Next year sees the introduction of the EU’s new data legislation, General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. It applies to any organisation storing or processing personal data both using automated systems or manual filing and replaces the Data Protection Act that has been in place since 1998. But what does the introduction of this new […]
As technology continues to move to cloud-based software, so is that of business phone lines with less reliance on physical phone systems and more requirements for hosted telephony solutions. Hosted phone systems differ from the traditional fixed phone line as they are hosted on an external server and entirely managed offsite with no need for […]
How a hosted telephony solution can give you an advantage over your rivals What differentiates you from your competitors? Every company needs a competitive edge to survive in an increasingly competitive marketplace. And with consumers more willing to shop around, it’s important to look at all the ways in which you can gain an advantage. […]
PCI DSS compliance regulations apply to any business that store payment card data and process card transactions be it over the phone or online. In modern enterprise, this encompasses a lot of businesses. But what does PCI DSS compliance mean for start-ups? And what can they do to ensure that they reach the appropriate compliance […]
If you’re a business owner looking to replace your call-answering system, then there’s a chance that you sometimes feel flummoxed by the options out there and daunted by finding the right system to suit your business operations. An automated IVR solution will probably be something you’ve looked at, but what is it? And could it […]
‘It’ll never happen to us.’ Well, actually it might. More and more businesses are finding themselves the targets of hackers as cybercrime reaches record levels. And it’s not just large corporates that need to be careful. Small and medium size organisations are just as likely to become victims of a cyber attack. According to Small […]
We know from the businesses that we speak to that cost is a major consideration when it comes to addressing their PCI DSS compliance. Many perceive that becoming PCI DSS compliant means forking out on expensive software such as firewalls and encryption systems or bringing in extra staff. In reality the costs of PCI DSS […]
Ok, so we know it’s unlikely that you considered including PCI DSS compliance in your list of New Year resolutions this year. It’s probably not on your radar as much as it is ours and besides, it can appear even less appealing than eating healthy and avoiding chocolate, right? But perhaps you should have a […]
The management of your PCI DSS compliance can be daunting, especially if you don’t understand the regulations and how to implement them. Read on to discover three HUGE benefits to descoping your business and outsourcing PCI DSS compliance to a third party. 1. It removes the responsibility of nearly all PCI DSS requirements from your […]
We’re heading towards that time of year again when shoppers go crazy for a bargain. What security measures should your business have in place to protect customers’ payment details from those cyber attack criminals lurking out there? Black Friday started in the US back in the 1930s before making its way across the Atlantic in […]