6 Business Technology Challenges for 2022How to rise to the challenge We leave 2021 in the wake of soaring prices, the threat of potential lockdowns, and the ever growing risk of cyber attacks. It’s fair to say it’s been a pretty turbulent year. But what does this mean for businesses? And how does this impact […]
IT Support & Managed Services Guide IT Support & Managed Services Guide You may be considering your current IT Support set-up or perhaps you are wondering what IT Managed Services are? If so, this guide is aimed at you and will help owners & managers responsible for business IT understand these services. These people […]
With Microsoft phasing out these systems we have put together a useful guide, to ensure you are prepared. Frequently Asked Questions Checklist What does end of life (EOL) mean? It means Microsoft will no longer be supporting Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 with new updates or security patches. When is it happening? January 14, […]
2 Factor Authentication (2-FA): 2-FA provides a two-step sign-on process to network systems. This two-stage process provides an extra layer of security (also known as multi factor authentication) that improves upon the standard username-password by adding something that only that user has. This can be a a code supplied via SMS to the users mobile […]
Carrier: Carrier refers to the telecommunications company that owns the transmission medium and operates the communications network. Charlton Networks are an official OFCOM reseller and use a range of wholesale providers that service the UK market. We fully manage these services on behalf of our clients. Cat5 / Cat6: Charlton Networks provide a range of […]
Federation Services: Charlton Networks are a Microsoft Gold Partner and provide systems build around Active Directory (AD) Federation Services (FS). This provides a standards-based service that allows the secure sharing of identity information between trusted business partners across an extranet. AD FS allows Charlton Networks to provide access to resources based on one organisations network, […]
Local Area Networks (LAN): Charlton Networks build Local Area Networks (LAN) that connect users to the IT business services they need. Whole building or campus LAN networks, built using physical Cat5 and Cat6 cabling, Fibre-optic connections, workgroup and backbone routing and switching products. Malware: Charlton Networks supply and support Sophos any-virus software to stop Malware […]
Security Policy: Charlton Networks helps companies create a set of policies and practices that describe how an organization manages, protects, and distributes its sensitive company information. Server: A computer that providers a central service, such as file storage, security or authentication. Servers can include web, database, authentication, DNS, email, proxy and file storage. Charlton Networks […]