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  Has your business made adequate investments in cybersecurity? If you’ve let your guard down, know that the cybercriminals have been busy developing ever more sophisticated attack vectors.   Keeper Security, a Chicago-based tech company that offers password management services, recently commissioned an independent research firm to survey over 800 IT security leaders globally about looming… Continue reading Cyberattacks are Growing More Sophisticated – Has Your Cybersecurity Evolved?

  An alarming trend has recently surfaced in Hong Kong, targeting unsuspecting individuals who order through online platforms, particularly those of popular brands such as Pizza Hut Delivery (PHD).   Scammers have been crafting fake replica websites and utilizing deceptive tactics to lure victims into sharing sensitive information. This article provides insights from Velocity Sales… Continue reading Beware: Fake Website Scamming on the Rise in Hong Kong

  As we soar into the Year of the Dragon, Velocity is geared up to ride the technological winds that are redefining IT. We bring you our top five conversation starters for 2024, each infused with the spirit of the mighty dragon and aimed at fortifying your business.   1. Zero Trust Data Protection: Embracing… Continue reading Unleashing the Dragon’s Tech Arsenal: Velocity’s Top 5 IT Trends for 2024

  As we usher in the Chinese New Year of 2024, celebrated as the Year of the Dragon, business leaders can draw inspiration from this legendary creature and fortify their organisation against the unpredictable winds of uncertainty.   Just as the dragon soars confidently through the skies, businesses can rise above potential risks by investing… Continue reading Soaring Above Uncertainty: The Dragon’s Wisdom in IT Risk Management

  In the auspicious Year of the Dragon, where good luck, success, and longevity are promised, entrepreneurs and business leaders are poised for a year of unprecedented growth. Just as the dragon symbolizes power and success, adopting IT as a fully managed service can be the key to unlocking the potential for lasting prosperity in… Continue reading Dragon’s Year Triumph: Transforming Business Fortunes with Fully Managed IT Services

  As business leaders reluctantly wade through the complexities of cybersecurity, ensuring fit-for-purpose robust defences has become a non-negotiable aspect of operations.   The effectiveness of your cybersecurity measures relies heavily on the integrity of the behind-the-scenes assessments conducted. At Velocity, we cannot emphasise enough the pivotal role that independent, third-party penetration testing plays in strengthening… Continue reading How to Minimise Blindspots in CyberSecurity – Independent Testing

  Two recently discovered Bluetooth security flaws allow hackers to infiltrate the connections of devices using Bluetooth 4.2 to 5.4. These security flaws place millions of devices introduced since December 2014 at risk—including the latest iPhones, iPads, and Macs.   Businesses that don’t have centralised device monitoring as a part of their IT infrastructure are… Continue reading Stop Hackers from Accessing Your Devices Due to Bluetooth Security Flaws

  Artificial intelligence (AI) was a major tech disruptor in 2023—upending entire industries and businesses. Major milestones include the introduction of  ChatGPT-4 and Google Gemini, with the latter positioned as a major contender to OpenAI’s GPT-4.   While AI’s ability to innovate traditional business models cannot be overstated, it’s important for small and medium-sized enterprises… Continue reading Prioritise Microsoft 365 & Cloud Transition Over Shiny New AI Toys

  Launched in February 2023, Microsoft 365 copilot impressed industry experts and everyday techies with its many useful features. However, many of us supporting SMEs were forced to watch from the sidelines.   David Armitage, Velocity’s CEO, said SME businesses shouldn’t ignore Microsoft’s new AI productivity tool, but there is no need to get distracted or… Continue reading SMEs are Currently Excluded from Microsoft 365 Copilot—But Not for Long

  We’ve been proudly supporting a core group of clients operating Lotus Notes Domino for many years. But we quietly worry for them.   Staying tethered to legacy systems can be costly and leave you trailing behind the competition. For many organisations, Lotus Notes Domino has long served as a stalwart for email services, but… Continue reading Migrating from Lotus Notes Domino to Microsoft 365: A Strategic Imperative