Proactive v Reactive IT Support – Prevention is Better than Cure
IT failure – something every business dreads. That’s not surprising when last year it was reported that every major IT failure can affect an average of 776,000 people and cost an employer £410,000 for each technology problem they face. Of course those figures include massive corporations, but demonstrate the high relative cost and inconvenience of […]
IT Security – Is Your Business Protected?
What would happen if there was a breach in your IT security? IT security breaches come in many forms – physical damage, computer viruses, hackers or even mistakes by employees – any of which could disrupt the day to day running of your organisation. Worse than that, data could be permanently lost, or used by […]
Why is IT Maintenance Vital?
Do you want to keep your IT system in good health? Like most things, keeping your IT system in good repair helps keep it working efficiently for far longer. This involves maintaining everything – including the physical hardware, the system files, the data, and the applications and programs. The physical hardware – the PC, laptop, […]
Does your business need an IT support contract?
IT system crashed? Now what will you do? Every day your business relies on IT systems – the hardware such as servers, PCs, laptops, tablets and printers; the infrastructure, which includes the cabling, routers and switches, and the software – operating systems and applications. Unfortunately, any part of this can fail.
Direct Voice and Data Celebrate 30 Years of Business
Huddersfield based business telephones and IT system specialists Direct Voice and Data are celebrating 30 years in business. Established in 1984 following the deregulation of the telecoms market, the company started life as “Dial-In Telephones” with a shop in Huddersfield town centre. Within a year, the company was rapidly expanding, offering complete business system solutions […]
Telecommunications Landmarks in West Yorkshire
The largest county in the United Kingdom, Yorkshire is renowned for its unspoilt countryside, its historical past and its fierce traditions. Often referred to as “God’s Own County”, visitors to Yorkshire can enjoy the vast Yorkshire Moors, the rolling Pennine Hills and the rugged heritage coastal areas at Whitby, Scarborough and Filey. To residents and […]
Phone and IT Systems for Schools, Colleges and Universities
For schools, colleges and universities, a robust communications system is essential for staying in touch with parents, colleagues, local businesses and the surrounding community. But with technology developing at such a rapid pace, choosing the ideal telephone and IT solution can be a challenge. Direct Voice and Data have vast experience in designing and installing […]
Business Phones and IT Solutions for Hotels
Business phones and IT systems are important tools for most businesses today. Enabling you to interact with your clients and look after their needs, a reliable telephone and IT system is critical to your daily operations. But for large hotels in particular, telephone and IT systems play a much bigger role. Not only do they […]
