Have You Tried Operator Connect Yet? It’s a Total Game-Changer
We’ve been rolling out Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams, and the feedback? All positive. If you’re not on it yet, you’re genuinely missing out. This isn’t just another add-on — it’s a serious upgrade to the way you communicate. Why Our Clients Are Loving Operator Connect Call straight from Teams No more switching between platforms. […]
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How Your Automatic Out-of-Office Email Could Enable a Phishing Attack
The summer slowdown is a busy time for cybercriminals. While your team sets their out of office replies and heads off for a well-earned break, attackers are watching closely, and many automatic messages give them exactly what they need. These short replies are meant to be helpful. But when they reveal names, job roles, absence […]
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How One Marketing Agency Ditched the Distractions and Got Their Team Talking
James is a project manager at a fast-moving marketing agency. He’s good at what he does — but like many teams, his was drowning in digital noise. Calls were happening one place, chats in another, video links buried in calendar invites. Missed messages. Missed calls. Missed opportunities. Sound familiar? The Turning Point: Bringing It All […]
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Unlock the Full Power of Microsoft Teams with Operator Connect
Nearly half of the UK workforce now works remotely or in hybrid setups — and Microsoft Teams has become the go-to tool for keeping things connected. But while Teams handles video, chat, and file sharing well, there’s one feature many businesses haven’t tapped into yet: Operator Connect. If you’re still juggling separate apps for phone […]
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How Checking Your Emails on Holiday Could Lead to a Business Breach
Blending work with holidays has become the norm, with 42% of UK workers checking their emails while on holiday and 67% feeling under pressure to do so, even during annual leave. This constant connection means many employees are logging into work accounts from airports, hotels, or beachside cafés, often over unsecured networks, quietly exposing businesses […]
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Why SMEs Are More Susceptible to Cyberattacks Over Summer
Every July and August, as offices empty and inboxes quieten, we’ve found that the seasonal slowdown creates a window where cyber attacks can go undetected. Cybercriminals don’t take holidays; they exploit them. In fact, between July and September 2024, businesses faced 201,687 attempts to breach their firewalls. That’s 2,192 attacks per day – or even […]
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Why Operator Connect is the Smartest Upgrade for Microsoft Teams
Still jumping between apps to get your calls, meetings and messages done? That kind of juggling act might have worked in 2015 — but now, it’s just slowing you down. Here’s a better way: Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams. It turns your Teams platform into a fully functioning business phone system, without the faff of […]
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The FLR Spectron Annual Charity Golf Day 2025 Was a Big Success!
The FLR Spectron Annual Charity Golf Tournament 2025, in collaboration with Variety Golf, was an incredible success — and we’re still buzzing from the excitement a week on! Held at the beautiful Westerham Golf Club, 126 enthusiastic golfers teed off under clear blue skies to raise funds for a cause close to our hearts. Supporting […]
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Why UK Businesses Need to Upgrade to Windows 11 Before It’s Too Late
As Windows 10 support draws to a close in October 2025, businesses need to start planning for the future. If you’re currently using Windows 10, you’re certainly not alone – recent research shows that 53% of businesses are still using the software. However, with Microsoft ending security updates and technical support, staying on Windows 10 […]
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Skype Shuts Down in May 2025 – Why Now Is the Time to Switch to FLRS Microsoft Teams & Connectivity Services
After serving millions worldwide for nearly two decades, Skype will be officially retired in May 2025. This change affects free and paid users — but not Skype for Business. While Microsoft offers a path to transition users to Microsoft Teams Free, the shift opens up a broader conversation for businesses and individuals looking for a […]
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