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Ransomware and how to Avoid it

Ransomware and how to Avoid it

Understanding what Ransomware is You may be wondering why Ransomware is one of the most threatening forms of malware and how it poses a threat to you and your devices. Just by looking at the name...

Outlook vs Gmail: What is better in 2022?

Outlook vs Gmail: What is better in 2022?

Outlook and Gmail are some of the top contenders when it comes to the emailing world. These two platforms can be considered the two heavyweights of emailing with a respective number of users for...

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

What is 2FA? Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an important security measure which allows you to add an extra security layer in addition to your password. By adding in this extra layer, you are...

Portal Technologies 2021 Christmas Opening hours

Portal Technologies 2021 Christmas Opening hours

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2021 - 2022 With the holidays fast approaching, we want to remind our customers of our opening hours during this time. Friday 24th December – 9am – 1.30pm Monday...

Cyber Essentials – Safeguard your Business

Cyber Essentials – Safeguard your Business

What is Cyber Essentials? The Cyber Essentials certificate is a scheme run by the National Cyber Security Centre and is aimed at getting all businesses to a standard security level to prevent...

Should Businesses Outsource IT Support?

Should Businesses Outsource IT Support?

What is outsourced IT support? When you outsource your IT support you are putting your trust into a managed service provider (MSP). These managed service providers will handle all your business’s IT...

Good Luck Sophie

Good Luck Sophie

Our Portal blog is different today as I share with you some team news. I often leave the blogs to our creative department as I work away from the limelight. So today is different as I want to take...

Global Computer Chip Shortage

Global Computer Chip Shortage

How will the Global Shortage of Computer Chips affect your business. Portal Technologies would like to make all our clients and business owners aware that there is a global shortage of computer...

SKOUT New Partner Press Release

SKOUT New Partner Press Release

Portal Technologies Expands Cybersecurity Practice with New AI Powered Partnership Today Portal Technologies, a leading managed IT service provider in Scotland, announced a strategic partnership...

Social Media Update

Social Media Update

2021 picked up where 2020 left off. More lockdown measures resulting in more chal-lenges for everyone. Retail Businesses forced to stop trading, office-based workers continuing to adapt to working...

Portal Technologies in Review

Portal Technologies in Review

As 2020 comes to an end, I felt it would be appropriate time to thank everyone for their support over what has been a challenging year. Covid-19 has had a significant impact on Portal Technologies,...