AMP InfoSys

What a fabulous afternoon at AFC Fylde - Mill Farm, where we hosted our Q2 Cyber security event: Cyber Essentials: Are You Ready, or At Risk?

We welcomed professionals who work in accountancy, law and finance today, where they learned about Cyber Essentials and also the importance of adequate Cyber Insurance.

Great presentations from Adam & Jim from AMP, plus John from Rowland & Hames Insurance.

Thank you to all attendees.

Last Drop Village today for the Shout Joint Meeting, where we exhibited and networked with a variety of Lancashire businesses.

It was great to catch up with others once again, and hear about the fabulous work going on across the North West.

Zowie had a little catch up with James Carman who we use for our company's HR - he comes highly recommended.

A photo was snapped of Zowie with Tom Crawley from Neon Mountain. In a few weeks time, our MD Adam Purnell will be doing a joint talk with Tom. More info to follow soon!

And thank you to Chris Durham from Ronset for your fabulous printing services to help us out for our very own event tomorrow!

Great to hear also today of the work being done by Onward Lives.

We're really proud to announce that we're now listed in the Assurix Trusted MSP Directory.

A few months back, we were at the Assurix launch party in London. It's taken lots of hard work and team effort, but we're not far off full accreditation.

Assurix exists to help businesses identify IT providers that can demonstrate strong operational standards, cybersecurity controls and ongoing accountability through evidence rather than promises.

https://www.ampinfo.co.uk/blog/uncategorised/amp-featured-in-the-assurix-trusted-msp-directory-security-first-it-support/

We love to see what our clients are up to through the year and support where we can. Another smart fundraising initiative from Lanes Vets in aid of two great charities. Maybe you can have a clear-out and help raise some money...

👕🧸 Clear out your cupboards and do some good!

We're teaming up with Bag2School to turn your unwanted clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, hats and soft toys into funds for two fantastic charities. 💜💚

Drop off: Tuesday 16th June - 8:30am – 6:30pm at Lanes Vets, Garstang Branch.

Just pop your donations into a bag and drop them off with us. Every bag helps raise money for Dogs for Good and PAPYRUS while giving your pre-loved items a new lease of life.

Who's ready for a wardrobe clear-out? 👀♻️

Happy Birthday to our amazing IT Engineer Damon! It was actually a special milestone birthday yesterday and today he's been enjoying a day off, as our staff get to take their birthday as a holiday. He's certainly got lucky with the weather, that's for sure!

Damon has been with us for well over a year now and he's a fabulous member of our team at AMP InfoSys.

All of our clients really appreciate his time, patience and help over the phone or in person, when they're struggling with an IT issue that needs fixing. He's got lots of amazing reviews via Smileback and also we often get personal emails from senior team members singing his praises!

So, well done Damon for all your positivity you bring to your role & a very happy birthday.

From everyone at AMP InfoSys :-)

"We are your IT department at the end of a phone, when you need us."
"We help keep all your IT systems safe and secure."
"Your business is looked after 24/7 by security experts, so you don't get hacked."

These are some of the messages that Zowie & Megan were sharing today to visitors and exhibitors at the Carlisle Business Expo.

Lots of conversations and connections made. And some lovely treats to keep the ladies going throughout the day!

"The risk of miscalculation is as high as I've ever seen it."

A stark warning from GCHQ's Director on cyber security, hostile states, and the future of AI.

Worth a read...

Director GCHQ warns UK at ‘moment of consequence’ in inaugural Annual lecture Director GCHQ Anne Keast-Butler delivered the first Annual Lecture at Bletchley Park

June has arrived fast & we've much to look forward to over the next few months of summer...

- Shout Connect Business Expo on Friday 5th June up in Carlisle
- Our very own Q2 Cyber Security event at A.F.C. Fylde mid June
- Attending Fresh Perspective Resourcing Ltd Awards & being a proud trophy sponsor
- Attending Rawcliffe and Co Chartered Accountants amazing charity ball in August & acting as a key sponsor - get your tickets booked!

..plus lots more. We've got new clients onboarding and also new staff to welcome! Exciting times for us all.

Would you know if Akira tried to sneak into your business network last night? (If you didn't already know, this is a well known ransomware group). Cyber crime is out there and it's real, and every day businesses are being targeted online, a bit like there's constant spates of burglaries in your neighbourhood.

Cyber crime pays well.

Approximately 19,000 businesses faced ramsomware attacks last year.

Ransomware demands are typically around 2.5%- 5% of annual turnover. Still quite a sum for businesses, when you do the maths.

But that's not all that's lost, if your company is unprotected. The greatest losses come from being unable to operate, days of people who can't work online and huge reputational damage.

There are solutions for your business.

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