The Importance of Having Total IT support!

The Importance of Having Total IT support! sales@minstermicro.co.uk 01562 68211 Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have had an issue with your IT but weren’t sure which IT contract it fell under? More companies involved in your IT systems = More problems! When a number of different external companies are involved…

BT announce the end of traditional landlines: Future-Proof Your Systems!

BT announce the end of traditional landlines: Future-Proof Your Systems! sales@minstermicro.co.uk 01562 68211 Openreach (still commonly known as BT to many of us) are set to make huge changes to the UK’s telephone services by 2025. This may sound like you have plenty of time to think about this – but the ability to order…

Going Green with Pegasus Opera 3

Going Green with Pegasus Opera 3 sales@minstermicro.co.uk 01562 68211 We are now living in a world of increasing environmental concern, and the pressure upon businesses to reduce their carbon footprint is ever-growing. Global consumption of paper has increased by almost half since 1980. The average office worker uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper each year. Each…

Why Is Patch Management So Important?

Why Is Patch Management So Important? As part of our proactive Cyber Security and Patch Management service, Minster provide ongoing security and patch management deployment to your server(s). What does this mean? Unpatched systems and applications can easily become security risks. It is common for hackers to exploit potential vulnerabilities before new patches and updates…

Buying Hardware: Minster vs High Street

Buying Hardware: Minster vs High Street Buying new equipment for your business can be difficult. With so many different options, prices and bundles available, it can tricky to know what to buy. As an IT support provider for over 40 years, Minster have seen it all – from software packages that don’t have the basics…

Pegasus Instant Messenger: Real time reporting, when it matters most!

Pegasus Instant Messenger: Real time reporting, when it matters most! One of the many useful features of Opera 3 is its instant messaging capability: Pegasus Instant Messenger (PIM). PIM is a unique real-time reporting, scheduling and instant messaging tool, designed to address the challenges organisations face when attempting to manage and distribute business information on…

Microsoft Teams: Things you need to know!

Microsoft Teams: Things you need to know! After recently exploring the idea of a ‘New age of technology’ and the affect that this year’s pandemic has had upon UK business operations, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight the advantages of using Microsoft Teams within your business, as well as giving you some information that you may not have…

Never miss an opportunity with an integrated CRM System!

Never miss an opportunity with an integrated CRM System! At Minster, we understand the value and importance of an easy-to-use Customer Relationship Management System. Pegasus Opera 3’s CRM module is a centralised database that allows you to store data from prospects, suppliers and customers securely; as well as log all communication and track activities in…

What should you expect from your IT provider?

What should you expect from your IT provider? The world of IT can be a confusing one especially with so many different suppliers offering a multitude of different services with lists of long and complicated names. It can be difficult to figure out what you should really expect from your IT support provider. We have put…

Virtual Exhibitions: The future of Networking?

Virtual Exhibitions: The future of Networking? Made in the Midland’s Backing Britain Virtual Expo is the first of its kind that Minster have taken part in; and we didn’t really know what to expect. The lobby has been designed in a very modern and realistic manner, with set zones for networking, seminars, and virtual stands,…

Are you ready to bounce back?

Are you ready to bounce back? As we slowly transition into a ‘new normal’ with regards to the way we work and how we are addressing issues that arise from this change, it’s important to take a step back and look at the buying decisions we’ve made during the peak of the pandemic and whether…

Entering A New Age Of Technology

Entering A New Age Of Technology The COVID-19 pandemic has been the primary focus of most, if not all, decisions throughout 2020, and will certainly influence most aspects of life for the foreseeable future. The unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of businesses in a very difficult situation with regards to…