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To mark 5 years as the UKI’s number one interactive display for education, First Class Technologies and Promethean are giving you the chance to buy 5 ActivPanel 9 displays at
Sometimes, what seems like a minor task can deliver huge benefits… Which is exactly what cable management does. Maybe you’ve seen someone labelling and organising cables and wondered why they
We like to keep you updated with the latest news from the EdTech sector, including new technology and special offers. We’ve had a number of enquiries from educational organisations recently
Organisations often assume that their Microsoft 365 data is safe, either that it gets dealt with as part of other backup processes, or that Microsoft looks after it. Unfortunately, that’s
Did you know that it’s over 9 years since the release of Windows 10? And that the end of life for Windows 10 is scheduled for next year, 2025? Windows
First Class Technologies partners with a specialist UK based education sector solution house, providing filtering and monitoring systems and firewalls for schools and colleges. Fully compliant with the UK Safer
Have you seen the new G-Touch® Tables that inspire fun learning with subject specific content yet? Pre-loaded with a diverse arrange of software to help with numeracy, literacy, creative, music,
First Class Technologies is delighted to continue for a third year to help The Community Foundation for Staffordshire with the Donate IT Digital scheme. First Class assists the Foundation by
Over £4000 has been raised for We Love Lichfield by supporters of a classic car tour. Over 100 vehicles joined the Cannock Chase Classic Car Tour, travelling over 100 miles
First Class Technologies, based on Britannia Enterprise Park in Lichfield, is sponsoring the Cannock Chase Classic Car Tour for a second year. Over 100 vehicles will be taking to the
In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to keep your online accounts secure. With so many websites and services requiring passwords, it can be difficult to remember them
Have you tried ChatGPT yet? ChatGPT, the new AI (artificial intelligence) platform is a hot topic of conversation at the moment, as people debate how the new technology will affect
A report from cyber-security experts, Secureworks claims that ransomware is no longer the number one method of cyber-attack for hackers looking solely for profit. From analysing more than 500 real-world
Microsoft has announced that it is going to be taking steps to align the pricing of Microsoft Cloud products globally, giving customers consistent pricing that reflects the exchange of the
First Class Technologies is delighted to continue to help The Community Foundation for Staffordshire with the Donate IT Digital scheme for a third year. First Class assists the foundation by
Fully certified under the UK Safer Internet Centre’s “Appropriate Filtering” programme, First Class Technologies partners with a specialist UK based education sector solution house, providing filtering systems and firewalls for
Schools, universities, and further education providers might not seem an obvious target for cybercriminals. There are far more lucrative and high-profile targets out in the wider economy, so why attack
First Class partners with TrilbyTV to create the perfect solution to broadcast information and news around your campus. Unlimited screensThe unlimited screen subscription enables any educational establishment to connect as
First Class Technologies collects and stores redundant IT equipment for contract clients. Periodically, EEE4D who are based in Stoke on Trent and part of the nationwide Community Recycling Consortium, visits
Since the pandemic, some companies are taking the decision to move to alternative premises as their working practices have changed. Moving office is no simple task! But with the right
4 reasons to go with Pro! One of the things we strongly recommend when looking for a new laptop or desktop for your business is to ensure it has Windows
We’re often asked at First Class Technologies whether company servers should be located in the cloud or on-premise. Choosing the right hosting environment is essential in positioning a business for
Many business owners aren’t aware that Microsoft 365 data often isn’t covered by general backups, as it doesn’t usually get included with other backup processes. Although Microsoft ensures your data
First Class Technologies (FCT) is delighted to be continuing to help The Community Foundation for Staffordshire with its Donate IT Digital Scheme. First Class is helping The Community Foundation for
Have you heard about Cyber Essentials? It’s a UK certification scheme designed to show whether an organisation has cyber security protection in place. This Government-backed scheme can help protect organisations
Heard of 3CX phone systems, but not sure whether the technology is relevant to you and your business? 3CX is a robust, fully equipped communications system that allows you to
Do you know what data is being viewed and used in your organisation? Are you aware who is accessing any sensitive files, and performing what action on them? Every business
First Class Technologies is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Worldpay to enable clients to purchase tech solutions by card. Worldpay is the UK’s number one payments provider
You may have heard that Microsoft is increasing the price of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 subscriptions in March 2022. Microsoft has invested in these products over the last decade,
In today’s world of data breaches and cyber security concerns, we all want to build in extra layers of security when it comes to protecting our data. And that’s where
At First Class Technologies, we like to make life as easy as possible for our clients. We pride ourselves on not baffling clients with jargon, as the IT industry has
Business owners sometimes assume that their Microsoft 365 data is safe, either that it gets dealt with as part of other backup processes, or that Microsoft looks after it. Unfortunately,
A warranty for your server is worth every penny when it comes to protecting the productivity and integrity of your business. It goes without saying that, if your business server
If you’re running an old version of Outlook, you may wish to investigate what version you’re using, as Microsoft has recently confirmed new minimum Outlook requirements for Microsoft 365. After
First Class Technologies was proud to be the main sponsor for a Classic Car Tour organised by Wolverhampton & South Staffordshire Car Club, which raised over £1000 for The Community
Nearly six years on from the release of Windows 10, Microsoft has unveiled the Windows 11 operating system. Windows 11 features a fresh, more modern design and some new features,
Whether you are working from home or a busy office, it is easy to feel under pressure when taking telephone calls. There is something about a telephone conversation that can
Interactive electronic whiteboards offer many benefits to teachers and pupils in today’s smart classroom environment, but in the current climate, with COVID-19, self-isolation and online learning affecting day-to-day classroom activities,
It’s happened to all of us at some point. Your Wi-Fi signal is strong but there’s no internet connectivity. Frustrating as it is, it’s also explainable – because Wi-Fi and
Using your voice to control Windows can be a helpful option if you physically can’t or don’t want to use your mouse and keyboard. You can dictate texts to create
Whilst the desktop is a convenient place to store files and program shortcuts, it can get messy very quickly. Here’s how to tidy up your desktop so you can quickly
The pandemic isn’t stopping First Class Technologies help its customers get ready for when the world returns to normal. In what should usually have been half term, we’ve been busy
As we begin to consider how to move forward, returning to the office doesn’t necessarily mean you will be abandoning all of your work-from-home set-ups. In fact, your workforce will
Teams is more than just a video chat offering, it comes with a built-in communications app to facilitate working together with other people on files and documents. It features VoIP,
As video meetings increase in popularity, we’ve put together a brief guide to some of the hotkeys for Zoom on Windows which we hope you’ll find useful. Navigation • Switch
Two ways you can help to keep yourself and the company you work for safe from cyber-attacks (on top of having a good antivirus solution), is to have a strong
Learning Point: Check out the security of your home-working environment. Many people are now working from home and for some people this is a new experience. Even if you are already
IT management can be one of the most costly and time-consuming aspects of running a business, yet having sophisticated and efficient systems in place is often crucial to the long-term
In today’s fast paced economy, decisions need to be made faster than ever before. It’s easy to jump into an agreement without proper due diligence – with potentially dire consequences.
Machine learning is not a new-fangled security technology, but it is poised to be a crucial element in battling known and unknown ransomware threats and exploit kit attacks, among others.
It’s often said that there is nothing more frustrating than a loss of email communication when running a business. Not only does it disrupt productivity, cause expensive downtime and damage
Whether you’re setting up a new business, or looking to update outdated office software – you’ll no doubt be considering the option to use Microsoft Office 365. With its already
Could your business survive after a critical loss of data? Accidental deletions, fire, hardware failures, disasters, ransomware viruses and malicious activity are genuine threats facing every business, every day. Datto
Here is a handy link to find out where your Microsoft Office 365 data is located…. http://o365datacentermap.azurewebsites.net
1. DO NOT OPEN any attachments you are not expecting to receive (especially filenames ending with ‘.exe’). 2. DO N OT DOWNLOAD anything suspicious without checking with your IT department.
Archive in Outlook 2016 for Windows Applies To: Outlook 2016 Outlook 2016 includes a quick archive feature on the Home tab of the ribbon. Office 365 for business customers also
From Skykicks website… The Cloud is an exciting market, but today it just got even more exciting on the news that Microsoft is acquiring LinkedIn. (Overview deck from Microsoft here)
Two thirds of large British businesses have experienced a cyber-attack or breach in the last 12 months, research has revealed. Findings from the Cyber Security Breaches Survey, undertaken by Ipsos
You know you want to move to the cloud, but you don’t know where to begin or how to budget for it. The good news is that you’re not alone.
Microsoft have produced a great Ebook about moving to the cloud and myths around their services such as Office 365 and Microsoft Azure. This Ebook will help small business answer
First Class Technologies, as an established and time served IT Solutions partner, continually reviews security matters and cyber threats such as Spear phishing. Please ensure that your staff are vigilant
‘Insider spoofing’ or faking the CEO’s email address to trick the CFO into transferring millions to criminal bank accounts is big business. Now Microsoft is using big data and reputation
Last month, Microsoft chief executive officer, Satya Nadella, announced that Microsoft Philanthropies will donate $1 billion USD in Microsoft Azure cloud computing resources over the next three years to 70,000
Great news for Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) in the Midlands has arrived in the shape of a merger between two specialist IT Managed Service companies, First Class Technologies based