What if the biggest risk to your business isn’t lurking in the unknown, but hiding in plain sight, right in your IT setup? For many Scottish businesses, cyber security feels like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. New threats pop up and budgets stretch ever thinner. But here’s the twist: the most powerful defence isn’t another gadget or software licence. It’s the strength and quality of your IT…
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Welcome back To Lugo Lingo, your monthly roundup of tech insights, cyber updates, and community news. This month, we’re diving into cloud compliance, Microsoft tools you might not be using to their full potential, and exciting upcoming events. We hope you have a good month ahead. Lugo on the Road: SFHA & Sage User Group…
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Talk It Out: How Microsoft Dictate and Transcription Tools Can Boost Productivity Typing out documents can be time-consuming and mentally tiring, especially if you’re dyslexic (like me) or prone to sore hands after long sessions at the keyboard. That’s where Microsoft Dictate comes in. Built into Word and Outlook, Dictate lets you speak your thoughts…
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Cloud Compliance in Scotland – Why It Matters and How to Get It Right Why Resilience Matters – Lessons from AWS On 20 October 2025, a major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) disrupted operations for a wide range of organisations, including HMRC, the Financial Times, Netflix, Slack, and leading e-commerce platforms. The incident…
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October Welcome to Lugo Lingo! We’re thrilled to launch the first edition of Lugo Lingo, your monthly newsletter. From critical updates like the Windows 10 end-of-support to thought-provoking stories on AI, cyber crime, and innovation in Scotland, we’ve got you covered. You are welcome to share this with your broader team or let them subscribe…
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Tech, Trust, and Transformation What SME Accountancy Firms can learn from CCH Connections 2025 By Liz Smith, Business Development Director at Lugo | NCSC Cyber Advisor On 1 October 2025, Ron Weatherup and I attended the CCH Connections User Conference 2025 in London – a full-day event focused on the future of tax and accountancy…
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IT refresh plan: keep your people productive, your data secure, and your budget predictable In a fast‑moving digital world, the kit you bought a few years ago won’t cut it forever. An IT refresh plan keeps your people working faster, your risk lower, and your costs under control — with fewer surprises and more structure.…
DetailsWe are excited to bring you the latest updates and tips to help you stay secure in the digital world. In this edition, we will cover the importance of clearing your browser cookies regularly, introduce our upcoming monthly client calls, and request your valuable feedback through Google reviews. Why You Should Clear Your Browser Cookies…
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Why You Need Secure AI Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a key part of how businesses operate. From automating routine tasks to providing valuable insights, AI is changing the way we work. However, with great power comes great responsibility. As AI becomes more integrated into our daily lives, ensuring its security is more important than…
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