Introduction In UK manufacturing, compliance is no longer a box-ticking exercise – it’s a business survival tool. With rising cyberattacks costing UK manufacturers an average of £2.9 million per breach (IBM, 2023), and regulators tightening oversight under UK-GDPR and ISO standards, failing to keep systems compliant can stop production lines and damage reputation overnight. This […]

Introduction In early September 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), one of the UK’s largest car manufacturers, suffered a crippling cyber-attack that halted production at key plants, disrupted its supply chain, and led to confirmed data loss. For manufacturing businesses, the fallout from this event is a vivid warning: cybersecurity isn’t optional. It’s mission-critical. This post

Introduction Cyberattacks on UK manufacturers surged by 68% in 2024, costing businesses millions in downtime and lost contracts. As factories modernise with IoT, cloud ERP, and connected supply chains, they’ve become prime targets for cybercriminals. The challenge? Many manufacturers still rely on legacy infrastructure and overstretched IT teams. This blog explores the top 7 cybersecurity

Introduction Disaster Recovery In UK Manufacturing is no longer optional. Every minute of downtime costs UK manufacturers an estimated £5,000–£20,000 in lost production depending on scale and sector (EEF report). Siemens reports that in the automotive sector, downtime can reach $2.3 million per hour – double the cost from 2019. (Siemens) Add in compliance fines,

Summary Legacy IT still powers many UK factories, but outdated systems create downtime, security risks, and compliance gaps. As-a-Service models provide affordable, flexible alternatives to costly hardware refreshes. Mapped services align IT spend with actual business outcomes, ensuring ROI. Manufacturing IT support partners reduce downtime, improve security, and integrate old and new systems seamlessly. 👉

When Cybersecurity and Motorsport Combine This past weekend’s Formula 1 race showcased not only raw driver talent but the strategic excellence of engineering teams. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clinched first and second for McLaren, while Alex Albon’s impressive 5th place finish for Williams Racing drew attention beyond the track. Behind that performance is a

Gift Aid Simply put, Gift Aid is a form of tax relief.  This allows charities to receive up to 25% more income from a donation made by a UK taxpayer. Once a donation has been made, a charity is able to claim back the basic rate of tax from it from the government CAF Cirrus has developed

What is Wi-Fi 7 and do you need it in your business? A bit like your smartphone or Microsoft Windows getting a version upgrade it’s time for Wi-Fi to take another leap forward with Wi-Fi 7.  Delivering more capacity, more flexibility & reliability to your Wi-Fi Network Wi-Fi 7 is literally like a gadget from

We’re back in the press today with an advert we’ve run with the Business Post.  It’s all about being your IT partner. The Article   A Technology Partner for Your Business? Our business is to look after your business, specifically the technology you use or perhaps need.  A partner capable of designing, installing and managing