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What Is CAF? Understanding the CAF Framework and Why Your IT Provider Needs to Be CAF Regulated
If you’re a business owner in the UK, you need to know about the CAF framework – and more importantly, why it matters when choosing your IT support provider. The Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) is changing how managed service providers (IT Companies) operate in the UK. If you’re working with an IT company that hasn’t mentioned CAF, you might be taking a bigger risk than you realise. What Is the CAF framework? CAF Meaning Explained CAF stands for Cyber Assessment Framework

Andy Price
8 min read


Your IT Kickstart: 30 Days to Experience the Initial IT Difference
Managed IT Services in Lichfield Choosing a new IT support company in the West Midlands is a big decision. We get it. You’re trusting someone with the technology that keeps your business running, your data secure, and your team productive. That’s why we created our IT Kickstarter offer. 30 days free What You Get: Three Core Services, Free for 30 Days When you start with Initial IT, we give you full access to our three core service areas completely free for your first month

Andy Price
4 min read


Microsoft Intune Device Resets: When to Use Wipe, Fresh Start or Autopilot Reset
Ever found yourself scratching your head over Microsoft Intune ’s reset methods? With three options—Wipe, Fresh Start, and Autopilot Reset—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fear not! Let’s break down these options, their quirks, and when to use them, so you can confidently hit the reset button when the time comes. Microsoft Intune offers several remote actions to reset Windows devices. Knowing which reset option to choose can save you time, reduce disruption and protect sensitiv

Andy Price
4 min read


What We’re Doing When We’re Not Fixing IT Issues
Ever wondered what we’re up to when we’re not actively resolving your IT issues? At Initial IT Solutions, our work doesn’t stop when...

Andy Price
2 min read
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