What Does an Hour of Downtime Cost a Manufacturer?
Eighty people standing idle costs £1,200 an hour in wages alone. The visible and hidden costs of downtime, and how to work out yours.
Your Customer Wants Cyber Essentials. What Now?
Your biggest customer wants proof of Cyber Essentials by next month. Why they’re asking, where manufacturers get caught out, and a simple plan.
Is Your ERP System a Single Point of Failure?
“If the system goes down, we stop.” The five single points of failure around most manufacturers’ ERP systems, and how to reduce the risk.
Why Your Warehouse Wi-Fi Keeps Dropping Out
Scanners that freeze halfway down the aisle. Why factory and warehouse Wi-Fi struggles, and how to fix it properly.
The Old PC Running Your Machine: How to Keep It Safe
The PC that runs your CNC machine hasn’t had a security update in years. You may not need to replace it, but you do need to protect it.
Microsoft 365 for Shop-Floor Staff: Frontline Licences Explained
Twenty people in the office have Microsoft 365. Eighty on the shop floor share a login. How frontline licences fix that.
Why EKC Wanted an IT Partner, Not Just an IT Fixer
EKC’s previous IT provider was slow and reactive. Mark wanted someone who would propose solutions before he had to ask.
How Much Does Managed IT Support Cost?
A straight answer on managed IT support pricing, what affects it, and how to compare quotes fairly.
Why a Password Alone Is No Longer Enough
A strong password can still be stolen. What multi-factor authentication is, why it matters, and the accounts that get forgotten.
Cyber Essentials Explained in Plain English
What Cyber Essentials checks, what changed in April 2026, and why manufacturers get caught out.
