G5 Technologies Ltd Appoints George Blyth as New Sales Manager

We are delighted to announce the appointment of George Blyth as its new Sales Manager. This strategic addition to the G5 team reflects the company’s commitment to driving growth and delivering exceptional service to its clients across the region. George brings a wealth of experience in sales leadership, with a proven track record in building […]

IT security tips for working from home

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Companies generally protect their corporate computers and other devices using many different methods. They install security solutions, prohibit employees from installing applications, filter content and restricted web access. Now that many are working from home; home IT security is even more important to us all. We put together these IT security tips for working from […]

Outdoor WiFi for your Business

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Is your WiFi ready for social distancing? Businesses such as pubs and restaurants are now opening back up in time for Summer. Some restrictions are in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19: not allowing bar service, offering table service instead and taking a register of all customers.  Our G5Zone Outdoor WiFi package can […]

Protect your organisation against Cyber Attack

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Protect your organisation against cyber attack A cyber attack can come in many shapes and sizes, but the vast majority are very simple in nature, carried out by relatively unskilled people. A cyber attack can often be the digital equivalent of a thief trying your front door to see if it’s unlocked. What is Cyber […]

The Apprentice

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G5 Apprenticeship Success for Ben G5 are proud to announce apprenticeship success for Ben Hamilton. Ben is the IT companies second apprentice.  Commenting on the appointment, G5 Director Kate Wemyss said. “Ben is the second apprentice we have employed through the QA Apprenticeship scheme and we are keen to let other employers know how positive […]

Windows 7 – End of Life January 2020 – Advice

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Please be aware that Microsoft have announced that Windows 7 is to become ‘end of life’ with effect from 14th January 2020, what this means is that all product updates and more importantly, security updates for Windows 7, will cease from that date. This is the Microsoft Statement: “Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10 […]

5 Options for Emergency Internet Access

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Emergency Internet Access Aberdeen What would you do if you suffered an internet outage and needed emergency internet access? As more and more businesses transfer to the cloud, our over-reliance on internet connectivity can become an issue. Contact-less payments for example mean many customers no longer carry cash. An internet outage could potentially stop a […]

G5 are now a Cyber Essentials ACE Practitioner

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G5’s Cameron is now a Cyber Essentials ACE Practitioner . This certification is held by individuals who have been trained in the testing of the requirements of the Cyber Essentials scheme up to the Cyber Essential Plus requirements. Cameron can now help businesses implement the controls and test their systems. We all knew Cameron was […]

Providing WiFi – Your responsibilities

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Providing Free WiFi Whether you are providing free WiFi (wireless internet access) in a café or a large 5-star hotel, there are some legal considerations to think about before you allow the public access to your internet connection. “In an ideal world there would be free WiFi everywhere, but it is not as simple as […]

Cyber Essentials Voucher Scheme for Scottish Business

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Protect your business against cyber-crime with Government voucher scheme Westhill based IT firm G5 Technologies Ltd is urging local businesses to take up the government funded Cyber Essentials Voucher Scheme before it runs out. To help more businesses become cyber secure, Scottish Enterprise are running a Cyber Essentials Voucher Scheme which offers a voucher up […]