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Common Acronyms for IT Infrastructure Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions: Common Acronyms for IT Infrastructure Solutions Navigating IT infrastructure solutions often involves deciphering a wide range of acronyms. This FAQ provides clear explanations of the most frequently encountered terms, ensuring both technical professionals and business stakeholders can communicate effectively and make informed decisions. What does "IaaS" stand for? IaaS stands for Infrastructure as a Service. It refers to a cloud computing model in which virtualised computing [...]
MagnifyB – Simon Groom – Partnering With Greenlight
MagnifyB - Simon Groom - Partnering With Greenlight How Greenlight Computers Empowers MagnifyB’s Mission MagnifyB is on a mission to transform the landscape for small businesses across the UK, providing an AI-driven platform that delivers vital management information, business intelligence, and actionable insights to help SMEs thrive. As MagnifyB rapidly scales its operations and ambitions, aiming to support 100,000 businesses nationwide, the need for robust, reliable, and innovative [...]
Meet the Greenlight Team at Cambridge Wide Open Week 2025
Meet the Greenlight Team at Cambridge Wide Open Week 2025 We’re excited to announce that members of Greenlight Computers will be attending Cambridge Wide Open Week, joining some of our clients for a celebration of technology and science. What is Cambridge Wide Open Week? Cambridge Wide Open Week is a standout event in the region, uniting leading science and technology companies, investors, and professionals for a week filled [...]
Sci-Tech Daresbury – John Leake – Partnering With Greenlight
Sci-Tech Daresbury - John Leake - Partnering With Greenlight How Sci-Tech Daresbury Fuels Greenlight Computers’ Growth and Innovation As a leading provider of IT support, cybersecurity, and cloud services for the life sciences and technology sectors, Greenlight Computers thrives on collaboration, innovation, and proximity to ambitious clients. That’s why Sci-Tech Daresbury, one of the UK’s premier national science and innovation campuses, is the perfect home for Greenlights’ expanding [...]
5 IT Security Risks Every Small Business Should Watch Out For in 2025
5 IT Security Risks Every Small Business Should Watch Out For in 2025 Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) encounter an unparalleled degree of cybersecurity threats. Cyber incidents, such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and IT outages, have been identified as the leading business risk for 2025, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures for SMBs. Introduction to IT Security Risks Small businesses face greater vulnerability because they have [...]
What Are Managed IT Services? A Complete Guide for UK Businesses
What Are Managed IT Services? A Complete Guide for UK Businesses The need for a robust and reliable IT system has never been more prevalent in order for businesses of all sizes to stay competitive. Managed IT services provide a cost-effective approach to maintaining, securing, and optimising IT infrastructure. This guide explores the concept, benefits, and types of managed IT services, emphasising their value for small businesses in [...]
The Essential Guide to Managed IT Services for Small Businesses
The Essential Guide to Managed IT Services for Small Businesses Small businesses face numerous challenges in managing their IT infrastructure. From ensuring smooth operations to safeguarding sensitive data, IT services play a crucial role in these businesses' success and sustainability of these businesses. This guide will explore the advantages of managed IT services, their functionality, and why they are essential for small businesses. What are Managed IT Services? [...]
Where can you meet Greenlight Computers in April 2025
Where can you meet Greenlight Computers in April 2025 The Greenlight Computers team is always very active in the spring, and with new starters coming in we will be out and about meeting clients and partners throughout April. Here is a selection of venues where you can meet the Greenlight Computers executive team. CEO – Gary Dodson is scheduled to be at: 2nd April – Transforming Medicines [...]
It’s time to Prepare for the End of Support for Windows 10
It's time to Prepare for the End of Support for Windows 10 Microsoft is withdrawing support for Windows 10, which will take effect on October 14th 2025. This means that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, software patches, or support for Microsoft 365 apps on devices running Windows 10. While it is still possible to use these devices after the October deadline, continuing to do so could [...]
Look out for Greenlight Computers at the Insider International Trade Awards 2024
Look out for Greenlight Computers at the Insider International Trade Awards 2024 We’re thrilled to announce that Greenlight Computers is actively participating in this year's prestigious Insider International Trade Awards event at the Midland Hotel on Wednesday 4 December 2024 in Manchester. Both Gary Dodson (CEO) and John Sewell (COO), will be in attendance and both are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and engaging with industry leaders [...]
Collaboration is the key to 2025 for Greenlight Computers
Collaboration is the key to 2025 for Greenlight Computers As we rapidly move toward 2025 the Greenlight Computers team has been analysing our strengths and weaknesses and it makes quite pleasant reading. For us to build on these solid foundations we need to think collaboratively and build our growth strategy around that. Since our decision in 2020 to make Life Science & Healthcare our focus sector we have [...]
UKSPA Conference
UKSPA Conference Greenlight Computers Ltd joined UKSPA as an affiliate partner member in 2024 and attended our first conference in October 2024. Greenlight Computers provides resilient connectivity solutions to science parks, IT support services to landlords and IT support services to tenant/occupier companies. All services provided operate to regulated and accredited standards including ISO 9001, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials plus and GxP. Find out more. UKSPA [...]
Keep an eye out for Greenlight Computers at the UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference.
Keep an eye out for Greenlight Computers at the UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference. The UKSPA 40th Anniversary Conference is Underway! We're thrilled to announce that Greenlight Computers is actively participating in this prestigious event. Our CEO, Gary Dodson, will be accompanied by one of our Relationship Managers and we are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and engaging with industry leaders at the UKSPA Conference. October [...]
Greenlight Computers are Delighted to be Shortlisted for an ‘Emerging Exporter Award’ and an ‘Impact Award’, at the Insider International Trade Awards 2024.
Greenlight Computers are Delighted to be Shortlisted for an ‘Emerging Exporter Award’ and an ‘Impact Award’, at the Insider International Trade Awards 2024. Greenlight Computers are thrilled and honoured to have made the final shortlist of nominees for the Insider International Trade Awards 2024 in the categories of ‘Emerging Exporter’ and ‘Impact’ To be recognised in these two categories further highlights our commitment to providing exceptional service and building [...]
Greenlight Computers are Delighted to make the UKSPA Awards Final Shortlist
Greenlight Computers are Delighted to make the UKSPA Awards Final Shortlist Greenlight Computers are thrilled and honoured to have made the final shortlist of nominees for the UKSPA 40th Anniversary Awards in the category of Customer Service – Business Affiliates. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing exceptional service and building strong relationships with our clients and partners. Being acknowledged alongside such esteemed organizations inspires us to [...]
IT Strategy essentials for NFP’s Webinar
Simple & Secure: IT Strategy essentials for NFP’s in 2025 Does your organisation's IT enable the business to work effectively and securely? This webinar will share with you the key factors involved in getting the right IT Strategy in place to support your business in 2025 and beyond. During the hour we will look at: Breaking IT down into bite size chunks and looking at the key considerations [...]
ACTA Group Director visits Greenlight Computers HQ for Partnership update
Acta Group Director visits Greenlight Computers HQ for Partnership update Acta Group Senior Director, Operations and Marketing Heidi Brown Lewis took time out of her busy schedule to meet with Gary Dodson CEO Greenlight Computers in Manchester. Heidi, normally based in Washington DC was over to visit the UK and European operations and we were delighted she took the opportunity to visit Greenlight. Who are Acta Group? [...]
Greenlight Computers CEO visits UKSPA HQ
Greenlight Computers CEO visits UKSPA HQ To mark joining UKSPA as affiliate member for IT & Telecom solutions provider Gary Dodson CEO Greenlight Computers visited Adrian Sell Head of Membership and Communication at Chesterford Research Park. Who are UKSPA? The UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) is a membership community providing collaboration and connectivity to over 200 science parks and 6,000 businesses on those parks. UKSPA supports, promotes, [...]
Meet Our CEO at an Upcoming Event
Meet Our CEO at an Upcoming Event Greenlight Computers CEO Gary Dodson is attending or presenting at several events in August and September please make a point to introduce yourselves. 14th August – Societas Executive Network – Knutsford (invite only via Societas) 20th August – MBH Freelancer Connect (open collaboration event) 22nd August – ANS Partner Summit 2024 (partnering open event) 2nd September – University of Cambridge startup [...]
Maintaining the standards of cyber security in a workforce that embraces Freelancers
Maintaining the standards of cyber security in a workforce that embraces Freelancers Life science companies often collaborate with freelancers for specialised tasks. The benefits of working with freelancers are numerous and include access to specialist skills, ability to manage resources on time-related projects, access to people with broad experience across yours and other sectors. However being a freelancer, a hybrid employee, sometimes supporting multiple clients, does require companies [...]
Greenlight Computers Sponsors MBH Freelance Connect Networking Event
Greenlight Computers Sponsors MBH Freelance Connect Networking Event We are proud to be sponsoring and promoting MBH (Manchesters B2B Business Hub) newest venture into freelancer networking with Freelance Connect. Greenlight Computers has long supported freelancers with IT Services and we are pushing to help more freelancers be cyber secure to give them a competitive edge when it comes to working with businesses rather than a security risk. If [...]
Life Science & Healthcare IT support – it requires partners.
Life Science & Healthcare IT Support - it Requires Partners Being an IT partner to companies in the Life Science & Healthcare sector Greenlight Computers knows that successful service delivery depends on your ability to work with other partners involved in providing equipment and services. That can mean working with lab equipment suppliers to connect their test equipment to the client network so that the test data can [...]
Is Achieving Net Zero a Goal for Your Business?
Is Achieving Net Zero a Goal for Your Business? It's a beautiful day here in Manchester, and our team at Greenlight Computers has been on the move, enjoying the sun when they can. We hope you're enjoying the sunshine too. While the warmer weather brings smiles, it's also a reminder of the extreme heat events plaguing parts of North America, Europe, and China. This might seem unrelated to [...]
Why Greenlight Computers Recommends ESET Protect Complete
Why Greenlight Computers Recommends ESET Protect Complete Ever misplaced your phone or laptop, only to find it later in a fluster? Imagine that happening with a device you use for work, a device that maybe contains sensitive company data! It's a stressful situation, but with our IT support and ESET Protect Complete, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Lost or Stolen Device? ESET’s Remote Encryption to the [...]
Are you Ready for a Big Pharma Audit?
Are you Ready for a Big Pharma Audit? Greenlight Computers Life Science Audit Specialists The regulatory bodies engaged with the innovative Life Sciences industry help the industry to innovate with structure and control. One of their tools is the audit process and we know that audits by regulatory bodies can be stressful. At Greenlight Computers, we understand the unique needs of life science businesses. As a leading IT service [...]
Greenlight Computers CEO to attend Lenovo CSP European Partner Forum in London
Greenlight Computers CEO to attend Lenovo CSP European Partner Forum in London 18th June 2024 Gary Dodson CEO of Greenlight Computers is delighted to have been invited to the Lenovo CSP European Partner Forum at London’s Park Plaza hotel. This forum gives Greenlight Computers and other strategic partners the opportunity to meet some of the key executives within the Lenovo and discuss future growth and expansion. Greenlight Computers [...]
Greenlight Welcomes Our New License and Subscription Manager
Greenlight Welcomes Our New License and Subscription Manager Greenlight Computers has recently recruited Deekshita Vidhyashankar, our new License and Subscription Manager. We have invested in this new role and in Deekshita to ensure that we make further progress on the following license and subscription based outcomes: Client Satisfaction: Clients rely on MSPs such as Greenlight Computers to manage their IT infrastructure efficiently. By ensuring that licenses and subscriptions are [...]
Greenlight Computers and Play it Green Partnership Promoting Sustainability
Greenlight Computers and Play it Green Partnership Promoting Sustainability At Greenlight Computers, we are taking significant steps to address environmental pressures. Our core service strategy of having engineers close to our customers is of course a mainstay of our approach. In response to our customers' growing eco-consciousness, we are seeing an increase in customers wanting to take out extended warranties to prolong the life of devices, reducing waste and [...]
Unlock Your Potential with Freelancing and Independent Consulting
Embrace the Freelance Revolution: Unlock Your Potential with Freelancing and Independent Consulting In today’s dynamic work environment, the allure of freelancing and independent consulting is undeniable. Offering a blend of flexibility, autonomy, and the potential for creative and professional growth, this career path has attracted a diverse group of talented individuals. Yet, like any choice, it comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. The Benefits of [...]
Greenlight Computers’ specialisation in the life sciences and biological sciences sectors delivers strategic advantages that extend benefits to clients across various other sectors.
Greenlight Computers’ specialisation in the life sciences and biological sciences sectors delivers strategic advantages that extend benefits to clients across various other sectors. Here’s why our expertise in life and biological sector support is applicable to clients in other sectors: Cross-Sector Expertise: The complex IT needs of the life sciences sector, from regulatory compliance to data management, require a high level of precision and expertise. Greenlight’s experience in [...]
Moving from Anti-virus to AI led Cyber Protection with ESET
Moving from Anti-virus to AI led Cyber Protection with ESET ESET have declared that on-premise licences are being demised in 2024 after several years of successful protection and replaced by new AI driven cloud-based licencing, designed to handle the latest cyber threat landscape which is becoming ever more complex. As a leading MSP focussed on the Life Sciences sector Greenlight Computers have been a long-standing partner of ESET with [...]
Consulting Services – Audit Questionnaire Completion – How We Can Help
Consulting Services – Audit Questionnaire Completion – How We Can Help As your trusted IT Managed Service Provider (MSP), our primary goal is to ensure the seamless and secure operation of your IT infrastructure, enabling your business to grow and succeed. In recent times we have found increasing numbers of customers approaching us to help with completing questionnaires. That can include compliance questionnaires from your customers or prospective customers, [...]
Safeguarding Mobile Data: Essential Strategies for Freelancers and Businesses
Safeguarding Mobile Data: Essential Strategies for Freelancers and Businesses In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, reliance on mobile devices for work has become more prevalent than ever. As an IT services company specialising in working with freelancers, contractors, and businesses of all sizes, we understand the critical importance of protecting mobile data. Understanding the Risks Common Threats to Mobile Data Security Mobile devices are vulnerable to a myriad [...]
Why Windows Home Operating System is a Security Risk
Why Windows Home Operating System is a security risk Devices with Windows Home Operating System are not recommended to have access to company networks mainly for reasons related to security. Here are some reasons why we think there is risk in allowing devices with Windows Home Operating System to access a company network: Security risk - Lack of Domain Join Capability: One of the most significant limitations of [...]
Celebrating Good Work by the Greenlight Computers Team
Celebrating good work by the Greenlight Computers team Every day in an MSP (Managed Service Provider) like Greenlight Computers is a busy and varied one. Managing the IT for 150 plus businesses throws up lots of surprises and its essential you have a team that cares about the customers and tries their very best to keep the IT running smoothly. The Greenlight Computers helpdesk gets 100 plus calls a [...]
10 Tips to Make Your University Spinout Scalable With a Small Budget
10 tips to make your university spinout scalable with a small budget You have begun your new life as a university spin-out. You are full of enthusiasm and are eager to make your mark on the world. You get moving and then the questions start to raise themselves. Who can you turn to for advice? When you start for the first time you can’t prepare for every eventuality, but [...]
Is Passwordless Authentication the Next step for Online Security?
Is Passwordless the next step for online authentication and security? In our increasingly interconnected digital landscape, traditional passwords have evolved into both a necessity and a vulnerability. Users grapple with a multitude of passwords, resorting to risky practices like reusing or jotting them down. Meanwhile, cyber threats exploit these weaknesses, leading to data breaches and compromised accounts. Let's delve into the limitations of conventional password-based authentication and explore the [...]
JIM Sponsorship renewed for a further 2 years
JIM Sponsorship renewed for a further 2 years. Greenlight Computers was delighted with the progress being made with the Manchester job board JIM www.jobsinmcr.co.uk As JIM’s first and longest serving sponsors Greenlight Computers watches with pride as the JIM website metrics keep rising. At the start of the year traffic to the website is up over 500% on the comparable period in 2023. The most exciting statistic is the [...]
What is MFA Fatigue and how it can affect your business
What is MFA Fatigue and how it can affect your business MFA Fatigue is a social engineering attack where repeated push notifications are sent to users in the hope that with the constant barrage of multifactor authentications the users click accept which then allows attackers into their accounts. Multifactor authentication is a means of adding another layer of security to users accounts, which could be their personal or work accounts. [...]
Starting a Business, Running an IT Service Company, and More Insights From One of Greenlight Computers Founders
Starting a Business, Running an IT Service Company, and More Insights From One of Greenlight Computers Founders We recently had the opportunity to sit down with one of our company's founders to give our clients and anyone who is interested an insight into what it is like starting a business, some of the challenges both starting a business and running one in recent years. With access to such a [...]
New Team Member Announcement
New Team Member Announcement We are excited to announce the arrival of Daniel into the Greenlight Computers team to promote our Freelancer Protect service. What is Freelancer Protect? When people transition from corporate careers to becoming freelancer’s they lose the security and IT support they were accustomed to. Freelancer Protect has been developed to provide M365 Premium, Cyber Security and IT Support to a standard equivalent to [...]
Future Investment Plans for UK Life Sciences
Future Investment Plans for UK Life Sciences Shadow secretaries of state for innovation and health, Peter Kyle and Wes Streeting, at Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst in Hertfordshire (Image: Will Durrant/LDRS) The press are talking a lot about future investment plans for the UK’s Life Science industry. It’s a £43bn sector and sites across the UK are working hard to develop their facilities further for Life Sciences. For over [...]
Global IT Vendor Lenovo visit Greenlight Computers
Global IT Vendor Lenovo visit Greenlight Computers at Sci-Tech Daresbury The Lenovo CSP team are an important cog in Greenlight Computers growth journey for 2024 and face-to-face quarterly sessions are a key part of the strategy and planning. Tahmid Ahmed and Joel Wilson represented Lenovo with Gary Dodson and John Hayes from Greenlight Computers for an excellent session focused around how Lenovo and Microsoft can support Greenlight Computers to [...]
Cyber Security for Business – What Management Think
Cyber Security for Business – What Management Think. Oh no, not another lecture on cyber security. Can’t I put up my shield and have just one day without the constant bombardment telling me of another threat, another risk, another gap in my organisation? Greenlight get-it. We hear you every day. We are amongst you, on your sites, in your offices. We talk to you every day, often face to [...]
Plans for a £450m Student and Life Science Cluster in the Centre of Manchester
Plans for a £450m Student and Life Science Cluster in the Centre of Manchester Manchester City Council’s planning committee meets next week to discuss the plans of two connected projects on Upper Brook Street, that are set to bring dedicated Laboratory space into the heart of Manchester and work towards cementing Manchester as a Life Science powerhouse in the region. Credit: Kadans [...]
Upskilling our IT Support Staff as Greenlight Continues to Grow
Upskilling our IT Support Staff as Greenlight Continues to Grow Supporting the growth of our 1st line and 2nd line engineers The IT landscape is ever evolving, and the role of IT support professionals has become increasingly critical. The rapid advancements, emerging technologies, and constant innovation within the industry is causing more businesses and clients to fall behind the standard when it comes to IT infrastructure and [...]
How does Artificial Intelligence effect your Business?
How does Artificial Intelligence effect your Business? It was great to see the UK taking a lead on getting some governance around how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is regulated. Hosting the AI Summit and delivering The Bletchley Declaration looks to be a great step forward. Artificial Intelligence is already making huge changes, here are some of the benefits of AI for businesses. AI can help improve decision making [...]
Cyber Security for Business – What Users Think
Cyber Security for Business – What Users Think. At Greenlight Computers we deal with Cyber Security matters every day. Be that helping clients with queries or advising on how to deal with the latest threats or researching the latest tools to help manage the cyber threat. Because we are out there with you, on your sites, in your offices, we hear you. We see when your staff get weary, [...]
Going SILVER at SciTech Daresbury
Going SILVER at SciTech Daresbury After less than a year on campus at Sci-Tech Daresbury, the Greenlight Computers team have been selected as silver partners for our commitment to collaboration. Based on the 2nd floor of the Innovation Centre we have started to enjoy collaborating with some really interesting companies and consultants on site and in the wider Liverpool City Region eco system. Room S33 [...]
Greenlight Computers Ltd secures ISO9001 and ISO27001 accreditations.
Greenlight Computers Ltd secures ISO9001 and ISO27001 accreditations. Earlier this summer Greenlight Computers completed the process of accreditation for both IS09001 and ISO27001. These added to our existing CE+ (Cyber Essentials Plus) and Life Science GxP accreditations stand us in good stead for client supply chain audits in 2024 and beyond. Click the link above to hear what our CEO Gary Dodson [...]
Greenlight Computers Ltd has a stand tomorrow at the Alderley Park Suppliers Fair, see you there.
Greenlight Computers Ltd has a stand tomorrow at the Alderley Park Suppliers Fair, see you there. [This event has passed] This will be Greenlight Computers first event stand in partnership with Lenovo CSP and Microsoft Azure. The team representing Greenlight Computers on the day will include Sophie Marcelin-Horne (Life Sciences Relationship Manager) & John Hayes (Life Science Relationships Manager) also available John Sewell (COO) & Gary Dodson [...]
Launch of Special Offers
Launch of Special Offers section on website Greenlight Computers sparks interest in great deals and other group companies by launching a special offers section on our website. Launched on 28th June 2023 the new special offers section has seen immediate traffic and interest from both existing clients and potential clients. Offers of FREE or discounted services and products are not uncommon in the world of [...]
New Manchester Head Office Location
New Manchester Head Office Location After many years of operating in The Arches, Greenlight Computers have found a new location and moved our headquarters into a new office in the heart of Manchester. Our new Head Office boasts a skyline view of Manchester in a formal office space and is just a short walk from The Arndale. While we will miss the sound of trains running overhead [...]
Industry Leadership
Industry Leadership Greenlight Computers was pleased to attend Managed Services Summit North last week and meet with the leadership teams of other Northern MSP businesses. The full day conference at Manchester Central explored the latest trends in Cyber Security, CRM, RMM and many other key subjects, the knowledge of which is essential to running a successful MSP.The motivational keynote speaker for the event was Darren Campbell MBE a [...]
Much anticipated fifth site for Greenlight Computers Ltd
Much anticipated fifth site for Greenlight Computers Ltd Greenlight Computers Ltd, the life sciences IT support specialists, recently opened its new workspace at Sci-Tech Daresbury, its fifth office overall. The Greenlight Computers team has attended events for many years at Sci-Tech Daresbury and has been continuously impressed by the development of its business community and the expansion of the campus. Under the long-term leadership of Paul Treloar [...]
How to Learn Computer Science with a Raspberry Pi
How to Learn Computer Science with a Raspberry Pi What is a Raspberry Pi? In short, the Raspberry Pi is a stripped back, very basic PC. It is a single motherboard, exposed with all its components there to feel, touch and configure. They are approximately credit-card sized, which can be a surprise, for something that can fit in the palm of your hand, and can work as [...]
Introducing the Digital Services Act and How it Could Affect Your Business in the Future
Introducing the Digital Services Act and How it Could Affect Your Business in the Future What is the Digital Services act? The Digital Services Act targets the big tech companies, on how to enable users to have more control over their online data. It covers things like data collection and targeted advertising. They want to make the online world safer, for things that are illegal in the [...]
Cut Your IT costs with thin and zero clients
Cut Your IT costs with thin and zero clients With technology evolving at an ever-increasing pace, even the traditional laptop setup has been revolutionised. As the world transitions to a working from home model, thin and even zero clients could be the solution your business needs. What are thin and zero clients? Thin clients are very stripped back laptops. They have the basic setup, [...]
How to Speed Up Google Chrome
How to Speed Up Google Chrome Google Chrome is the most popular web browser and for good reason. It offers much functionality and constant updates that mean it leads the web browser space. Our easy tips will help keep your Chrome browser speedy. Latest version Ensuring that you have the latest verison of Google Chrome will mean that you have updates from their developers [...]
How the Semiconductor Shortage Affects Your Electronics
How the Semiconductor Shortage Affects Your Electronics In an era when technology is constantly advancing, a shortage of semiconductors and therefore desktop computers could significantly seriously hinder the tech world's progress. Besides desktop computers, semiconductors go hand in hand with a variety of other devices, such as phones, printers, and even cars. Semiconductors are also essential tools in major industries, including finance and manufacturing so a shortage [...]
What Benefits Could SharePoint Offer My Business?
What benefits could SharePoint offer my business? SharePoint comes bundled in Office 365 E1, E3 and E5 licence types. But often, companies are not taking advantage of this powerful product. We are here this week to explain the benefits that SharePoint could offer your business. Essentially, SharePoint works as a shared cloud service within your business. It allows for sharing of files in the cloud, so you [...]
Looking Forward to Windows 11 Release
The Windows 11 Release Date and the New Features When Does Windows 11 Release? Windows 11 is the latest OS release from Microsoft. This upgrade will become available from October 5th 2021 and will be available as a free upgrade for eligible PCs and Laptops in phases. New PCs and Laptops will be available to purchase pre-loaded with Windows 11. On release day, some features [...]
Greenlight Computers HQ – New Lease Agreed
Greenlight Computers HQ – New Lease Agreed Most of the world has been in some form of lockdown since March 2020. Our world continues to operate in a different way than pre COVID-19 days, with many people now working from home. Greenlight Computers is bucking the trend and is delighted to announce the renewal of its lease with the University of Manchester for its HQ [...]
Will I Get My New Computer for Christmas?
Will I Get My New Computer for Christmas? Most of the world has been in some form of lockdown since March. Our world continues to operate in a different way than pre covid19 days, with restrictions on what we can do, where we can go etc. The impact of the availability of electronic goods has been very severe. In this article, I want to discuss the shortage of laptops [...]
Bring Business Back – COVID-19 Track and Trace
Bring Business Back - COVID-19 Track and Trace We are all keen to Bring Business Back. Greenlight Computers, in common with many businesses, is emerging from remote working and opening up its facilities. As with all businesses we need to make sure we follow government guidance around coronavirus safe working practices. Of course, we have all put in place signage, hand sanitising stations, physical separation [...]
Is My IT Up To The Job While Working From Home?
Is My IT Up To The Job While Working From Home? After weeks in lockdown, many of us who can work from home have made it work, and we like it. One important service which has enabled us to work from home is our IT. Here I look at what you should consider from an IT security perspective when working from home (wfh). Is there [...]
A Simple Guide to Blockchain
A Simple Guide to Blockchain This learning article trended with over 3000 views on LinkedIn so we have added it to our news feed as a useful guide to find out more about Blockchain technology. I have been researching Blockchain recently as I am helping a Lancaster Uni spin-out called Hostmine with IT Support and a new website www.hostmine.uk that the guys at Greenlightweb designed and [...]
The Fight Against Cyber Crime Escalates
The Fight Against Cyber Crime Escalates Cyber threats continue to grow, sadly, during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown across the globe. The press is full of nightmare stories, but the big players are battling hard to keep us all safe. Here are some examples that act as both: • Warning to be vigilant (if in doubt don’t click) and • Confidence that the IT industry is pushing hard to stop [...]
Bitcoin Trading
Bitcoin Trading Greenlight Computers Ltd accepted its first contract payments via Bitcoin trading last week. Our Digital Marketing team were contracted to design & build a new hosted web platform for cryptocurrency exchange and the client requested to pay in Bitcoin. Conversion back to £’s was easy enough and made our accountants happy. Greenlight Computers operates as a Single Point of Service for all the IT [...]
Insider Media Investment Breakfast
Insider Media Investment Breakfast 13th February 2019 Insider breakfast seminars are regular events in Manchester and are always very informative, the event today on the state of Property Investment in Greater Manchester was no exception. Simon Keegan – Editor @ Insider Media with Gary Dodson – MD @ Greenlight Computers Insider breakfast seminars are regular events in Manchester and are always very informative, the event [...]
Greenlight Computers supports ESOF
Greenlight Computers supports ESOF 2016 Manchester has been selected as the host city for the 7th ESOF conference in July 2016 and Greenlight Computers is proud to support the event. We were delighted to attend the launch event and inspired by the commitment of Sir Howard Bernstein, Dame Nancy Rothwell, Professor Brian Cox and many other great contributors to developing Manchester as a Science City. The [...]