What Does It Actually Mean to Work With an ISO 27001-Certified IT Provider?
Every IT provider says they take security seriously. That claim is rarely false, but it’s also not something an outsider can check. Net Platforms became certified to ISO/I
Is Your Business Ready for AI? What London SMEs Need to Know Before You Start
AI is dominating the trade press currently, and most London business owners we talk to are caught between two pressures. Competitors already seem to be adopting it, but moving too
AI for Essex SMEs: How to Get Started Without Overcomplicating Your IT
AI is dominating business headlines, and for many owners that creates more confusion than clarity. Getting started with AI as a small business owner in Essex doesn’t have to
Microsoft Licence Review: The Step Most Businesses Skip at Renewal
Renewal anniversaries come around, the invoice arrives, and most businesses click ‘renew’ on the same licence mix they had the previous year. With Microsoft’s price rise
Microsoft 365 Prices Are Rising on 1 July 2026. Here’s What That Means for Your Business.
If your business runs on Microsoft 365, there’s a date to put in the diary: 1 July 2026. That’s when Microsoft’s new commercial pricing for Microsoft 365 suite su
We’re ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certified
We’re proud to announce that NetPlatforms achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification on 16th April 2026, following an independent audit of how the business manages information sec
The Microsoft 365 Features Essex Businesses Are Paying For But Not Using
Most Essex businesses have Microsoft 365 sitting at the centre of their IT, yet many are using only a slice of what they pay for each month. The result is subscription spend wasted
Cyber Essentials Changes Coming in April 2026: What London & Essex Businesses Should Prepare For
If your business holds Cyber Essentials certification – or you’re planning to apply for the first time – there’s a change coming in April 2026 that’s worth un
Cyber Essentials 2026: What the New Assessment Questions Mean for London & Essex Businesses
Cyber Essentials is set to change in April 2026. Businesses across London and Essex that take proactive steps now will be in a much stronger position, while those who wait could fa
How Small Businesses in Essex Can Use IT Automation to Boost Productivity Without Adding Headcount
Every business wants to do more with less. But for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Essex, day-to-day IT is still surprisingly manual. When staff are raising tickets