ECL

ECL Provider of reliable, high quality SME computer and network support across Essex & East London. Words are easy, backing them up is a different matter.

Finding the right IT partner for your business can be a daunting prospect. You only have to type 'IT Support' into your search engine to be instantly swamped by companies all offering the same 'unparalleled service'. But after nearly two decades of providing the business communities of South East Essex and neighbouring regions with a consistently high level of service encompassing a wide and const

antly evolving range of commercial IT systems, we feel entitled to claim our advice is worth listening to. The services we offer include:

Free IT Consultancy / Planning for small to medium sized organisations. A range of IT Support Agreements at highly competitive rates, including fixed-fee rolling monthly agreements with no long term tie-in. Virtualisation / Hosting / Cloud Services - VMware Professional Partner. Microsoft Network Installations / Support & Management -

Microsoft Small Business Specialists. SuSE Linux Specialists - Novell Silver Partner. Blackberry / BES specialists - Blackberry Alliance Partner. Disaster Recovery Planning, including on and off-site full system replication.

24/7 Remote System Monitoring. Mobile / Remote Working Specialists. In-house and hosted email security and anti-virus / anti-spam solutions - Sophos / Symantec partner. IT staff holiday & sickness cover. Network cable systems. Supply and support of virtually all major hardware and software brands. Since 1993 ECL has been a reliable, forward thinking and dynamic provider of both established and cutting edge IT technologies, and support services primarily designed for organisations in the small to medium sector. We live in an age where IT companies are here today and gone tomorrow. Whatever the size of your business, if you want the comfort of knowing the planning, installation and on-going development / lifetime support of your IT systems is in the hands of a reliable company with a long and proven history, please don't hesitate to contact us.

‘It’s in the Cloud so it must be backed up’ is a commonly held myth. The Microsoft Office 365 platform, along with most ...
01/09/2026

‘It’s in the Cloud so it must be backed up’ is a commonly held myth. The Microsoft Office 365 platform, along with most other well-known Cloud platforms, does not hold long-term backups of your data, email or otherwise.

So imagine, that important spreadsheet you’ve been updating for years suddenly gets corrupted & the only answer is to roll back to an older pre-corruption copy. How shocked would you be to discover there is no older copy available? This could be a reality for anyone who assumes Microsoft or other Cloud providers are diligently backing up their data.

However all is not lost. There are various options available to you for backing up your own Office 365 data.

Contact us for further information >> https://hubs.ly/Q04slwLG0

Are your Microsoft 365 accounts more open than they need to be? That hidden access can raise the risk and impact of a br...
26/08/2026

Are your Microsoft 365 accounts more open than they need to be? That hidden access can raise the risk and impact of a breach.

We improve visibility, limit unnecessary permissions, and help you recover quickly when incidents happen. The right protection strategy reduces risk and keeps your business running.

With support from Essex Computers Ltd., you get a more resilient Microsoft 365 environment built for continuity.

Find out how we strengthen Microsoft 365 protection >>
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Many organisations take a reactive approach to IT support, addressing problems only after they occur. However, a proacti...
25/08/2026

Many organisations take a reactive approach to IT support, addressing problems only after they occur. However, a proactive IT support model where potential issues are anticipated, identified, and resolved before they cause disruptions can significantly save time and money.

This article explores the advantages of proactive IT support and how it leads to greater efficiency, cost savings, and overall business success >> https://hubs.ly/Q04slyhK0

Backups are only the first step.You need secure copies, regularly tested recovery processes, and protection against thre...
20/08/2026

Backups are only the first step.

You need secure copies, regularly tested recovery processes, and protection against threats that target those recovery systems. Without all three, your data isn’t truly recoverable when it matters.

We can help you build stronger resilience with practical, tested recovery planning. Book a consultation to discuss what’s right for your business.

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Preparation is everything when it comes to disaster protection. And the last thing any business owner wants is to approa...
18/08/2026

Preparation is everything when it comes to disaster protection. And the last thing any business owner wants is to approach a crisis without having a plan in place to guide them. This fact holds true regardless of the size or nature of your organisation.

In the age of digitisation, one of the best ways to achieve future-proofing is through a system of regular data backups >> https://hubs.ly/Q04slzCL0

Many Microsoft 365 risks are hidden until it’s too late. Attackers can use compromised session tokens, weak policies, ex...
13/08/2026

Many Microsoft 365 risks are hidden until it’s too late. Attackers can use compromised session tokens, weak policies, excessive permissions or unsafe authorised apps to get in — and those gaps make phishing, ransomware and account takeover far more damaging.

We help you spot exposure early, tighten protection and reduce breach impact — without adding complexity.

Find out how Microsoft 365 resilience works:
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Cyber threats are evolving, and your employees are the first line of defence. Without proper training, simple mistakes c...
11/08/2026

Cyber threats are evolving, and your employees are the first line of defence. Without proper training, simple mistakes can lead to serious security breaches.

Investing in employee training isn’t just smart - it’s essential. Keep reading to learn how to strengthen your team’s cybersecurity awareness >> https://hubs.ly/Q04rBkbr0

Most business owners only think about IT downtime when it happens. The server goes offline, the internet drops, or a cyb...
04/08/2026

Most business owners only think about IT downtime when it happens. The server goes offline, the internet drops, or a cyber attack locks you out of your files, and suddenly the whole business grinds to a halt.

For large corporations, an outage is painful but survivable. For small and mid-sized businesses across Essex, the impact is often far more serious. Margins are tighter, teams are smaller, and there’s rarely a spare system waiting in the wings.

So, what does downtime actually cost? The honest answer is: more than most businesses realise. Let’s break it down >> https://hubs.ly/Q04rzRtk0

Could your Microsoft 365 accounts be quietly giving attackers access right now?Modern attacks often don’t use malware — ...
28/07/2026

Could your Microsoft 365 accounts be quietly giving attackers access right now?

Modern attacks often don’t use malware — they start with stolen credentials, over‑permissioning or weak security policies. That means an attacker can simply log in and you might not even realise something’s wrong.

With expert-managed Microsoft 365 protection we help reduce identity risks, tighten access controls and speed recovery if an incident happens.

Find out how Essex Computers Ltd. can help keep your Microsoft 365 environment secure >>

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Unit 11, Kendal Court, Hurricane Way
Wickford
SS118YB

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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