Windows Server 2012 End of Life (Eol)
Windows Server 2012 End of Life (Eol) – What does it mean? Written by Shackleton Technologies Windows Server 2012 End of Life On 10th October 2023, Microsoft will end support for Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. With this End of Life (Eol) date creeping up on us, we thought we’d discuss the […]
Throwback Thursday – Gaming Through the Years
Throwback Thursday – Gaming Through the Years Written by Shackleton Technologies Throwback Thursday Nowadays the PC is a graphical powerhouse. With visuals that put next-generation gaming consoles to shame and effects that were once only possible in Tinseltown studios, the digital world now comes alive in your home office or place of work. 4K resolutions […]
What is your Company’s Work from Home Plan?
What is your Company’s Work from Home Plan? Written by Shackleton Technologies As the coronavirus in the UK moves into the ‘delay’ phase we are aware of the impact this virus could have on where, when and how we work. We are being cautioned that large public gatherings may be suspended soon and UK business owners may find themselves in the […]
Polar Academy’s Craig Mathieson Speaks at Discovery Point
Polar Academy’s Craig Mathieson Speaks at Discovery Point Written by Shackleton Technologies Shackleton Technologies recently had the pleasure of hosting an event to raise awareness in the Dundee and Angus area for The Polar Academy, a Scottish charity created to help young adults become leaders of the future. It was a miserable, rainy evening on Tuesday […]
Q&A with Leandra Cresswell – Service Desk Controller
Q&A with Leandra Cresswell – Service Desk Controller Written by Shackleton Technologies Leandra joined the Shackleton team in July as a Service Desk Coordinator. Many of you will have spoken with Leandra when phoning our service desk team so we thought it’s time for you to get to know her better via our series of […]
Business Cyber Security – The Danger Within!
Business Cyber Security – The Danger Within! Written by Shackleton Technologies Cyber Security issues are the single biggest threat to businesses all over the globe and if your business becomes infected by malware or ransomware, the real value of your backup and disaster recovery planning proves its worth. In addition to stringent backup and disaster […]
The Cautionary Tale of Baltimore and the Ransomware
The Cautionary Tale of Baltimore and the Ransomware Written by Shackleton Technologies For three weeks now, the city of Baltimore in the US has been battling a serious ransomware outbreak. Known as ‘RobbinHood’, the malware has encrypted vital files and systems, rendering most of the city’s core IT infrastructure unusable. The infection first appeared on […]
Q&A With Lee Sexton – Senior Escalations Engineer
Q&A With Lee Sexton – Senior Escalations Engineer Written by Shackleton Technologies Escalations Engineer We begin a series of interviews with some of Shackleton’s hard working and dedicated employees. Today, we are speaking to Lee Sexton who is the company’s new Level 3 Escalations Engineer. How long have you worked in Information Technology? How did you […]
Bad Password Habits Place your Business at Risk of Cybercrime
Bad Password Habits Place your Business at Risk of Cybercrime Written by Shackleton Technologies Annoying, frustrating, complex – whatever you think of passwords, they are an essential aspect of personal and professional life. From the apps on your phone to the applications used at work, virtually everything is PIN or password protected. If your passwords […]
