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Whether you like it or not, technology is a fundamental part of modern business. Communicating with customers and clients, storing information safely and securely, as well as putting a plan in place for those unfortunate occasions when events take a wrong turn, is crucial if a company is to function properly. However, for many businesses, IT is seen as a necessary evil.

It seems that cyber security threats are on the news every day. Businesses are struggling to cope with the onslaught of threats posed by malicious hackers, with some notably high-profile cases in recent years. From phishing scams and ransomware to surreptitious key-logging, attacks come in many forms and the penalties for security breaches can be high.

Cyber security threats are everywhere. The media is waking up to the growing risk, and reports of huge data breaches – either because of malicious hackers or human error – are certainly moving up the news agenda. Attacks come in many forms, from opportunistic phishing scams to sophisticated ransomware that encrypts files and demands payment in return for restored access to information.

More businesses than ever before are turning to a managed service provider as a way of outsourcing all or part of their tech provision. These companies recognise that technological advancements have created opportunities and want to harness the power of new developments, while also freeing staff from the day-to-day burden of running a time-consuming, labour-intensive computing system. An internal IT team may also have limited resources to cope with the rapid pace of change.

Technology is an important part of the way the modern motor trade works. New innovations allow businesses to communicate more effectively with customers and suppliers and offers improved methods of storing and retrieving information. However, for many in the motor trade, computers are frustrating, expensive and time-consuming – a barrier to effective day-to-day operations that more often than not is the cause of problems, not a reliable solution.