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IT Security Spotlight: Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
What is Managed Detection and Response? Care homes have traditionally relied on IT security measures such as firewalls and antivirus software. However, the evolving number of threats sadly now requires a more comprehensive approach. MDR adds another layer of protection. MDR is like hiring a team of cybersecurity experts to watch your systems 24/7. It’s a...
June 27, 2025
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Switch off securely for your summer hols
Make the most of your time off  this summer with these tech tips from our team here at GHM Care: Back up Check to make sure your data is backed up before you head off and make sure it's regularly backed up remotely/automatically too...just in case you're affected by ransomware or another type of breach...
June 27, 2025
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Quarterly Security Update: May 2025
Welcome to the first of our Quarterly Security Updates. Each quarter, we'll bring you a snapshot of the latest malware trends, new and notable threats plus the latest top tips from our security experts. The content is technical but we hope it gives your care homes a good overview of some of the current risks...
May 23, 2025
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GHM Care win at Care Sector Supplier Awards 2025
GHM Care has won best 'Broadband, Internet, Telecoms and Computers/IT Business Services' at the Care Sector Supplier Awards.  The Care Sector Supplier Awards aim to seek out the best providers of products and services to the care sector in the UK, with the panel of independent, expert judges looking for evidence of innovation, enterprise and...
May 2, 2025
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Important information: Samsung telephone & WiFi systems
Many businesses and care homes across the UK have relied on Samsung phone systems and Wi-Fi solutions for many years. But since Samsung ceased manufacturing this equipment some time ago, their extended support for these systems has now ended. What does it mean for you? When manufacturing ceased, replacement parts were readily available thanks to...
April 24, 2025
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Samsung Equipment Notification
As part of GHM’s obligations under the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, GHM is required to notify clients of potential risks associated with telecom equipment that is no longer manufactured and, consequently, vulnerable to support-related issues. The Act defines “security compromises” as any action that compromises the availability, performance, or functionality of a network or a...
April 1, 2025
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The future of personal telephones for care home residents
To have use of a personal telephone in their room helps residents stay connected, live more independently and retain privacy. Why it's time for change With the UK's telephone network going digital (due to the PSTN/Analogue Switch Off), it's essential that the migration to digital landline services is managed within care homes, so that residents...
March 27, 2025
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Managing AI Tools in the Care Home
by Simon Hall, Senior IT Technician at GHM Care According to a recent Microsoft and LinkedIn Work Trend Index Report, three in four knowledge workers (75%) now use AI at work and 78% of those users are bringing their own AI tools to work (BYO AI), raising important IT security questions and risks. Our very own tech...
February 28, 2025
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GHM Care Finalists at Care Sector Supplier Awards 2025
We're delighted to announce that we are once again finalists in the Care Sector Supplier Awards 2025. The judges have shortlisted us for both the 'Assistive Technology Award' and the 'Broadband, Internet, Telecommunication & Computers/ IT Business Services Award'. We can't wait for the ceremony in April and send huge congratulations to all of the...
January 28, 2025
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Is it time to check your care home tech?
We visit hundreds of care homes each year and with limited budgets and resources, it’s easy to see how a lot of the tech care homes are using is…let’s just say ‘getting on a bit’. And that’s fine to a certain extent, but unfortunately there comes a time where that might result in data loss,...
November 29, 2024
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