KEY TAKEAWAYS

• 2025 showed reliable, secure technology is essential for business operations.
• Strong planning, resilient systems, and proactive IT management support business continuity and long-term stability.
• Small, well-planned technology improvements in 2026 can deliver meaningful gains in productivity and resilience.

A Year in Review: Strengthening Business Technology

Cyber Security Is a Business Essential

Cyber security remained a growing concern throughout the year. While threats are often associated with large organisations, SMEs continue to be frequent targets due to limited resources and time pressures. Common issues such as phishing emails, weak passwords, and delayed software updates posed real risks for local businesses.



The key lesson has been consistency. Strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, and regular patching significantly reduce exposure to cyber threats. Treating cyber security as an ongoing responsibility, rather than a one-off task, helps protect sensitive data and maintain the trust of clients and partners.

Planning for Connectivity and Continuity

Connectivity continued to underpin business operations throughout 2025, particularly as cloud services, remote access, and online collaboration became routine for many organisations. For Falklands businesses, reliable internet access enabled greater flexibility, improved productivity, and easier access to tools and services that were previously difficult to support in a remote environment.

Starlink became an increasingly prominent solution during the year, delivering consistent, high-performance connectivity that transformed how they worked day to day. While regulatory and licensing considerations influenced availability, this reinforced the importance of thoughtful connectivity and continuity planning to ensure businesses remain well supported as their digital requirements continue to grow.

The Move Away from Reactive IT

Another clear lesson from the year was the cost of reactive IT support. Many SMEs found themselves spending valuable time responding to issues rather than preventing them.



Managed IT as a Service offers a more proactive approach. With regular monitoring, planned maintenance, and strategic oversight, these measures can reduce downtime and unexpected problems. For small teams, this provides peace of mind and predictable costs, particularly during busy periods or holiday shutdowns.

Unlocking the Value of Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 continued to prove its value in 2025; however, many businesses are still only utilising a fraction of its capabilities. Beyond email, tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, can significantly improve collaboration, document management, and accountability.

When configured correctly, Microsoft 365 also supports better security and data protection, helping businesses work more efficiently without adding complexity.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As businesses prepare for the year ahead, now is an ideal time to review what worked, what caused disruption, and where improvements can be made. Small, well-planned changes to technology can have a lasting impact on productivity and resilience.

Falklands IT is proud to support local businesses with practical, forward-thinking IT solutions tailored to the realities of operating on the Islands. As 2026 approaches, we look forward to helping businesses build a secure, connected, and confident digital future.