Author Archives: Mark Le Huray

Critical MS patch released

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mark Le Huray

Microsoft have released a critical security patch this month and all systems (especially servers) that are configured to allow remote access should have the security patch applied as soon as possible. We will be contacting all of our managed customers … Continue reading →

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Two new engineers

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Mark Le Huray

Simblox have hired a further two engineers as part of our continuing growth plan. Tommy is a Junior systems engineer who has been with us for a few months now and David is a Systems engineer who joined us at the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Opening times

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy Christmas and New Year! Our office will be closed during the following times: Friday 23rd December from 12:00 to Wednesday 28th December at 08:30 Friday 30th December … Continue reading →

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Cloud or not? Part 2

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

Just an update to let you know that I haven’t forgotten about this but am waiting for us to be transferred from the old Microsoft cloud service to the new Office 365 one so that we can properly test and … Continue reading →

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Another new van

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

Hot on the heals of the Fiesta van we also have a truck to let us transport servers and other larger items. It also allows lets us show off our logo and branding – thanks to Rood Signs (www.roodsigns.com) in … Continue reading →

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New van

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

Simblox finally have a new van. Its a small Fiesta van which is ideal for our engineers to transport equipment and get to customer sites. This will greatly improve our visibility and presence in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

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Cloud or not? Part 1

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

Many of our existing customers and potentially new customers ask us the same question? What is the cloud and should we make use of it? These post’s explain what the cloud is and some pointers to help you decide if … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Office 365 now released

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

The Microsoft Office 365 beta has now finished and the service is live to trial and use. This is the latest version of Microsoft Online services and all personnel currently using the existing BPOS service will be migrated to the … Continue reading →

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New firmware for Draytek firewalls

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

Draytek have release new firmware for their latest range of Vigor firewalls (the 2830) range. This includes a number of improvements and we will automatically upgrade the firmware for our customers who subscribe to our fixed price service service. If … Continue reading →

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Problem with Sophos Endpoint & Small Business products update

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Mark Le Huray

Please see the below technical alert we received from Sophos affecting 32 bit versions of XP and 2003 only. Please give us a call if you require any assistance with this problem. Sophos Technical Alert Important Advisory about Sophos Endpoint … Continue reading →

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