Qlic Blog Posts

We look at the reasons why Microsoft 365 is a secure platform for charities to use and cover the kinds of cyber security features it offers nonprofits.

Charities are often at increased risk of cyber security breaches. Here we explore cyber security funds available for charities in the UK.

Find out everything you need to know About the NCSC’s Cyber Essentials Accreditation and how it can help your charity improve its cyber security.

We detail why cyber security should be on every charity’s agenda, from dangerous cyber attacks and costly penalties to damage to their reputation.

Read our top tips on how to improve your cyber security and protect your charity’s sensitive data from cyber attacks and other cyber threats.

We take a look at the NCVO – the membership organisation for charities and community groups, and evaluate the digital tools and processes they have to offer.

Charitable organizations are targets for fraud due to the personal information they need to collect. We examine different kinds of charity fraud to be aware of in 2023.

Charity cyber attacks are unfortunately commonplace for a number of reasons. Here we explore where the vulnerabilities lie in nonprofit cyber security.

Our guide to The National Cyber Security Centre, including how it can help your charity from falling victim to cyber crime.

MFA operates by using a secondary layer of protection to your account by requiring a code or approval from a mobile device when you attempt to log in.

Worried about migrating your charity to Microsoft 365? We have you covered! Follow these tips & migrate to Microsoft Office, Sharepoint and other services with ease.

Find out what Microsoft 365 for Charities has to offer. Includes what you get on each plan, how much it costs and how secure it is for your nonprofit.

The best cloud storage solutions for nonprofits including Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Dropbox and more.

The best cloud storage solutions for nonprofits including Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Workspace, Dropbox and more.

What is the difference between Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft
Dynamics 365? Which one is better for a charity to use? Find out here.

Microsoft software licensing available for free or with grants to charities and nonprofits for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Power BI & Azure.

Find out how Microsoft office 365 business premium can help your charity or nonprofits organisation. In comparison, to the basic version of Microsoft Office 365.

Microsoft 365 for Charities is available for free. We outline how its range of tools, expert support, scalability, and security can benefit charities.

Find out all about managed IT support for nonprofits and charities. The benefits & challenges of outsourcing IT.

Microsoft Teams for nonprofits can improve your charity communication, collaboration, & productivity. Here are our top 7 strategies for maximizing the impact.

Find out all you need to know about getting non-profit status on Microsoft 365. Charity eligibility & tips for applications.

Hardware lifecycle is so important to organisations. When it comes to running an organisation, keeping up with the latest technology is essential.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a comprehensive approach to mitigate cyber security threats. Find out more here…

With 2022 drawing to an end, we thought it would be a great time to reflect on our year at Qlic (formerly Premier Choice Internet).

The Cloud is a key step for your charity’s digital transformation. Find out more about the 6 key things to consider before you take the plunge in migrating to the Cloud…

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Elementor is one of the most downloaded and used plugins for WordPress. It’s simple and easy to use features make creating your website a breeze!

WordPress is a way to create websites in an open-source system, meaning you’re able to develop your site using any coding skills. It’s also known as a Content Management System (CMS), which means you get an intuitive way to create and manage your posts and pages of your website.

Staying productive in the workplace can sometimes be challenging however, there are ways in which you can increase your productivity significantly. Whether it be the equipment you use or your routine whilst being in the workplace, there are several options for everyone to take on board to ensure increased productivity!

Every year we like to collate our goals and aspirations for the year ahead as a team. We believe this motivates our whole team to work together to achieve these goals and turns those January blues into motive and inspiration! This year we have come up with 4 amazing goals which we will strive to achieve in 2022. Here they are…

2021 for Qlic has been one of the most exciting years for us to date! We have reached some unforgettable milestones…

The Cyber Essentials scheme is a cyber security standard, which organisations can be assessed and certified against. It identifies the security controls that an organisation must have

Windows 11 is now the latest version of Windows available. It has been enhanced and redesigned for productivity, creativity and ease of use for all. The team at Microsoft has simplified the overall design and has created a user experience that empowers your productivity and inspires your creativity. Also, it now has a more modern and clean feel to it with some new additions and tweaked features to ensure more ease of use.

Since 2020, there has been a massive global shift in the way organisations communicate, collaborate and generally do business! Everything turned digital, team members took to platforms like Microsoft Teams and Zoom to communicate with their colleagues. But where does cyber security come into all of this?

After almost 20 years, we’ve decided to refresh our brand and reinvent ourselves for the future. It’s the same excellent experience but delivered in a spectacular new uniform which seamlessly symbolises our values and personality.

If a reader has never heard of your charity before and has found you online, what impression does your website give? When was the last time you thought to update your website to give it that modern and up-to-date feel? There is no better or more cost-effective way to advertise your organisation than via your own website, so making sure it’s constantly up-to-date and eye-catching is key! Keep reading to find out our top 7 reasons for why you should update your website today;

Are you thinking of migrating to the cloud and not sure where to start? Read our 6 top tips to consider so that your charity has a smooth transition to the cloud.

Is your charity thinking of hosting an event soon? What better way to make your upcoming events of more interest than by making them Hybrid events! This is a great way to host your events going forward as it combines in person events, for those who love to go to the event location, with a live-streamed version of the event which would be shared online for those who didn’t want to or couldn’t attend the event in-person.

With the advancement in technology and the internet, the list of things your charity can do to improve it’s brand presence is now endless! Boosting your charity’s brand awareness via the internet is a crucial step to promoting your organisation.

It’s easy to continue running older technology in your business, taking a view of waiting for it to die until being replaced. However, reviewing your current technology once a year and implementing a Hardware Lifecycle is vital to ensuring your your employees are able to work efficiently for your business. Keep reading to find out the issues revolved around the use of old technology!