and Technology’ to ‘Innovation and Transformation’

Traditionally, IT is regarded as the technical support function that keeps businesses running. However, Digital Transformation seems to have somewhat stolen the limelight, jumping to...

Careers

Core Values- more than just words on the wall

Our Head of People, Joanne Finkeldey shares her thoughts on the importance of truly embedding core values in your company’s day-to-day operations and the benefits...

Careers

Why consider working for a Managed Service Provider?

What is a Managed Service Provider (MSP)? Managed service providers or MSPs serve as outsourced IT support for businesses. In many cases the MSP acts...

Managed IT

Is managing your own IT infrastructure holding your business back?

If there is one thing all organisations can agree on, it’s that time equals money. Organisations both large and small, across all sectors and all...

Microsoft

The threats posed by Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerabilities. Is your business secure?

While the attacks on Microsoft Exchange Servers continue to unfold and questions remain about the number of affected organisations, the scope and severity of the...

Connectivity

Preparations underway for the gigabit full-fibre broadband revolution

The Coronavirus pandemic has underlined the importance of a reliable internet connection. The UK’s predominantly copper communications network has proven its resilience – but is creaking. As our demand for...

Careers

Championing careers in computing for women

North East headquartered managed IT service provider, razorblue is one of several tech-centric businesses supporting an online event, Hello World, which will be held virtually...

razorblue Updates

razorblue become the first company in the world to employ a team of sloths

North East-headquartered managed IT service provider razorblue which has seen 363% growth over the last five years, has added to its team once again with...

Cloud

Backup your files and brush your teeth

World Backup Day takes place annually on 31st March- chosen due to it falling prior to April Fool’s Day and serves as a reminder of...

Cybersecurity

8 cybersecurity tips that could save your business

Craig Dean, Regional Director – North West – razorblue 2020 was the year of the virus, both from a biological and a digital perspective. The...

Microsoft

Advanced Security with Microsoft 365 Business Premium

With Microsoft Business Premium you have access to a wide range of advanced security and device management applications, alongside Microsoft’s industry-leading range of productivity enhancing...

razorblue Updates

Razorblue Group has been named as one of the 50 fastest growing companies within the region

The prestigious Ward Hadaway Yorkshire Fastest 50 Awards celebrates growth, innovation, and the commercial achievements of Yorkshire businesses.  Based on financial data filed with Companies...

Careers

Celebrating women in tech for International Women’s Day

Marked annually on 8th March – International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated globally to commend the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Women...

Microsoft

Microsoft Issues Critical Update Warning – Here’s everything you need to know

One of the biggest ever security flaws in Microsoft Exchange – the world’s most heavily used e-mail platform – was identified this week, putting customers...

Managed IT

Harness The Power Of Power Automation

Organisations who use Microsoft 365 typically use Outlook and Office apps first, before diving into OneDrive, Teams and SharePoint for content management and collaboration. However,...

razorblue Updates

razorblue Awarded Leading MSP Status

Each year, Cloudtango recognises the most successful managed service providers (MSPs) around the world in what has become a global reference due to its independent...

Managed IT

Ask The Expert: Simple, yet transformational learnings from the global shutdown

Jonathan Anderson, Managing Director of Business Software at razorblue urges business leaders to look ahead and ask the most important question of all: What next?...

Case Studies

razorblue software used in the fight against Covid-19

North East-headquartered managed IT service provider razorblue has developed a software platform for Acculabs Diagnostics which enabled the company to increase its efficiency and capacity...

razorblue Updates

Every Day Should be Safer Internet Day

In recognition of Safer Internet Day, razorblue gives advice on how to protect the vulnerable from the internet. Safer Internet Day falls on 9th February...

Careers

razorblue celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by recognising its apprentices’ contributions

North-East headquartered managed IT service provider razorblue was launched in 2006 when 17-year-old Dan Kitchen, a technology enthusiast and self-taught infrastructure engineer, quit college after...

Careers

razorblue continues rapid growth with senior Microsoft appointment

North East-headquartered managed IT service provider razorblue which has seen 363% growth over the last five years, has added to its team once again with...

Cloud

Avoiding cloud lock-in

Migrating applications and workload to a cloud provider has many benefits: scalability, flexibility, efficiency, and cost, to name a few. However, businesses must manage the...

Managed IT

Tech Trends 2021

Everything as a Service (XaaS) The reality is that ‘everything’ is now serviceable – this includes anything in the IT sector that can be delivered...

Careers

Meet the team: Ben

Ben joined the team at razorblue in November and has fit into his new role with ease- even through a national lockdown! Tell us a...

Cybersecurity

Protecting your business…

Recent trends and statistics have revealed a huge increase in hacked and breached data. 64% of companies worldwide have experienced at least one form of...

Cybersecurity

Ransomware, what is it?

Ever wondered what all the ransomware fuss is about? You may have read about it in an article or seen a pop-up on your device...

Managed IT

5-year contract – it’s a trap!

Being locked into a contract and experiencing buyer’s remorse is not only frustrating, it can also be very expensive. Buyer’s remorse is associated with the sense of regret we feel...

Cybersecurity

What is phishing? How this cyber attack works and how to prevent it.

Phishing is a method of trying to gather personal information such as account credentials, financial information or customer data using deceptive e-mails. Phishing Definition “Phish”...

Managed IT

Don’t put your phone down

There is no denying that across the globe, we have become increasingly dependent on a stable WiFi connection to satisfy our daily needs. Such reliance on connectivity is deemed wrong, unhealthy and even rude depending on the situation...

Managed IT

Technophobe no more: Join the high-tech bandwagon or be left behind in the post pandemic workplace

Technophobe: a person who fears, dislikes, or avoids new technology. As with all change, reluctance to adopt new technologies often stems from a lack of...

Connectivity

How IPv6 is similar to climate change…

IPv6 has been in the works since 1998 to address the shortfall of available IP addresses under the previous scheme (IPv4). More than two decades later, IPv6 adoption rates are still low. In this article, we...

Connectivity

Good news for the future of UK WiFi

In a statement released 24th July, UK regulator Ofcom announced its decision to make 500MHz of spectrum in the 6GHz band available for indoor WiFi...

razorblue Updates

PR Story: New HQ and New Recruits

A North East IT service provider is continuing a period of growth, despite the coronavirus lockdown.  razorblue, which is based in Catterick, North Yorkshire, provides end-to-end...

Managed IT

Do you have the insight into your business that you need? 

If you, like many others, have used these unprecedented times to reflect and re-evaluate your current business processes, you may be considering an upgrade. Replace out-dated and time-consuming administrative tasks (e.g. cash flow, purchase order approvals and forecasting) with a...

Cybersecurity

Coronavirus: Cyber Attacks Peaking

Cybercriminals are exploiting the spread of COVID-19 and fraud and cybercrime have both seen a significant increase, particularly bank attacks which have spiked by 38%...

Cybersecurity

91% of breaches occur through stolen credentials…

What is a Phishing Scam? Phishing scams are what hackers use to attempt to steal network credentials to ultimately gain access to your company’s data...

Microsoft

Microsoft Office 365 becomes Microsoft 365

Microsoft have announced that they are changing their product names for Office 365 Business plans later in the month, mostly assuming the “Microsoft 365” brand....

Microsoft

Blue turns to gold

razorblue are delighted to announce we have been awarded official Microsoft Gold Partner status through our work with both Cloud Productivity and Small & Midmarket...

Microsoft

Support Ending for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Office 2010

Support for a number of Microsoft Products including Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 officially ends next week, on January 14th, 2020 and Office 2010 will reach its...

razorblue Updates

Charity Month at #Teamrazorblue

August 2019 marks a very special month at razorblue. We are working hard to support causes that are close to our hearts to reach the...

Microsoft

Support for Windows 7 is ending

Make the move to Windows 10 & Server 2019 On January 14th 2020, support for Windows 7 and Server 2008 comes to an end, it...

Careers

Meet the team: Hannah

Hannah joined the team at razorblue in April and has settled into her new role with ease. We managed to fit into her very busy...

Cloud

Mind the gap…an insight into air gapped backups

World Backup Day takes place on Sunday 31st March and with that in mind, David Sharpe, one of our Technical Architects shares his top tips...

Careers

Why become a #teamrazorblue apprentice

Here at razorblue we love developing individuals and giving them the opportunity to grow through career development opportunities. We’ve employed over 6 apprentices during the...

razorblue Updates

razorblue expand into the North West with acquisition of J-Media IT Managed Services

razorblue have today announced their expansion into the North West of England following the acquisition of the J-Media IT Managed Services business from Manchester based...

Cloud

razorblue selects Kaminario Technology for Cloud Platform

Kaminario, a leading cloud storage software company, today announced that razorblue are migrating to its high performing all-flash storage platform to take advantage of an...

razorblue Updates

razorblue Talks Acquisition Strategy & Future Plans

North East business IT solutions provider razorblue was launched in 2006 by Managing Director Dan Kitchen. With offices in Catterick, Wynyard, Leeds and London, the...

Managed IT

Are you getting the most out of your data?

Businesses are always looking to try and improve their operations, whether that’s increasing profits or monitoring team performance. In most cases this is fulfilled by...

Cybersecurity

It’s almost ‘GDPR Month’ – are you prepared?

For the start of ‘GDPR month’, razorblue will come together once again with Muckle LLP to offer local businesses a cyber-security and data protection breach...

Cybersecurity

GDPR – why all the scare tactics?

GDPR is without doubt the most discussed topic at every business gathering right now, from small club get-togethers to large networking events. The EU General...

Cybersecurity

Turning the Spotlight on Cyber Security

Later this month, razorblue will host a cyber-security and data protection breach briefing together with Muckle LLP . Issues of cyber security and data protection...

Careers

Chamber Says NE Employment Statistics Are More Positive News

Paul Carbert, policy adviser, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “More positive news this month and a continuation of the recent trend, with healthy...

razorblue Updates

Revenue Increase Caps Memorable 2017

A North East IT company has had its ‘best ever’ quarter after seeing revenue increase by 29% to cap a memorable 2017. razorblue, headquartered in...

Careers

Meet the team: Gary

Hello Gary – welcome to the team!   What’s your background? From leaving school (many, many years ago) I embarked on an apprenticeship in IT...

Careers

Meet the team: Craig

What’s your background? I left college and went to work at a local leisure centre. I worked there for ten and a half years, in...

Cybersecurity

Passwords: how to store them, and how NOT to

With another significant data breach hitting the headlines again, it’s clear that companies still aren’t taking password security seriously. By far the best way to...

Microsoft

razorblue to provide Microsoft Dynamics family

A North-East based IT company has become one of the first in the region to offer a suite of business products developed by Microsoft. Razorblue,...

razorblue Updates

Razorblue celebrates 10 year anniversary with opening of 4th office

A North East IT company has celebrated its 10th anniversary by opening its fourth office on Teesside.  Razorblue Group already employs over 40 people across...

razorblue Updates

Razorblue achieves ISO 9001 Certification

A North East IT company has started its tenth year in business by receiving global recognition for its quality management systems as it advances with...

razorblue Updates

Growth ahead of 10th Anniversary

A North East IT company has created a number of new jobs and established a new office as it approaches its 10th year in business. razorblue,...

Case Studies

Yorkshire IT experts enhance hotel’s services

North Yorkshire IT specialists, Razorblue, have recently completed a major deal to help a popular hotel improve its business facilities. Beverley Tickton Grange Hotel, in...

Case Studies

Charity begins with heel and toe

Catterick-based IT specialists, Razorblue, are supporting a North East charity as it relocates its centre to cope with a continued growth in demand for its...

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£2 million boost for NE technical experts

Catterick-based IT specialists, Razorblue, have recently secured contracts worth in excess of £2 million which are allowing the business to develop more rapidly than expected....

Careers

Exciting new jobs available

We’ve got a number of new roles available ranging from sales, to IT support and software development within our highly successful and rewarding business. You...

Connectivity

Razorblue commences £100k network upgrade

Catterick-based IT specialists, Razorblue, are investing thousands of pounds to assist with the company’s growth and to further enhance its range of services for customers....

Connectivity

Act now for IPv6

IT experts, Razorblue, are advising businesses to ensure they’re prepared as the internet starts to run out of address space which could have a detrimental...

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Razorblue celebrates growth

Catterick-based Razorblue is beating the recession and has doubled its turnover, created ten new jobs and opened a new Leeds office. In addition, the specialist...

Case Studies

Fibre-optic connectivity for Colburn Business Park

A new high speed internet link is boosting business power in Colburn, North Yorkshire. An innovative new scheme has seen the Richmondshire District Council run...

Case Studies

100MB broadband for Wakefield business park

Gladman, working in partnership with Razorblue have launched a new broadband facility at their office scheme in Mariner Court, Calder Park, Wakefield. The high specification...