Understanding ISO 27001-2013 and Cyber Essentials Plus: A Comparative Study

As a business leader, understanding the benefits of partnering with a great Managed Service Provider (MSP) can be a game-changer for your business. In this latest blog post from Aabyss, we examine in depth the advantages of having a great MSP by your side.

In today’s data-driven world, where information is a currency and insights are invaluable, data governance has become more critical than ever. Data governance refers to the overall management of the availability, usability, integrity, and security of data used in an enterprise. It encompasses the processes, policies, standards, and metrics that ensure data is managed effectively and responsibly throughout its lifecycle.

In today's digital age, cybersecurity should be at the top of the priority list for businesses. With the ever-growing threat landscape, it's no surprise that many companies are opting for cybersecurity insurance to provide an extra layer of protection. But, finding the right coverage can be daunting, and it's important to weigh various factors to ensure that your business is fully covered. So, let's dive into the key considerations for navigating the cybersecurity insurance maze and safeguarding your business!

Welcome to the Aabyss blog. 4 Steps to Zero Trust Cybersecurity for Small Businesses.

Why your business might need co-managed IT: Are you having trouble managing your business IT? If so, you’re not alone – many small and medium-sized businesses struggle to balance the growing demands of their IT needs with their limited resources. In this blog, I will explain how co-managed IT can benefit your business and highlight a few signs that might indicate your business needs it.

Introduction Millennials have had their heyday; now it’s time for Gen Z to shine. To engage the first fully immersed digital native generation, businesses need to start capitalising on technology to win the war on talent. Talent shortages are among the biggest barriers to business growth Right now, practically every business is struggling to find and keep skilled people. There are many reasons for this, from the pandemic which sent shockwaves through the workforce to the ‘Great Resignation’ which saw a global quitting spree in record numbers. But the thing that’s shaping recruitment the most? It’s the new demands that Generation Z is placing on the workplace.

Introduction Companies are increasingly recognising the power of customer experiences for building loyalty and securing sustainable growth. But how do you make your customer experience better, and how exactly does technology help?. Improving your customer experience (CX) isn’t just the right thing to do; it could be a major driver of future revenue. PWC research shows that 86% of buyers are ready to pay more for great customer experiences, and they are 3.5 x more likely to repeat business and advocate for your brand. An investment in CX can also improve internal profitability markers such as the cost to acquire a customer, says Harvard Business Review. Unhappy customers are lost customers, after all. While something as simple as saying ‘thank you’ to customers after a purchase can make them feel special and cared for, there is no shortage of ways to connect with customers. Rather than a singular action, it’s better to think of CX as an ongoing, iterative journey of many moving parts. Powering the journey — and simultaneously driving brand loyalty and sales growth — is technology; this likely will include tools you’re already using like your CRM. In this post, we’re looking at five ways to create breakthrough CX experiences using technology.

Introduction Digitalisation can be a gamechanger for SMEs but it needs to be part of a wider strategic plan to develop your business. Choosing the right digital products is key to delivering fast and sustainable results. For today’s SMEs, competition is rife wherever you look. In the start‑up phase, you need to win market share to survive; in the rapid‑growth phase, you need to refine your processes for scalability to beat out established, mass‑market‑ready brands. If you overcome these challenges, then you will typically reach the maturity phase where cost control, optimisation for profitability and innovation become the focus. At every stage, if you don’t make every effort to differentiate yourself from your competitors, you may well fall behind and lose the race to the top. This lifecycle is not new. But what is atypical is the pace at which market conditions are changing, forcing SMEs to respond—and quickly.

Embarking on a business transformation through technology requires a good understanding of these 10 questions. Question 1 Could IT make new competitors more agile and gain more market share? There’s no doubt about it—technology is a competitive weapon. Companies can use it to solve critical problems, slash time-to-market, build barriers to competitor entry and even, sometimes, to completely reinvent the way business is done in an industry. From grooming (Dollar Shave Club) to bookselling (Amazon), the restaurant industry (Deliveroo) to banking (Starling, Revolut), traditional players have had to catch up or die. Where are your competitors in the race to innovation?