In this episode of Krome Cast Tech-IT-Out, we discuss security and compliance, focusing specifically on leveraging the tools available within M365, such as Microsoft Purview. Krome's CTO Rupert Mills and Commercial Director Sam Mager, explore how Microsoft 365 tools can enhance data governance, information protection, and compliance within an organisation's existing Microsoft ecosystem, emphasising how organisations can maximise the value of their existing E5 or E3 licenses to improve ...

In this episode of Krome Cast, Tech-IT-Out we delve into the world of Cloud Optimisation, focusing on maximising efficiency and reducing costs through the correct sizing and management of your Cloud environment. If implemented incorrectly, improper Cloud utilisation can lead to inefficiency, unforeseen expenses, compromised security, and can cause unnecessary environmental impact. Krome's CTO Rupert Mills and Commercial Director Sam Mager, explore the intricacies of Cloud optimisation, from...

In this tech panel episode of Krome Cast Tech IT Out, we delve into the critical topic of developing a carbon-neutral strategy, aligned with government-mandated targets; we explore how to measure your emissions and the ways to reduce carbon emissions that can help drive sustainable change. This episode features Krome’s Commercial Director Sam Mager, Technical Director Ben Randall, CEO, Rupert Mills and Danielle Hammond, Krome's Operation Director. Our panelists share their insights and exper...

In this episode of Krome Cast Tech IT Out, released on World Password Day 2023, we discuss password security best practices and share our tips on password policies and good password hygiene. A single weak password can be all it takes for a hacker to gain access to sensitive information, putting your business, and clients at risk. This episode features Krome’s Commercial Director Sam Mager, and Technical Director Ben Randall, sharing their tips on how to review and manage your company’s passwo...

In this episode of Krome Cast, Tech-IT-Out, we discuss the advancements in AI, and how Artificial Intelligence has seemingly taken a giant leap forward in 2023, with the development of Open AI ChatGPT and the other AI tools in the market. This episode features Krome's co-founders Sam Mager and Rupert Mills, discussing the evolution of AI, the effect of AI on industries and the security concerns of AI and Chat GPT, along with Microsoft's investment in ChatGPT and the exciting ways in wh...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-IT-Out we discuss Multifactor Authentication, SAML Authentication, SSO Single Sign-On and how to protect users against MFA Fatigue. This tech panel podcast features Krome's Commercial Director, Sam Mager, along with Krome's Head of Security Operations, Paul Edwards, Technical Director Ben Randall, and CTO Rupert Mills, sharing their insights on MFA authentication best practises and how you can protect your organisation from an MFA Fatigue attack. ► ABOU...

In this episode of Krome Cast - Tech IT Out, we discuss upgrading to vSphere 7 before the end of general support for vSphere 6.5 and vSphere 6.7, on the 15th October 2022. For any VMware customers that have delayed upgrading their vSphere environment, due to other projects or the pandemic, now is the time to embark on your vSphere 7 upgrade, or even to the latest version vSphere 8 (which was announced this week 30.08.22). In this podcast, we talk about some of the key enhancemen...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech IT Out, we discuss leased lines and the considerations needed to ensure resilience for your business communications. When it comes to business communications, having a fast and reliable platform is critical, but how do you select which provider offers you the most resilient solutions, and what happens in the event of a failure? This podcast features Krome’s Commercial Director, Sam Mager, along with Krome's Pre-Sales Telecommunications Consultant, J...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-IT-Out, we discuss the importance of having a human cyber response team as part of your security operations centre (SOC) to provide a proactive, real-time threat response to cyber breaches. We also review the key differences between a managed SOC vs an MDR service. This tech panel podcast features Krome's Commercial Director, Sam Mager, along with Krome's MD, Rupert Mills, along with our Security Specialist, Paul Edwards and Technical Director, Ben Randall...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-IT-Out, we discuss removing the last Microsoft Exchange Server from your Hybrid Exchange environment. Following Microsoft's recent announcement that you are now able to decommission Exchange On-Premise when running Exchange in a Hybrid Environment, we discuss the technical considerations you need to make before removing the last Exchange Server. How to prepare to decommission Exchange on-premise in order to move to a full Exchange Online environment. Thi...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-IT-Out, we review the challenges faced with legacy system migration; looking at everything from the hardware layer through to the application layer. We discuss how to successfully update IT systems, and the legacy systems problems that are often faced by organisations when embarking on systems upgrades and migrations. These include data migration considerations, such as using extraction transformation and load (ETL) tools, hardware migration plans, os mig...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we discuss Azure Virtual Desktops and how the evolution of the modern desktop environment has greatly improved security and access control for IT teams. With the increase in hybrid working, deploying an Azure Virtual Desktop environment offers organisations a simple, and effective way to manage and control access to company data and applications securely. This podcast features Krome’s Commercial Director, Sam Mager, along with Krome's Senior Techn...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-IT-Out, we discuss mergers, acquisitions, and divestments and the impact of technology on M&A. We look at how to best manage your IT planning before buying a business, running two businesses in parallel, or simply planning for acquisition. It is fundamentally important to ensure that the Mergers and Acquisitions IT strategy plan is in place before buying a business to guarantee that you can meet and overcome the challenges of mergers and acquisi...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we discuss how to effectively secure your corporate wifi network and review the wireless network best practices for businesses. In today's evolving work environment, the way people work has fundamentally changed. With the move to wireless networks becoming the norm for most, organisations are forced to rethink how they can ensure their networks and devices are secure. This podcast features Krome’s Commercial Director, Sam Mager, along with Krome's...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we discuss Modern Desktop Management, including how using Microsoft Endpoint Manager tools, Intune MDM and Autopilot can simplify the desktop deployment process. Enterprise desktop deployment and mobile device management can be a challenge for any organisation; you need to deploy modern apps, configure multiple corporate desktop images, roll out applications, effectively and often remotely. With the advancement of cloud solutions, such as Microsof...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we discuss how IT has transformed with the use of Everything-as-a-Service and Hybrid-Cloud infrastructure. Which cloud strategy is best suited for your business, Hybrid Cloud or XaaS? In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we discuss how IT has transformed with the use of Everything-as-a-Service and Hybrid Cloud infrastructure and how we think things will change with the continued consumerisation of IT in the future. This podcast featu...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we are discussing ransomware, reviewing how it has evolved over the years and looking at the measures you can put in place to help protect your organisation from Ransomware attacks. With the rise of ransomware attacks increasing daily, more and more businesses are falling victim to ransomware attacks, in this podcast we talk about preventing ransomware attacks and successfully recovering from a ransomware attack, along with some suggested Ransomware...

In this episode of Krome Cast, Tech-it-out we are talking about Hosted Telephony, and the Horizon hosted phone system from Gamma. With the ISDN switch off coming in 2025, organisations are having to evaluate which new business phone system is right for them, in this episode, we discuss the business phone system considerations needed when replacing an ISDN phone system, how to upgrade from ISDN to cloud-hosted phone system, and our opinion on why a Horizon hosted phone system from Gamma is th...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we discuss data security vulnerability management, how to identify ransomware vulnerabilities, how to run a vulnerability scan, and what vulnerability scanning tools we recommend to ensure your network is protected. With new cybersecurity vulnerabilities emerging each day the need for effective data protection vulnerability management tools has never been so crucial. This podcast features Krome’s Commercial Director, Sam Mager, along with Kr...

In this episode of Krome Cast: Tech-it-Out, we discuss password security tips and tools for business. Our discussions include the risks of inadequate password policies to business, what makes a strong, complex password and the password management tools and password security recommendations we would make to help protect your organisation against a data breach. We discuss how weak passwords are a growing threat to business, the importance of having the right password security tools, such as a p...