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National Apprenticeship Week 2025
While National Apprenticeship Week serves as a dedicated time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of apprentices, at Chalkline, we recognise and appreciate the work of our past and present apprentices every day. Our commitment to raising talent through IT...
Using HaloPSA to bring the best client experience
As we've posted about earlier, we work really closely with HaloPSA to help provide the Chalkline team with best of breed tools to bring the best experience to our clients. We use Halo to deliver our service desk and portal platforms, as well as our backend project...
A Day in the Life of a Cyber Security Analyst
As a Cyber Security Analyst, every day is a new challenge. Our role is to help safeguard our Security Bundle clients from cyber threats, protect their sensitive data, and ensure the smooth functioning of systems. This post will give you an overview of our daily tasks:...
MSP 501 2024 – Chalkline’s success in EMEA and Global Lists
We're really pleased to announce that Chalkline has been ranked 6th in the esteemed Channel Futures EMEA MSP 501 list, a huge jump from last years 23rd! This prestigious recognition highlights Chalkline’s commitment to excellence, ranking prominently among the top...
A day in the life of a Logistics Administrator
We asked Sumaya, one of our Logistics Administrators, to give us an insight into what she spends her day doing. 8:30AM-9:00AM: I arrive at the office bright and early. I like to kick off my day with a cup of coffee and have a nice catch-up with my colleagues, while...
Tools we use to support you (2024 edition)
From monitoring to end user remote support, we have a myriad of tools that we use on a daily basis to provide the best possible support to our clients across the globe. While our clients may never see some of these tools, they are critical in keeping their systems...
Your guide to on-premise vs cloud (2024 edition)
We've certainly now passed the initial novelty of the cloud. At Chalkline, our team have been doing cloud migrations for well over 10 years. Most companies we speak to now have their email in the cloud, typically using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. We do see a...
Demystifying WiFi Technologies
In today's interconnected world, WiFi technology has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, enabling us to stay connected, productive, and entertained wherever we go. However, understanding the intricacies of WiFi can be daunting, especially with the...
Outsourcing IT Support – Co-Managed vs Fully Managed
Outsourcing IT support has become a popular choice for businesses looking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and access specialised expertise. Whether you're a small start-up or a larger enterprise, outsourcing IT support can offer several benefits: Cost Savings:...
We are a Living Wage Employer: A Commitment to Fair Compensation
In January 2022, we proudly achieved accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. This significant milestone reflects our commitment to fair compensation and social responsibility. As the Operations Manager, I have witnessed first-hand the positive impact of our...
Enhancing Cybersecurity with Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
As cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated social engineering tactics, businesses must bolster their defences to protect against the rising threat of data losses and security breaches. The challenge is not only to detect these threats but to respond...
Local admin regular password rotation – better to be safe than sorry!
Local administrator accounts on Windows systems hold critical privileges, controlling files, directories, and services on local devices. These accounts are akin to a master key for your company’s data. Important questions to consider include: How often are these...