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26th November 2025
stay secure this holiday season

Stay Secure This Holiday Season: Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Cheer

The festive season is a time for celebration but it’s also prime time for cybercriminals. With businesses busy and staff distracted, scammers exploit the holiday rush […]
18th November 2025
Dental IT Support

Keep Your Dental Practice Running Smoothly with HBT Communications IT Support

In today’s digital world, dental practices rely heavily on IT systems for patient records, appointment scheduling, imaging and billing. When technology fails, it can disrupt patient […]
14th November 2025
Business Technology 2026

Year-End Business Technology Checklist: How UK Leaders Can Prepare for 2026

As the year wraps up, UK business owners and MDs have a critical opportunity to review their business technology; the systems that keep operations secure, connected […]
22nd October 2025

Navigating the BT Switch-Off: Your Essential Timeline

The BT switch-off marks the permanent retirement of the UK’s analogue phone network. PSTN and ISDN services will soon be obsolete, with all voice communications transitioning […]
14th October 2025
Managed Detection

MDR vs. XDR: What’s the Right Fit for Your Business?

As cyber threats become more sophisticated, businesses need more than just basic protection. Two of the most talked-about solutions today are Managed Detection and Response (MDR) […]
24th September 2025
Switch Off 2027

Switch Off Delayed to 2027: Why Your Business Should Still Act Now

The Switch Off may have been delayed to 2027, but don’t let that stop your business or organisation from taking action now. The scale of work […]
2nd September 2025
Autumn Priorities

Autumn Priorities for UK Businesses

As the leaves turn and Q4 approaches, it’s time for UK businesses to refresh their digital strategies. Two critical priorities stand out this season: Cybersecurity and Operating System Upgrades. […]
2nd September 2025
AI Round Up

AI Roundup: What Businesses Should Know and Do This Autumn

AI isn’t just for tech giants anymore. It’s practical, accessible and helping businesses of all sizes work smarter. At HBT, we’ve been keeping a close eye […]
15th August 2025
Is your MSP Keeping up

Is Your MSP Helping You Grow or Holding You Back?

In today’s fast-moving professional services landscape, IT isn’t just a support function; it’s a strategic asset. Whether you’re in legal, financial or consultancy services, your firm […]
31st July 2025
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Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot: A Quick Guide for New Users

Welcome to the future of productivity! Whether you’re drafting emails, analysing data or preparing presentations, Microsoft Copilot is here to help you work smarter, not harder. […]
31st July 2025
Backup Internet

Why Every UK SME Needs a Backup Internet Connection

In today’s always-on world, internet downtime is not just inconvenient; it is expensive. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), even a short disruption can mean lost […]
31st July 2025
Care Home Cyber Attack

Cyber Readiness in Care: Why Being Prepared Is the New Protected

Hospices and care homes are facing a growing wave of cyber threats, ranging from phishing scams to ransomware attacks. These aren’t just IT problems. They’re operational […]
24th July 2025
Top 10 Cyber Security

Cybersecurity for SMEs: 10 Smart Moves You Can Make Today

🔐 Cybersecurity for SMEs: 10 Smart Moves You Can Make Today   At HBT Communications, we know that running a small or medium-sized business means wearing […]
23rd July 2025
Care Home, Hospices, IT support

Why Resilient IT Matters in Care

What Hospices and Care Homes Should Expect from Their MSP In today’s care environment, technology is no longer a background function it’s a critical enabler of […]
22nd May 2025
Cyber security

Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: Lessons from M&S, Harrods, Co-op and the Iberian Grid Outage

Over the past few weeks and months, a series of high-profile incidents have sent a clear message to UK business leaders, IT directors and finance heads: […]