The Smile IT Blog

We update our blog regularly with IT industry news and all the lowdown from the world of Managed IT Services. Follow it for insights into the software we use, the industries we serve and other tech-related topics that grab our interest. Thanks for visiting, and get in touch if we can answer any of your questions!

cybersecurity and strata management

Cybersecurity and Strata Management

As a strata management company, creating safe and happy communities in the buildings you manage is the goal, right? Having the right technology will be a significant leg-up towards achieving this! That’s why strata managers have embraced digital tech and managed IT support – from robust networks to controlling data…
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upgrade to windows 11

It’s Time to Upgrade to Windows 11

If you’re languishing on Windows 10 like many businesses are, then the time to upgrade is nearly upon you! Microsoft has stated they will be ceasing all support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. There’ll be no security updates, patches or technical support available, which amongst others, is a…
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Managed IT services wishlist

A Managed IT Services Wishlist

The new year is dawning, and businesses like yours are thinking about how their IT provider can help them crush their goals in 2025. Technology is a vital cog in the machine that delivers success, and it needs to be a major component in your business strategies. Do you have…
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2024 review

Smile IT’s 2024 in Review

Here we are again at the end of another year, and they don’t seem to be slowing down. Neither is Smile IT though! We’ve had an awesome 2024 of change, growth and progress, underpinned of course by our relentlessly high-quality IT and telco services. We want to tell you a…
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Vulnerability Scanning

What is Vulnerability Scanning?

To help keep your sensitive data and systems safe, a comprehensive cybersecurity plan needs to have a vulnerability scanning component. This is a method of identifying chinks in your cyber armour before hackers do, giving you the opportunity to fill in the gaps before they can be exploited. The systematic…
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Smile IT acquires Trimble networks

Smile IT Acquires Trimble Networks

We’re pleased to bring you some exciting news today – Smile IT’s acquisition of Trimble Networks has been made official! This is a significant milestone for us as Smile IT continues on it’s growth trajectory. It’s also the beginning of a new chapter, one where the combined resources and skills…
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