Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 on 14 January 2020 as they come to the end of their 10-year cycle. By ending support for these products, it allows Microsoft to focus on new and improved technologies. If you continue to use Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 after support has ended, you will be at high risk of cybersecurity threats and viruses, as...

At Ponticello, we understand the importance of reliable, functional, and user-friendly systems that are intuitive to use and work for your business. Common technological problems faced by businesses (including insufficient bandwidth, slow connections and old equipment) aren’t just a nuisance: the added downtime reduces productivity and ultimately has an impact on your business’ bottom line. At...

What is Cyber Essentials?Cyber Essentials is a government-backed scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats. They offer cyber security certification to help guard against cyber attacks. In order to acquire this, a system must be proven to meet several security requirements, focussing on firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and ...

At Ponticello, we understand that there is nothing worse than a bad WiFi connection, especially in the hospitality industry. With over 60% of guests saying they would not return to a hotel with poor or no WiFi, it is vital to invest in a reliable public WiFi solution. In this blog, we highlight just how important public WiFi is to hotel success, gaining repeat custom and receiving positive online ...