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What a lovely piece of news to kick the week off with. Sam has not only passed his Level 3 IT Support apprenticeship, bu...
12/10/2026

What a lovely piece of news to kick the week off with.

Sam has not only passed his Level 3 IT Support apprenticeship, but he absolutely smashed it out of the park, and was awarded a fantastic Distinction!

A brilliant achievement and a great reflection of all his hard work and dedication.

Well done, Sam, we’re really proud of you!

01/10/2026

Proud to have supported such a brilliant evening. 💙

It brought people together for an important cause, raising vital funds for PAC and shining a light on mental health and su***de prevention.

Well done to everyone who took part, donated and helped make the event happen. It was a privilege to play a small part in such a meaningful night. 👏

Good IT support shouldn't just be about fixing things when they go wrong.A good managed IT provider should also be looki...
30/09/2026

Good IT support shouldn't just be about fixing things when they go wrong.

A good managed IT provider should also be looking at what’s happening across your business and asking:

🔹 Could this be done more efficiently?
🔹 Is there a security risk we’ve missed?
🔹 Are your systems still fit for purpose as the business grows?
🔹 Are your people getting the support they need?
🔹 What could cause a problem six months from now?

Sometimes, you’re simply too close to your own IT environment to spot the gaps.

That’s where having an experienced second pair of eyes can make a real difference, someone who understands your business, knows what to look for and can proactively flag opportunities, risks and improvements.

We’ve put together a guide on what a managed IT service provider should actually do for a modern business, and it goes well beyond simply answering support tickets.

Take a look here... https://www.bluerockit.co.uk/news/what-a-managed-it-service-provider-should-do-a-complete-guide-for-modern-businesses

This evening, 26 amazing walkers will take on a 7-mile challenge across the hills of Accrington, raising vital funds for...
26/09/2026

This evening, 26 amazing walkers will take on a 7-mile challenge across the hills of Accrington, raising vital funds for PAC - Positive Action in the Community

We're proud to be sponsoring Light Up The Hills for a second year, taking place as part of World Su***de Prevention Month.

This is about more than the miles. It's about raising awareness, encouraging conversations and shining a light on su***de prevention.

Keep an eye out for the walkers as they set off at 5pm.

A huge well done to everyone taking part, and to the team behind the event for bringing the community together around such an important cause.

Every step counts. Every conversation matters. 💙

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It’s been a busy few weeks for our Directors Peter Sims and Robert Longworth getting out and about, meeting people, buil...
25/09/2026

It’s been a busy few weeks for our Directors Peter Sims and Robert Longworth getting out and about, meeting people, building relationships and connecting with our local business community.

From East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Curry Club at Accrington Stanley Football Club and Rush Hour at Blackburn Rovers Football Club, to Better Networking Hubs and BNI meetings, and later today at BANG's AGM.

Every event has been different, but the one constant has been the people. Great conversations, new connections, familiar faces and plenty of opportunities to learn, share and support other local businesses.

A special mention to everyone involved in making these events happen; it’s brilliant to see such a strong and active business community across East Lancashire.

Cyber Essentials Plus? It's probably not at the top of most SME owners' to-do lists. Until you stop and think about how ...
23/09/2026

Cyber Essentials Plus? It's probably not at the top of most SME owners' to-do lists. Until you stop and think about how much of your business now relies on your IT security working properly.

Customer data. Financial information. Emails. Systems. Files. The list goes on.

And if something goes wrong, the impact can be pretty significant.

That's one of the reasons we think Cyber Essentials Plus is worth understanding. It's not a magic forcefield against cyber attacks, and getting the certificate doesn't mean you can forget about security.

But it does give businesses a recognised security framework, and the Plus element means your controls are independently tested rather than simply self-assessed.

We've put together a straightforward guide on why Cyber Essentials Plus matters to SMEs.

If you're a business owner and cyber security is one of those things you've been meaning to get your head around, it's worth a read 👇

https://www.bluerockit.co.uk/news/cyber-essentials-plus-why-should-smes-care

Born Survivor: completed. ✅ This weekend, three of the BlueRockIT team swapped keyboards and server rooms for an assault...
16/09/2026

Born Survivor: completed. ✅

This weekend, three of the BlueRockIT team swapped keyboards and server rooms for an assault course packed with military-grade obstacles.

Well done to Bob, Mal and Sam for taking on the challenge and making it to the finish line!

There were a few words of wisdom along the way…

🗣️ Mal: “Don’t run on your face.”

🗣️ Sam's favourite course quote was “Pain is weakness leaving the body.”

A brilliant effort from all three; and a good reminder that teamwork, determination and a questionable tolerance for mud can get you through just about anything.

Well done, lads! 👏

It's always great to hear that what we do makes a real difference.Cyber Security isn't just about technology. It's about...
07/09/2026

It's always great to hear that what we do makes a real difference.

Cyber Security isn't just about technology. It's about giving leadership teams confidence, supporting employees and helping businesses operate securely every day.

We're incredibly grateful to this customer for taking the time to share their experience of working with the BlueRockIT team. 🙌

Would your business survive a cyber attack?Hopefully, you'll never have to find out, but imagine someone in your team ha...
02/09/2026

Would your business survive a cyber attack?

Hopefully, you'll never have to find out, but imagine someone in your team has clicked a link they shouldn't have.

Suddenly, something doesn't look right.

Your systems start behaving strangely. Files can't be accessed. People can't log in.

What happens next?
- Do your team know who to contact?
- Do they know what to do, and what not to do?
- Can the affected device be isolated quickly?
- Are your backups protected and recoverable?
- How quickly could you get your business back up and running?

And perhaps most importantly…
- Who is responsible for making all of this happen?

Cybersecurity isn't just about trying to prevent an attack.

It's also about being prepared for when something goes wrong.

At BlueRockIT, we help businesses identify vulnerabilities, strengthen their security and make sure they have the right protection and recovery measures in place.

Monday morning. Something’s not working…**“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”** 😏Sometimes, it genuinely works...
24/08/2026

Monday morning. Something’s not working…

**“Have you tried turning it off and on again?”** 😏

Sometimes, it genuinely works.

But if your IT support strategy begins and ends there… we might need to talk!

Good IT support isn't just about fixing things when they go wrong.

It’s about understanding your systems, spotting potential problems before they become problems, keeping your people productive, and making sure your technology is working for your business.

So yes, we might ask you to turn it off and on again, but that’s not where the conversation ends. 😉

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Unit 14, Blackburn Technology Management Centre
Blackburn
BB15QB

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+443330509339

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