What Is a Managed SOC and Does Your Business Need One in 2026?
First published: 24 April 2026 | Updated: 6 August 2026 You’ve heard the term on an insurer’s renewal form, in a client’s security questionnaire, or after a close call, and now you need a straight answer about what a managed SOC actually is. This guide explains what it does day-to-day, what it costs compared to […]
Greendale Group strengthens cyber resilience with Cyber Essentials certification
Greendale Group has successfully achieved Cyber Essentials certification with support from Nexus Open Systems, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s commitment to cyber security, resilience and future growth. Cyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme designed to help organisations protect themselves against the most common cyber threats. By achieving certification, Greendale Group has […]
Phishing Simulation Training: What It Is and Why Your Business Needs It in 2026
An employee has just clicked a link in a fake invoice email, and now you’re wondering how many others would have done the same. Perhaps a cyber insurance renewal asked whether your business runs phishing simulation training, and you didn’t have a confident answer. Your last security review might have flagged the same gap: nobody’s […]
Dark Web Monitoring: What It Is and Why Your Business Needs It in 2026
An employee’s password has just turned up in a fresh data leak, a client security questionnaire has asked whether you run dark web monitoring, or your cyber insurance renewal wants proof that leaked credentials get caught before someone uses them. This article explains what dark web monitoring actually does, what happens when it finds something, […]
In-House vs Outsourced IT Support: Choosing the Right Service Desk Model
For growing organisations, IT support quickly becomes more than an operational function. It becomes a strategic decision that affects productivity, security, resilience and user experience. As your business becomes more dependent on cloud platforms, cyber security tools, collaboration applications and connected devices, the question is no longer simply “who fixes IT issues?” It is: “what support model gives […]
Nexus Achieves Five Microsoft Solutions Partner Designations Across Cloud, Security and AI
Nexus is proud to announce that we have achieved five Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, recognising our proven expertise across cloud infrastructure, cyber security, artificial intelligence, modern workplace technologies and digital transformation. This milestone reinforces Nexus’s position as one of the South West’s most highly accredited Microsoft partners, supporting organisations across the wider region with trusted, […]
Business Continuity Plan Checklist for UK Businesses in 2026
Key Takeaways Every business continuity plan should identify critical systems, recovery objectives, communication procedures, and backup requirements. Understanding the difference between RPO and RTO is essential when designing an effective recovery strategy. Disaster recovery testing is just as important as having backups. Untested backups create a false sense of security. Downtime costs extend beyond lost […]
Comparing IT Support in Exeter: Security, Strategy & Support (2026 Guide)
Choosing the right IT support company in Exeter matters more than ever for SMEs and growing organisations. With rising cyber security threats, hybrid working, remote teams, and increasing pressure to adopt cloud and AI technologies, businesses need IT systems that are secure, reliable, scalable, and capable of supporting long-term growth. Modern IT support is no […]
Nexus Announced as IT Partner for the Devon & Somerset Law Society
We’re delighted to announce that Nexus Open Systems has officially become the IT Partner for the Devon & Somerset Law Society, strengthening our commitment to supporting legal professionals and organisations across the South West. The partnership will see Nexus working closely with the Society to support technology initiatives, events and member engagement activities throughout the […]
What Is a BCDR Solution? 7 Reasons Your Business Needs One in 2026
First published: February 21, 2024 | Updated: May 6, 2026 Cyber threats are evolving faster than most businesses can keep up with. AI-powered attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and increasingly sophisticated phishing campaigns mean the threat landscape in 2026 looks nothing like it did even three years ago. And it’s not just cyber attacks — hardware failures, natural […]