
From Trainee to Success: A Journey Through 5C Services
Here at 5C, we pride ourselves on our successes supporting new entrants into the sector, providing an opportunity and platform for them to launch their IT career. Meet Edmund Wozencraft, a former apprentice at 5C Services, who has a lot to share about his experience with the company.

Changes to Microsoft 365 Non-profit Grants
We're Here to Help You Transition
As implemented on 1st July 2025, Microsoft are discontinuing the free grant offers for Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 for non-profits. If your organisation currently uses these free licenses, they will expire at your next renewal date.
As your trusted IT support partner, we’re here to help you understand what this means and how to prepare.

A Small Business Guide to Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Have you ever wondered how vulnerable your business is to cyberattacks?
According to recent reports, nearly 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, often exploiting weak security measures.
One of the most overlooked yet highly effective ways to protect your company is through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This extra layer of security makes it significantly harder for hackers to gain access, even if they have your password.

How to Choose the Right Cloud Storage for Your Small Business
Choosing the right cloud storage solution can feel a bit like standing in front of an all-you-can-eat buffet with endless options- so many choices, each promising to be the best. Making the wrong decision can lead to wasted money, compromised data, or even a productivity bottleneck. For small business owners, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Complete Guide to Strong Passwords and Authentication
Cyber risks are smarter than ever in today's digital world. People and companies can lose money, have their data stolen, or have their identities stolen if they use weak passwords or old authentication methods. A strong password is the first thing that will protect you from hackers, but it's not the only thing that will do the job.

To back up? or not to backup?...
In the event of disaster or complete server(s) failure how long can your company be down for?

What is Password Spraying?
This piece will explain how password spraying works, talk about how it's different from other brute-force attacks, and look at ways to find and stop it. We will also look at cases from real life and talk about how businesses can protect themselves from these threats.

20 Years in Business - What has changed?
Reflecting on IT changes over the past 20 years got me thinking: What hasn’t changed? Certain elements have stood the test of time, managing to outlast countless trends and fads. If I had to choose three timeless tech staples, they’d be..

Want things secure? - mess it up!
It doesn’t matter how small or big your business is it is essential to keep your data safe, and we would like to remind you all on how crucial this may be to you or your business.

Employee Expectations
At 5C, we value our team as our most important asset. Our culture of shared success has been fundamental since our incorporation 20 years ago, with efforts to provide a happy and thriving working environment.

The cloud - how to make it work for your business
The need for a cloud-based solution is now greater that ever. It gives you the ability to work from anywhere at any time. Cloud-based solutions are more affordable and accessible than you may think.

What Are the Most Helpful VoIP Features for Small Businesses?
Now internet-based phone systems aren’t simply the norm, they’re mandatory for business continuity. With the move to remote work and hybrid offices VoIP enables fluid management of a business with staff spread out over many locations.

Disability Confident Committed
We are taking steps through the disability confident scheme to take action to improve how we develop opportunities for disabled people. This is a unique opportunity for us to lead the way for inclusivity in our community.