How to Land an IT Support Job in Birmingham
Introduction At Network, just like other tech companies, we get emailed CVs and asked for job opportunities, apprenticeships and placements all the time. For good reason as well! The tech sector is an industry worth £1.2 trillion and ranks as the largest industry in Europe. The industry employs between 2.1 million and 2.6 million people […]
The 5 Best Phishing Simulation Software Solutions in 2026
Search for phishing simulation software and you’ll find a lot of companies making the same promises: better staff awareness, fewer clicks on bad emails, less risk. That doesn’t make it much easier to choose between them. We’re Network. We work with businesses on IT and cyber security, so we have a clear interest in this […]
Phishing Awareness Training 2026: A Complete Guide for Businesses
Phishing is one of the most common ways attackers attempt to gain access to business systems and sensitive information, according to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Phishing awareness training helps employees recognise suspicious emails and links before they become security incidents. In this guide, we will explain what phishing is, how it works, what […]
The 5 Best IT Support Companies in Coventry (An Honest Comparison)
Search for IT support in Coventry and you’ll find ten websites that all say the same three things: proactive, trusted, 24/7. It doesn’t tell you much. We’re Network. We’ve been doing this in Coventry since 2002, so we have a clear interest in this and you should read it knowing that. What we can give […]
Too Busy to Deal With IT? Why Businesses Outsource IT Support
“I Know We Need to Sort Our IT, But We Don’t Have Time” A 2-Minute IT Health Check for Busy Business Owners If you’ve been meaning to review your IT for months, maybe even years, but never seem to find the time, you’re not alone. Most business leaders know technology is important. The problem isn’t […]
Bespoke Software vs Off-the-Shelf Software
As a software developer, I’ve seen first-hand how different every business is. Even companies in the same industry often have completely different ways of working, different challenges, and different goals. That’s why one of the most common questions we hear is whether it’s better to invest in bespoke software or use an off-the-shelf solution. The […]
What is the Cloud?
What is the cloud? Most people don’t really know what it is. To be honest, nobody really even knows why it’s called the cloud. You’re certainly not alone if you’ve wondered what it actually means, whether it has anything to do with weather, or if you’ll lose all your photos when it rains. To be […]
What is Managed IT Support?
What is IT support? If someone asks me what IT support is, my honest answer is usually a joke about turning it off and on again and kicking a printer. That’s partly because it’s actually true, but also because IT is a bit of an intangible thing that isn’t necessarily easy to define. But I’ll […]
How to Start a Career in IT With an Apprenticeship
Getting into the IT industry does not mean you have to go down the traditional university route. It also does not mean you have to be fresh out of school. IT Support Apprenticeships have become one of the most practical, hands-on and accessible ways to start a career in technology. Whether you are a school […]
What Does Incognito Mode Actually Do?
Although Incognito Mode stops your browser from storing local browsing data, it does not stop websites or online services Many people believe Incognito Mode makes them completely anonymous online. In reality, private browsing only hides activity from other users on the same device, not from websites, internet providers, employers, or search engines. Incognito Mode can […]