We are very pleased to welcome Aisha to our team at Heron IT. With an impressive and varied background Aisha is set to make a positive impact in her new role as a purchasing assistant, helping Sarah to provide our clients with any requirements they have for the computer equipment such as laptops, PCs, monitors,
We recently had the pleasure of hosting Pru and Michael for a special lunch at The Shard, celebrating over a decade of collaboration with Heron IT. This special occasion was more than just a meal—it was an opportunity for us to express our gratitude for our partnership since July 2010. Fourteen Years of Growth and
We are celebrating ten years of Sarah Black working with us, making life easy for IT Managers and Company Owners who are responsible for buying IT equipment for their organisations. Her expertise and commitment has often surprised them with the value and simplicity she brings to the process. She takes away all the head-scratching (and
Have you every wondered how wireless charging of things like toothbrushes and smartphones works? Colin has, and thought he’d find out. This is what he found: Imagine you’re at a campfire on a chilly evening, warming your hands over the flames. The fire is the charging pad, and your hands are like your phone. 1.
Happy World Password Day! Heron IT has some ideas here to keep your systems secure. The Pillars of a Strong Password: 1. Length and Complexity: Aim for passwords that are at least 12 characters long, combining letters, numbers, and symbols to create a complex key that guards your digital doors. 2. Uniqueness: Use a different
AI and Cybersecurity Lately, the internet has become a trickier place with smarter threats. But, AI (artificial intelligence) is stepping up as a strong partner, offering new tools and ways to stay ahead of hackers. We’re diving into the latest AI movements that are transforming how we defend ourselves online against a growing number of
In the ever-evolving world of IT, it is paramount to have a team equipped not only with technical knowledge but also with a diverse set of practical skills. This month, we are thrilled to introduce Aaron Bevis as the latest addition to our dynamic IT support team here in Ipswich. Aaron steps into his new
Breached or stolen passwords are the bane of any organization’s cybersecurity. Passwords cause over 80% of data breaches. Hackers get in using stolen, weak, or reused (and easily breached) passwords. At Heron IT we try to ensure that all our clients’ systems are protected by strong passwords and two-step verification, which makes it very hard
As part of our efforts to build our London client base, Heron IT were at the Business Junction Expo in The City last week! It was great to have a stand at their first ever Expo and was nice to meet new faces in London. We especially enjoyed the gin fountain provided by Creative Output.
Heron IT will be at the Business Junction Spring Expo 2024 on Thursday the 29th of February in London! We will be one of over 50 companies showing off our services so please come and meet us at our stand. As one of the newer members of the Business Junction it would be great to
We are looking to fill an IT Technician’s role and thought we would start by interviewing Arty Fissial of ChatGPT to see how AI could help us. Here is a transcript of the interview, with Arty being in blue. Please stay tuned for an official job posting! Hello Arty, welcome to Heron IT. My name
Colin recently attended the British Touring Car Championships practice day at Brands Hatch London and had an enjoyable day on a seminar with the MSF Finance Team which was very useful for learning more about IT security and how to organise a fast-paced team, thanks to Tom Ingram and EXCEL8 Motorsport.
Colin and Jonty enjoyed a pre-Christmas chat with ISSBA with some delicious beer at the Dove Street Inn, recently. The usual topics of IT Support for Ipswich and Cyber Security were flying around, along with far more interesting banter about Ipswich Town and their current exciting team! Father Christmas appeared from the chimney and joined in too. (Scroll down to
In a bustling city where technology is in every aspect of business, London is a beacon of innovation and progress. Recognising the immense potential and the needs of the city, Heron IT’s Colin Hammond recently ventured into the heart of Belgravia, attending a networking event hosted by IntroBiz. The goal? To broaden Heron IT’s horizons
Cambridge-based, Melanoma Focus is a national charity providing research-based information to increase awareness and knowledge about melanoma.
Heron IT staff recently embarked on an unforgettable Halloween night out, filled with thrills, chills, and a touch of the supernatural. Our destination? The spine-tingling Trinity Scares event at Ipswich Suffolk Showground. It promised haunted parks and hair-raising mazes, and we were more than ready to embrace the eerie atmosphere. As the night unfolded, we
Let’s dive into a topic that might give you the chills—cybersecurity skeletons in the Suffolk IT closet. You may not have old skeletons hidden away in the basement. But there’s a good chance of cybersecurity vulnerabilities lurking in the shadows. Just waiting to wreak havoc. You can’t fix what you can’t see. It’s time to
Heron IT is pleased to announce another recent addition to our team, Sarah-Jane Vincent, who has joined us as our Finance Officer. With an impressive track record and a wealth of experience in the financial sector, Sarah brings a fresh perspective to our organisation. Sarah’s journey in finance has been very interesting. She has honed
We’re pleased to introduce a talented individual, a globetrotter, and now our new Marketing Assistant – Jonty Whelan. With a rich history at Heron IT, a company renowned for offering professional IT support in Ipswich, Jonty’s journey, skills, and accomplishments are nothing short of awe-inspiring. A Journey of Four Remarkable Years Jonty’s association with Heron
Heron IT is delighted to be named as Official Technology Partner to EFL Championship club, Millwall FC for the 2022/23 season and will continue to provide IT support to the club.
We deal with major suppliers such as Dell, HP and Lenovo and take the heavy lifting out of procurement for IT Managers across different industries from professional services to construction companies, retailers and event venues.
Employees should resist the temptation to download software from the internet.