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We’re delighted to announce that the Net Primates Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation has been renewed for the second year running. Regrettably, our accreditation …
Hampshire-based accountancy practice, David Tilsley Limited, receive IT support from Net Primates. We recently caught up with owner, David Tilsley, to find out more… …
Usually, at this time of year, we would be talking about holiday season and how to prepare for it. This is …
Over the last couple of months Cyber Attacks have increased dramatically. Many of the ‘Big Boys’ have been hit. Just …
If your premises are empty it may be the ideal opportunity to get all those IT issues sorted out. Email migrations …
We regularly provide IT information on the issues that we feel are vital for the success of businesses. As IT security, and the …
Are you ready for the New Normal? We keep hearing about this ‘new normal’. Whilst the phrase may be jarring, we can’t …
Microsoft have just embarked on a renaming exercise. There have been NO changes to their products, but the product names have changed. It will be interesting to …
In January we reinforced the necessity to have an IT Strategy in place and recent events have demonstrated just how vital this is. No one could …
If you’ve recently had to swiftly decamp from work to home, have your backup systems accompanied you? Now is the time to check – don’t leave …
The Covid-19 pandemic crisis that we find ourselves in has brought the unscrupulous nature of Cybercrimals to the fore once again. Whilst the …
Businesses all over the world are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of the many changes the UK Government …
Follow the FBI’s updated security statistics for 2019 Alarming figures have been released by the FBI, indicating the sharp rise …
We’re sorry to announce that we’ve taken the decision to cancel our next Cyber Security Awareness Seminar, due to take …
Net Primates have been working hard over the last couple of weeks to assist customers prepare for the impact the …
Q1 of 2020 has shown the highest numbers of Net Primates clients choosing to protect their Office 365 email accounts …
We wouldn’t recommend that anyone buys cheap IT kit, but spending less is not always a bad thing. It is …
Need IT kit that is up to the job? Ask Net Primates. As HP Gold Partners we’ve been endorsed as …
Steve is never happier than when he’s surrounded by boxes of shiny, new network equipment. Installing said network and documenting …
Use the features of Office 365 Enhanced for your benefit and maximise the impact on your business… Microsoft Office 365 is a …
Net Primates were pleased to deliver our first CyberSecurity Seminar of 2020 today at Agora 3‘s lovely facilities in Totton, …
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an additional layer of security to your Office 365 accounts. Used alongside a stringent Password …
We recently heard from a local Financial Director who’d had their Office 365 email compromised. This allowed an unscrupulous cybercriminal …
Cyber Security MUST be a core focus for you during 2020. 88% of organisations saw email-based spoofing of business partners or vendors, and …
Did you avoid downtime and maintain business efficiency, or did you suffer from lack of kit, unexpected expenditure and emergencies? …
Are you flummoxed by Firewalls, flustered by Phishing and mixed up about Malware? Here are some of the most commonly used terms. If …
We all receive constant reminders of how many shopping days there are left until Christmas, but how about IT days? …
The Net Primates office is closing for Christmas on Tuesday 24th December at 5pm, reopening on Thursday 2nd January at …
As we look into our crystal ball we have a pretty clear idea of the trajectory of travel for IT in 2020… …
We’d like to thank all our loyal customers for supporting Net Primates during our strongest year ever! We’ve taken on …
The top 3 IT industry developments that have impacted businesses are: The adoption and utilisation of Microsoft Office 365 An …
How long is it since you took a cold, hard look at your IT Security? When did your organisation last …
Yes, we know IT security is not the sexiest of subjects, but it is a hot topic (or at least …
Small businesses are a prime target for unscrupulous hackers. Here’s why… The national news features stories of BIG security breaches …
Cyber Attacks on individuals and small businesses are increasing with alarming regularity – most of us will know someone who has …
Question: Why is £9,900 a magic number for email fraudsters? Answer: Because they know that anything over £10k will be flagged …
Are your staff in the habit of engaging in horseplay around the premises, mimicking each other’s voices and mannerisms? Whilst this …
Question: What do ‘12345’ and ‘Password’ have in common? Answer: They are the two most common passwords used online. Yes, we …
Morwenna is the Net Primates Office Administrator. If you need to telephone us, you’ll be greeted by Morwenna who can create or update your support …
You could well have heard about the Government’s ‘Cyber Essentials’ accreditation. The Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) promotes Cyber Essentials accreditation …
We recently told you about our new Professional Services Automation (PSA) system – ‘Connectwise Manage’ being introduced at Net Primates to help …
Jon Procter has been a highly valued team member since 2015. Mostly involved in undertaking project work, Jon has been …
In September we spoke about how vital it is to prepare for a new member of staff in our ‘Is your team …
Find out about new services to help your business… Microsoft Office 365 is a comprehensive suite of complementary applications as …
There are always many ways that we can achieve our goals. Some may seem more exciting than others but may …
“Steve, Rupert and the team at Net Primates have been a source of fantastic support to our business. They are …
Do you know a business with 5-25 staff that you feel would benefit from the Net Primates treatment? The sorts of things to to listen …
Net Primates are pleased to announce the launch of our new company logo and colour scheme, which represents the services …
Never let it be said that the grass grows under Steve’s and Rupert’s feet! Net Primates Managing Director, Steve Cole …
What’s the significance of January 14th 2020? We’re afraid that it’s nothing to get overly excited about, but it is important …
“The Net Primates team have supported my photography studio business – The Photo Rooms, in Southampton since start up in …
Microsoft Office is an extremely strong platform for small businesses and one which we fully endorse and support here at Net …
Whilst you may talk to the business owner who dusts off their ancient, trusty PC without issue, or you’ve heard …
The primary Net Primates focus into 2019 continues to be security. That doesn’t mean that we’re not covering all the …
How are those resolutions going? Still going strong? One resolution that we’d urge you to make (and keep), if you …
We all receive constant reminders of how many shopping days there are left until Christmas, but how about IT days? …
The Net Primates office is closing for Christmas on Friday 21st December at 5pm, reopening on Wednesday 2nd January at …
“When I am away it is reassuring to know that my staff can pick up the phone and call the Net …
For those of you with Microsoft Office 365 you may have already migrated your mailbox, but what if you haven’t? …
Want to understand your Algorithm from your Antivirus and your Cookies from your Cache??? Just ask us what you need …
We recently mentioned how internet speeds can be unnecessarily slow, and how these can be improved. But what if your …
Does the mention of an IT strategy fill you with doom and dread? Please don’t let it – it’s really …
Chris is passionate about IT, always quick to find the best solution to the latest IT dilemma. He joins Net …
“We’ve worked with Rupert and the team for many years and are very grateful for the skills and expertise that …
Billed by Microsoft as ‘Your mobile, intelligent intranet’ here we give an overview of Sharepoint and how you could use …
Slow internet speeds can cause one of two things – sleep or sheer anger! Either is not great for productivity …
As we chase our tails, completing the day job, marketing the company, strategising for the future, etc, etc it’s often …
Customer reviews are the opportunity to: Discuss any anticipated changes to your business in the forthcoming year. Are you looking …
Sarah joins Net Primates as our Customer Service & Admin Coordinator. Having worked within big brands such as Cisco and …
“When Loretto and I first established Belvoir Southampton, Rupert gave us excellent IT advice and support and this has continued …
So, you’re confident that your organisation is not at risk of cyber attach. All your machines have anti-virus software, you’ve …
As subscribers to Microsoft Office 365 some of you will already be using the Planner app, but for those that …
Now that we’re in the midst of the summer holidays most businesses will have staff disappearing for a week or …
Installing ‘plugins’ or ‘extensions’ into our internet browsers can seem like a good idea at the time. We’re told that …
On 3rd April 2018 Net Primates has officially incorporated local IT specialists, ITC. ITC was formed in 1998 to offer …
We are really pleased to have been able to make a cash donation of £1,000 to help the great work …
We are really pleased to have been able to make a donation to help the Ronald McDonald House Southampton. They …
In May, Net Primates were commissioned with providing shoreside connectivity support to Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas.
After a successful project back in November 2014 welcoming Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas® to Southampton, Net Primates was given …
Sometimes things do go wrong and if they do we want to keep our customers up to date with what …