Prevos Solutions

08/11/2023

The 2nd installment of our 2 part Cybersecurity series. Last week focused on staff, today we outline the issue from the managers perspective.

Part 2 of a 2 part series on security basics. Last week, we focused on staff, and this week, we give a security basics overview for managers.

01/11/2023

Check out our handy list of Cybersecurity basics for your staff

This is a part 1 of a 2 part series on security basics. This week, we will focus on staff, and next week, we will give a security basics overview for managers.

04/01/2023

Timely reminder to review some IT security tips, starting with this: don't get scammed!!

Sometimes victims fall prey to social engineering, rather than technical attacks. This article describes how they work and provides some tips.

13/02/2018

Email Not up to Scratch? Check This Out.

You’re lying awake at night with a niggling feeling that you missed an important email from a client. You call the client the next day and they confirm they sent it last week but since you didn’t respond, they assumed you weren’t interested, and did a deal with one of your competitors. Has thi...

24/10/2017

Excellent Wi-Fi - Our dream

Wi-Fi can be a wonderful thing: Your smartphone or laptop automatically connects to your Wi-Fi network, even if you’ve previously connected to a different network elsewhere.

27/07/2017

Prevos Solutions Proud to be IT Partner to Galway International Arts Festival for 2017

For the second year running, Prevos Solutions are providing IT Support for the Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF).
As a Festival Patron in 2017, Prevos Solutions manages GIAF’s IT infrastructure, enabling it to focus on it’s tremendous work as an internationally recognised arts festival.
Among the various services which Prevos provides to GIAF include:
Structured cabling and physical network maintenance: Installed data cable in the box office, as well as comms cabinet, switch, router, and other networking components.
Computer support: Addressing issues such as connectivity to network/printers, email, and general performance issues.
Phone support: Ensuring that the network supporting the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system enables clear and reliable phone communications.
Critical response: Providing fast, efficient response (both onsite and remote) to IT incidents impacting on organisational performance year round, and especially during the busy Festival period.
Hardware/software procurement and installation: Leveraging it’s enterprise solution distributor network, Prevos identifies the correct solution for GIAF, whether hardware, software (or a combination of both), and implements in a quick turnaround timeframe.
“We are very excited to continue our support of the amazing cultural phenomenon that is the Galway International Arts Festival”, said Kevin Newell, Managing Director of Prevos Solutions. “We are honoured to be selected by GIAF to support their IT, having done this for the 2016 festival also.”
Galway International Arts Festival is a major cultural organisation, which produces one of Europe’s leading international arts festivals; develops and produces new work that tours nationally and internationally; and presents a major discussion platform, First Thought. The organization has played a very significant role in placing Galway firmly on the map, as both a key cultural centre for the arts and a cultural tourism destination on the Wild Atlantic Way. It now looks forward to playing a central role in the European Capital of Culture 2020 designation awarded to Galway.
“Prevos Solutions is a valued partner to the festival for the past 2 years” said Gerry Cleary, Financial Controller of Galway International Arts Festival. “The support they provide is excellent, and they are there when we really need them, to ensure that the show can quite literally go on”.
Prevos Solutions are a Managed IT Provider offering superlative IT Services to organisations throughout Ireland. Services provided include: Network support; Cloud Services; Telecommunications; Email/Domain Services; IT Support Solutions; and IT Sales. High profile companies trust Prevos Solutions to manage their critical IT requirements, including Galway International Arts Festival, P&O Maritime; and Western Motors.

14/06/2017

Drowning in Spam Email? 7 Steps To Stop It!

Spam (or junk/unsolicited email) has existed for as long as email has been around. It can be frustrating, but yes, it can be managed quite effectively.

31/05/2017

Still running Windows XP? Your IT is on borrowed time!

Regular readers of this blog are likely aware that Microsoft ended support for Windows XP in April 2014. However, there are other systems which are also no longer supported…

16/05/2017

Our article on Microsoft's Ireland’s Small and Medium Business Blog today is on data security, very timely given the mayhem of last weeks attack!

Learn how to stay safe online and protect your data with these very useful tips on IT security basics from guest author, Kevin Newell.

03/05/2017

8 Reasons Why Your Computer is Slow

A slow-running computer can be hugely frustrating when you’re trying to get important work done. Let’s review some reasons why this might be, and what you can do about it.

20/04/2017

When Should You Replace Your Server?

As the cost of replacing a server can be substantial, many organisations want to delay this for as long as possible. While this is understandable to ensure the maximum return on investment, it pays to be aware of the hidden costs of delaying the process for too long.