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Company News 13 February 2026

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026 at DCS

We shine a light on apprentice Foley Nkem and the role apprenticeships play in growing the next generation of IT talent at DCS.

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Cyber Security 22 January 2026

Windows 10 end of life: what it means for your business

Windows 10 and Office 2019 are reaching end of life. We explain the dates, the risks of staying put, and how to plan a smooth upgrade.

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Company News 8 January 2026

Introducing the new DCS customer portal

Your IT, simplified. Our new customer portal gives you central visibility and control over all your services with DCS in one place.

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IT Support 8 January 2026

How extended IT support hours transform your workday

Most IT headaches happen first thing in the morning. Extended support hours mean those issues are sorted before your day really begins.

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Cyber Security 7 January 2026

Cyber security: from buzzword to everyday reality

Cyber threats have moved from theory to a daily business risk. We look at what comprehensive, practical protection looks like today.

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Software 22 October 2025

AP automation vs P2P automation: what's the difference?

Both streamline your finances but target different parts of the process. We break down which one fits which problem.

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Cyber Security 5 June 2025

Beyond antivirus: introducing ESET MDR

Traditional antivirus and perimeter defences are no longer enough against modern ransomware. Here is why managed detection and response matters.

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Company News 24 September 2024

DCS becomes an Employee Ownership Trust

We have transferred our shareholding to an Employee Ownership Trust, protecting the future of DCS and the team that makes it what it is.

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Cloud 11 August 2023

Cloud hosted vs on premise IT: the benefits

As hybrid working becomes the norm, more businesses are moving off on premise servers. We weigh up the real benefits of the cloud.

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