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Quick summary for busy teams: Cleaning up IT this year means fewer systems, fewer risks, clearer ownership and predictable costs. Start with identity, devices, email and backups, then move line‑of‑business apps into safer patterns such as virtual desktops or SaaS. Track simple metrics such as incident volume, patch compliance and backup restore time to prove progress. What Does “Cleaning Up IT Infrastructure” Mean in 2026? It means untangling years of add‑ons, quick fixes and

Local servers once made sense. Today they slow teams down, add risk, and cost more than most leaders expect. A hosted environment replaces on‑site hardware with secure desktops and apps delivered from the cloud. Staff sign in from any device and get the same reliable workspace every time. This guide explains why on‑site systems create recurring problems, how hosting fixes them, and what to expect during a move. It is written for non‑technical readers. What problems do old on‑

Modern work happens in browsers, SaaS apps and files that move between email, chat and shared drives. One wrong click can still lead to malware, data loss, or an account takeover. Local PCs and laptops carry most of that risk because files land on the device and the browser runs with broad access. Virtual desktops, isolation and micro‑VMs change the risk model. The aim is simple: keep risky activity contained, keep data in controlled environments, and reset anything suspiciou

For years, on-premise servers were the backbone of business IT. They offered control, predictability, and the reassurance of knowing where your data lived. But times have changed. The reality is that maintaining physical servers now creates more strain than stability for most small and medium-sized businesses. From rising costs and security risks to limited flexibility, there are clear signs that it’s time to move beyond on-prem servers and consider more modern, scalable opti

Many UK companies spend far more on IT than they realise. Salaries, on‑site servers, callouts and unplanned outages all add up. Hosted desktops and managed IT shift these costs into a predictable service that is easier to run and easier to secure. Below is a plain‑English guide to the real cost of “keeping IT in‑house”, and why a hosted model often wins over three years or more. What Costs Hide Inside “Local IT”? Local IT usually means on‑site servers, a small internal team,