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NVT Group explains how to maintain an effective IT function amid skills and labour shortages.

At NVT Group, we are delighted to have reopened the doors at our Earn House HQ and to be saying a real-life ‘hello!’ to our staff and visitors as COVID-19 restrictions ease.

Our Earn House HQ has re-opened to staff and visitors.

Here’s what we are doing to help keep everyone safe from COVID-19.

Love for NVT Group’s Managed Services is in the air this Valentine’s season. We hope you enjoy this very special poem from everyone at NVT Group. Talk to us about our Managed ICT Services if you also feel the love!

NVT Group remains open but our Earn House HQ is closed We would wish to reassure all of our customers that NVT Group remains open for business during this time.  However, all NVT Group employees will be working from home locations for the foreseeable future. We have worked hard to ensure that the physical location …

NVT Group’s 4-ball prize at Turnberry reaches a bid of £1,500 It’s been 18 years since the Maggie’s centre opened in Glasgow, and although the building might have changed, the work of the charity hasn’t. For 18 years, Maggie’s has been supporting people with cancer and their loved ones. Today, they need everyone’s help to …

NVT Group has been awarded a major contract to become the Official IT Services Provider at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

The G-Cloud 12 framework is managed by the Crown Commercial Service and helps customers in the UK public sector to find and purchase cloud computing services, such as hosting, software and cloud support, including many off-the-shelf, pay-as-you-go cloud solutions. NVT Group has been successful in all three lots of the framework, namely: Lot 1: Cloud …

Congratulations to Irene and Alan as they reach the summit of Britain’s highest peak Irene Simmons (PA to NVT Group Directors) and her partner Alan have successfully reached the summit of Ben Nevis, six years after Irene first chaperoned a team of young people in their attempt to scale the highest mountain in Britain. Back …

Even before the coronavirus sent us into lockdown, cyber-attacks were rising.  In fact, on day three of the lockdown, the UK Government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport published its 2020 Cyber Security Breaches survey.  Amongst its conclusions were that cyber-attacks have continued to evolve and become more frequent. Also, whilst engagement in cyber …

At the beginning of lockdown we advised that businesses should strengthen their cyber-security measures whilst their employees worked remotely. Now that a lot of businesses are preparing to bring employees back to some form of office based working, the message we are promoting is “don’t slack because you’re back”.  That’s why, at the very least, …

Meet Irene Simmons, PA to Directors at NVT Group, and find out what work life has looked like for her over the past few months.

We’re catching up with John Spence, Systems Engineer, on how life has been over the last few months and how NVT is continuing to drive innovation from home.

We’re catching up with William McLeod, our Future Technology Group Director, on how life has been over the last few months and how NVT is continuing to drive innovation from home.

Lately we’ve been catching up with NVT Group employees and discovering how they have adapted to lockdown. This time we meet Lesley Lee.

Since lockdown began, our team have been working from home to keep our clients connected. As home working continues, we’re catching up with some of our team to see how they are adapting to the new norm. Can you give a description of what your role entails?  Overall, my role has included many different marketing …

Ransomware is just one of many cyber-threats that a business faces. Even before the switch to remote working due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Ransomware was a significant cyber-hazard. However, in recent weeks the problem has only gotten worse, with ransomware attacks proliferating both in number and severity. Recently, the US-based IT services provider Cognizant admitted …

As remote working becomes the ‘new norm’ and we strive to stay connected with colleagues, family and friends, we are all relying on video conferencing and collaboration technology to an extent none of us could have imagined just a few months ago. Indeed, all the major video conferencing platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and …

It’s been four weeks since the United Kingdom went into lockdown. Since then, most people will have adjusted to what is a “new normal” way of working.  For some this will have been a challenge, with the preference to work from the office still being felt acutely.  For others it will have been a revelation, …

When working from home there may naturally be some issues in setting up your technology. NVT Group is here to support our clients to ensure there is no disruption to your workflow or productivity. We cover how to set up VPN Access below. For our full FAQ guide on remote working, please click here. 1. …

When working from home there may naturally be some issues in setting up your technology. NVT Group is here to support our clients to ensure there is no disruption to your workflow or productivity. We cover how to set up your home printer for remote working below. For our full FAQ guide on remote working, …

Maintaining cyber security while working from home During this challenging time, you may be contemplating altering your existing security policies, with the aim of making access easier for your users. For example, you might be thinking about lengthening the time between any mandatory password changes. Whilst we understand the appeal of trying to make people’s …

FAQ and troubleshooting steps to help when working from home As part of our response to the challenges its customers are facing as they adjust to working from home for an extended period, NVT Group has today published a document which provides responses to frequently asked questions. We will be updating and adding to this …

With businesses of all sizes and sectors transitioning to remote working as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, having an effective home working strategy in place is crucial to making it work. Remote working brings many benefits with it, including greater productivity, cost-savings, plus it’s better for the environment. However, it can also bring its …

Even if your business has long acknowledged the benefits of flexible and remote/home working, current events regarding the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic will likely be urging you to ramp up the degree to which your people can work productively in locations outside of the office. Indeed, now that the UK is currently in the delay phase …

The 17th – 23rd February is Cyber Scotland Week 2020. The week draws together events across Scotland to showcase the innovation taking place across the sector, while raising awareness of good cyber resilience practice and promoting a career within the industry. It brings together influencers, experts and the next generation of talent to explore and …

Data privacy should be high on the agenda for all businesses in today’s digital age. This Data Privacy Day, we’re looking at the latest figures released by the Department of Culture, Digital, Media & Sport within their Cyber Security Breaches Survey. These statistics highlight the current threats and the changes that businesses are implementing. They …

NVT Group has successfully completed its sixth technology engagement at a world-class sporting event. The LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships concluded yesterday evening in Glasgow, at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. NVT Group supported the event as Official Technology Services Integrator. Specifically, NVT Group provided telecommunication services, internet access/connectivity and network integration services, to …

Today we are thinking about our much loved and much missed colleague Anne Campbell, who passed away one year ago on November 30th 2018. We continue to honour Anne’s commitment to her job, plus her kindness, her friendship and her bravery.  

NVT Group is a proud sponsor of The Herald’s Scottish Politician of the Year Awards On Thursday 21st November, NVT Group was present at what is arguably one of the most important evenings on Scotland’s political calendar. The Herald’s Scottish Politician of the Year Awards. 2019 marks the eighth consecutive year that NVT Group sponsored …

Today we are remembering our colleague & friend David R. Crawford, who passed away on 14th November 2014. Big Dave, you’re very much missed by everyone at NVT Group.

We’re excited to be exhibiting at three business and technology expos over the coming weeks in Scotland. Join us at the events below to meet our team, learn about our innovative set of solutions and see what Scotland has to offer as a hub for innovation and technology. Scottish Networking Show – 22nd October, Dalmahoy …

The number of UK businesses that fall victim to sophisticated cyber-attacks year upon year is concerning.  According to the Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019, 48% of UK businesses identify at least one breach or attack every month.  It’s often the case that the damage is done before organisations even know what the threat is.  October …

The importance of cyber security has never been so prevalent in today’s digital society. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019 details UK businesses action on cyber security and the costs and impacts of cyber breaches and attacks. Is your business protected? Check out some of the facts below to learn of the cyber security issues …

NVT Group are delighted to be funders of the Keep Scotland Beautiful Upstream Battle campaign. During 14th – 20th September, their Action Week is taking place, with the aim of reducing the volume of marine litter in the River Clyde. As part of our commitment to the Upstream Battle Campaign, we’re supporting Keep Scotland Beautiful’s …

In September 2018, Facebook hit the headlines after announcing that millions of users’ data had been leaked or sold onto third parties as part of a political tactic. ‘Sleazy’, ‘psychological’ and ‘manipulation’ are words that have been used to describe the data breach, which you may know as the ‘Cambridge Analytica data scandal’. The matter …

We recently discussed how the leisure industry can use OMNILED, our smart energy platform for Internet of Things.  Indeed, an increasing number of leisure parks are embracing ‘SMART’ operations by introducing the likes of apps, wearable technology and artificial intelligence into their systems and processes. But how can OMNILED enhance a trip to a leisure …

In an increasingly saturated market, the leisure sector is continuously looking to improve customer experiences and exceed expectations.  The ‘wow’ factor is more sought after than ever, with new technologies creating opportunities to truly impress customers.  Whether it be enhanced customer services, process improvements or immersive aesthetics, there is always a way to improve the …

Looking back to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Today marks the 5 year anniversary of the XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Naturally, we wanted to take a look back at our involvement with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and celebrate our achievements, remembering the time when “Players became Winners” and how NVT Group helped deliver …

On Sunday 2nd June, Google experienced outages on its cloud platform.  The issue caused widespread disruption to Google’s services such as YouTube, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Hangouts and Voice, as well as third party apps which rely on the cloud, including Snapchat and Apple’s iCloud. The issue was said to be down to a small “configuration …

Congratulations to Phil Randall for 25 Years with NVT Group! NVT is celebrating its 30th Anniversary throughout 2019 and this week we also got to congratulate Phil Randall – one of our longest serving members of staff – who joined NVT in late 1993 and reached his 25 Year milestone late last year.  To celebrate, …

On Friday 20th April, our avid team of NVT Group bakers took part in the first “Great NVT Bake Off” in support of ENABLE Scotland. Each member of the baking team was given a budget of £6.50 with which to buy their materials, with the challenge of turning those into a treat which was fit …

Team NVT are getting their walking boots on once again for this year’s Kiltwalks.  We will be getting involved in not one, not two, not three, but FOUR Kiltwalks this year, which are taking place all over Scotland. The first of the four Kiltwalks this year takes place in Glasgow on 28th April, starting at …

For the fan (yes, I do mean singular) of my backup blogs, you will know I am a lover of hyperbole. However, what isn’t hyperbole is my continuous and unrepentant dismay at the number of folks I speak with who don’t understand their Office 365 deployment and, perhaps more importantly, the elements they are explicitly …

Welcome to my second blog on the topic of data protection. You may remember in the last blog that I introduced the concept of a data protection “house” and the different bricks which give the house its much-needed support.  In the last blog, I talked about bolstering (Go read the blog first, if you haven’t …

As we celebrate our 30th anniversary this year, we are delighted to reveal fantastic results – the best in our 30 year history. Our success is not only down to securing key contracts for providing ICT systems to some of the world’s most prestigious sporting events, including The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (2014), and last …

Your current disaster recovery plan is inadequate! Yes, you read that right.  I just made a grand, sweeping and all-encompassing statement, without knowing anything about your current plans, environment or strategy. That’s because in the time it’s taken you to read this, there have been hundreds of new threats developed and, one day, one of …

The business benefits of adopting a cloud computing strategy include greater affordability with easier to manage costs, robust security, better back up and disaster recovery options, along with reliability and flexibility to create a solution which works best in a unique set of circumstances. However, an additional benefit that is often overlooked is the positive …

28th January 2019 is #DataPrivacyDay. Is your data safe? It is now more important than ever for data protection to be a priority in all businesses, particularly with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) now in force. We’re sharing some interesting statistics surrounding data privacy below.   If you need help protecting your data, get …