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Ransom attacks – are you next?

Paul Holborow, Head of IT Services at RMT Accountants and Business Advisors Ltd, looks at the worrying trend of ‘ransom attacks’. Ransom attacks occur when cybercriminals get on to your network and encrypt data drives, and then demand a ransom in return for decrypting the data. Whilst a couple of recent cases may appear to

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Personal data – to encrypt or not encrypt

A posting on a well know on-line accountancy web-site discussion board on whether emailing personal information, such as that contained in tax returns or payslips, should be encrypted or not, caused a bit of a stir this week. Paul Holborow, accountant and Head of RMT IT services at RMT Accountants & Business Advisors Ltd, takes

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Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)

The following guidance for companies and investors from HM Revenue & Customs is divided into four parts. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recommends that you read all of the guidance, irrespective of whether you are a potential investor or a company considering using the scheme. This guidance provides an overview of SEIS. It does not

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RMT helps develop data system for legal firms

The business systems and IT support arm of Gosforth-based RMT Accountants and Business Advisors has teamed up with Oyez Professional Services to create the system, which enables legal practices to build up an information management security system step-by-step. It features a range of detailed policies and practices that help users to comply with the requirements

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Tech Notes with Stephen Slater

FOR any ambitious management team, gaining access to the right kind of outside advice and expertise can be crucial in implementing business plans and securing commercial progress with maximum efficiency. However, in the technology sector, where the smallest additional insight can make a massive difference to the development and delivery of a given concept, making

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Dealmaker takes skills into social media role

TECHNOLOGY dealmaker Stephen Slater is taking his expertise to Newcastle-based insight and research company Explain with an appointment as a non-executive director. Slater, a partner in Gosforth-based RMT chartered accountants and business advisers, is well-known across the region after decades working with a variety of business and specialising in technology and digital high- growth businesses.

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Dene Group set to grow thanks to support.

A MOVE to new premises and the purchase of new kit by a film production company was made possible following an £800,000 investment with support from North East accountancy and law firms. Dene Group is set to centralise its North East workforce in Newcastle and take on more staff after winning nearly £800,000 in funding.

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