The Base3 Engineer https://base3.co.uk/author/base3engineer/ All your bases covered Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:01:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://base3.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-base3icon-32x32.png The Base3 Engineer https://base3.co.uk/author/base3engineer/ 32 32 Why Organisations Running Ubuntu Should Consider Ubuntu Pro https://base3.co.uk/ubuntu-pro-organisations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ubuntu-pro-organisations Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:07 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1811 Ubuntu is one of the most widely used Linux distributions in cloud environments, data centres and development platforms – but there is an important distinction between running standard Ubuntu and operating a properly supported, security-maintained platform. For organisations running production workloads where security, compliance and availability matter, Ubuntu Pro deserves serious consideration. What is Ubuntu… Read More »Why Organisations Running Ubuntu Should Consider Ubuntu Pro

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]]> Base3 is now an NCSC Assured Service Provider for the Cyber Advisor Scheme https://base3.co.uk/ncsc-assured-service-provider/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ncsc-assured-service-provider Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:20:34 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1717 Base3 is now an NCSC Assured Service Provider for the Cyber Advisor scheme – confirmed by the National Cyber Security Centre, the UK government body responsible for cyber security guidance and support across the country. Here’s what that means for the businesses we work with. What is the Cyber Advisor scheme? The Cyber Advisor scheme… Read More »Base3 is now an NCSC Assured Service Provider for the Cyber Advisor Scheme

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]]> Base3 is now JOSCAR Registered https://base3.co.uk/joscar-registered-supplier/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joscar-registered-supplier Tue, 05 May 2026 09:15:25 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1654 JOSCAR – the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register – is the recognised accreditation system for suppliers working within the aerospace, defence and security sectors. Managed by Hellios, it connects nearly 40 buying organisations across the UK – including the Ministry of Defence – with pre-qualified suppliers, reducing the time and duplication involved in supplier checks… Read More »Base3 is now JOSCAR Registered

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]]> Why Reactive IT Support Is Costing You More Than You Think https://base3.co.uk/it-support-services-uk-reactive-costs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-support-services-uk-reactive-costs Fri, 01 May 2026 10:06:56 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1638 For many small and medium businesses, IT support services across the UK work like this: something breaks, someone calls for help, the problem gets fixed, and everyone moves on. It feels manageable – until it doesn’t. Reactive IT support is the default for a lot of organisations, and it’s easy to understand why. You only… Read More »Why Reactive IT Support Is Costing You More Than You Think

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]]> Base3 is ISO 9001:2015 Certified. Here’s What That Actually Means. https://base3.co.uk/base3-iso-9001-certified/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=base3-iso-9001-certified https://base3.co.uk/base3-iso-9001-certified/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:02:04 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1599 ISO 9001:2015 is the internationally recognised standard for quality management – and Base3 is now an ISO 9001 certified IT company. Here’s what that means in practice. What is ISO 9001? ISO 9001 is a framework for how organisations plan, deliver, and continuously improve their services — with documented processes, clear accountability, and independent auditing… Read More »Base3 is ISO 9001:2015 Certified. Here’s What That Actually Means.

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]]> https://base3.co.uk/base3-iso-9001-certified/feed/ 1 Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus: What’s the Difference? https://base3.co.uk/cyber-essentials-vs-cyber-essentials-plus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cyber-essentials-vs-cyber-essentials-plus Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:34:31 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1585 If you’re considering Cyber Essentials Plus UK certification for your business, you’ve probably already come across standard Cyber Essentials too. They sound similar and cover the same ground – but they’re not the same thing, and choosing the right one matters. Here’s a plain-language breakdown of what each one is, what it involves, and how… Read More »Cyber Essentials vs Cyber Essentials Plus: What’s the Difference?

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]]> Cloud Migration Strategies: The 7 Rs Explained https://base3.co.uk/cloud-migration-strategies-7-rs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cloud-migration-strategies-7-rs Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:22:26 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1475 Moving your business to the cloud is rarely as simple as lifting everything across and hoping for the best. The reality is that different workloads have different needs, different risk profiles, and different costs – and treating them all the same is one of the most common mistakes we see when advising on cloud migration… Read More »Cloud Migration Strategies: The 7 Rs Explained

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]]> What It Means to Work With an AWS Partner in the UK https://base3.co.uk/what-it-means-to-work-with-an-aws-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-it-means-to-work-with-an-aws-partner https://base3.co.uk/what-it-means-to-work-with-an-aws-partner/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:43:03 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1547 If you’re looking for an AWS Partner to help move your business to the cloud, or get more from your existing setup, you’ve probably noticed that a lot of companies claim some form of AWS expertise. But what does AWS Partner status actually mean – and why should it matter to you as a UK… Read More »What It Means to Work With an AWS Partner in the UK

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]]> https://base3.co.uk/what-it-means-to-work-with-an-aws-partner/feed/ 1 New Year, New IT Strategy: Is Your Cyber Security Fit for 2026? https://base3.co.uk/cyber-security-small-business-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cyber-security-small-business-2026 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:23:47 +0000 https://base3.co.uk/?p=1575 January is the time of year when most business owners are thinking about what to do differently – but cyber security for small business is one area that almost always gets pushed to the bottom of the list. That’s a problem. Because cyber threats don’t take a January break. In fact, the start of a… Read More »New Year, New IT Strategy: Is Your Cyber Security Fit for 2026?

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