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North East Business Systems Ltd After accumulating over 30 years of combined industry experience, founders Simon and Glen decided to create something different.

In 2015, they established North East Business Systems with a clear vision: to deliver top-notch business solutions their way. We are a local, friendly supplier of digital office equipment and document management solutions to businesses in the North East and UK. We are based in the the North of England but can provide national coverage of the UK and Northern Ireland, we have over 35 years experience in the industry and have hand picked some of the best products based on function, ability, quality and affordability. Our selected products can revolutionise the way your business works, save you time and increase your productivity, saving you money. It starts with a chat, why not give us a call?

03/11/2026

Can you put a number on what an hour of downtime costs you? Only 13% of UK firms can.

New Aon research found just 13.1% of UK firms have quantified their cyber exposure, and only 24.6% have a formal cyber risk plan. Yet 9.3% have already suffered significant losses.

Here's why the number matters: without it, you can't make an informed decision about anything. How much to spend on security, which systems matter most, how long you could realistically trade if your systems went down tomorrow.

Cyber risk isn't an IT topic. It's a business risk, and it deserves the same planning as any other disruption.

A good starting question for your next leadership meeting: if our systems went down tomorrow, how long could we trade before it starts costing real money?

At NEBS we help businesses plan for reliability first, with technology that just works and support that keeps you running. Real people, local support, no ticket portals.

How long could your business trade without your systems? Worth knowing before you have to find out.

Blogging Off.Is Your Office Printer a Security Risk? Printers and photocopiers are easy to overlook when you review your...
29/10/2026

Blogging Off.

Is Your Office Printer a Security Risk?

Printers and photocopiers are easy to overlook when you review your cyber security. They sit in the office doing familiar jobs, but many are also network-connected devices that receive, process and sometimes store business information.

That doesn’t mean your printer is automatically a serious threat. It does mean it should be included in your security checks, alongside computers, phones and servers. Most basic improvements are practical and can often be made quickly.

Read our latest blog here - https://www.ne-bs.co.uk/blog

Your printer is a computer. Have you secured it like one?Modern printers and multifunction devices connect to your netwo...
27/10/2026

Your printer is a computer. Have you secured it like one?

Modern printers and multifunction devices connect to your network, may store information and have access rights. Yet they’re often overlooked in security checks.

HP research found that 57% of SMBs treat print security as a low priority, 45% aren’t sure their print estate meets compliance standards, and two in three staff assume network printers are automatically secure.

A few practical steps can help close the gap:

✅ Set appropriate access controls
✅ Use secure print release
✅ Keep device firmware up to date
✅ Include printers in your security reviews

No scare tactics, just a part of your network worth checking.

NEBS can help with managed print and cyber security support, with advice tailored to your business.

Is print security already part of your IT review? Let us know in the comments.

Blogging Off.What does IT Consultancy actually include? (and when is it worth paying for?)IT consultancy can sound like ...
22/10/2026

Blogging Off.

What does IT Consultancy actually include? (and when is it worth paying for?)

IT consultancy can sound like a broad service that’s difficult to define. In practice, it should give you clear, independent advice about what technology your business needs, what to prioritise and how to make changes without unnecessary cost or disruption.

It’s different from calling someone to fix a broken laptop. Consultancy focuses on decisions and planned changes; IT support keeps your day-to-day systems working. Depending on what you need, the two services can work together.

Read our latest blog here - https://www.ne-bs.co.uk/blog

Cyber security doesn’t have to start with a big, expensive project. Start with the basics.Check Point Research recorded ...
20/10/2026

Cyber security doesn’t have to start with a big, expensive project. Start with the basics.

Check Point Research recorded an average of 1,589 cyber attacks a week against UK organisations in June 2026, up 34% year on year.

Recent UK Tech News reporting also highlights that the UK is Europe’s leading ransomware target, fewer small businesses are carrying out risk assessments, and just 12% of businesses hold Cyber Essentials certification.

For SMEs, practical steps make a difference:
✅ Assess the risks to your business
✅ Turn on multi-factor authentication
✅ Keep devices and software patched
✅ Make sure backups are secure and can be restored

These measures won’t make a business invulnerable, but they help close common gaps and make recovery more manageable. Cyber Essentials is a useful framework for getting key protections in place.

NEBS can help you review your setup, strengthen your cyber security and provide guidance on Cyber Essentials, with clear advice and no hard sell.

What’s the first cyber security step your business put in place? Share it in the comments.

Cyber security questions are moving down the supply chain. Is your business ready to answer them?The UK Cyber Security a...
12/10/2026

Cyber security questions are moving down the supply chain. Is your business ready to answer them?

The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is focused on regulated essential services and certain digital providers, not every SME. But it puts supplier risk firmly in the frame. Larger customers may increasingly want suppliers to show that sensible safeguards are in place, and reflect those expectations in procurement checks and contract terms.

For an SME, that could mean being asked how you:
✅ Protect accounts and devices
✅ Keep systems updated and data backed up
✅ Manage access to customer information
✅ Respond if something goes wrong

You don’t need to panic, or buy every tool on the market. Start by understanding what you have, fixing the basics and making sure you can explain your approach clearly. Requirements will depend on your customer, sector and contract.

NEBS helps businesses get their IT and cyber security foundations in order, with practical, straightforward advice and support from a real local team. Before a customer asks the question.

What cyber security question have you been asked by a customer or supplier recently? Share it in the comments.

Think your old phone line only connects the phones on your desks?Your lift, fire alarm, card machine, door-entry system ...
09/10/2026

Think your old phone line only connects the phones on your desks?

Your lift, fire alarm, card machine, door-entry system and even that fax machine nobody admits to using might disagree. 📠

When the old copper PSTN network retires on 31 January 2027, it’s not just a case of swapping a few handsets and hoping for the best.

Openreach reports that around 350,000 business premises still haven’t migrated. That’s a lot of lifts, alarms and card machines quietly waiting for someone to remember them.

The good news? A phone migration can be straightforward when you plan it properly.

At NEBS, we help businesses look beyond the desk phones, check what’s connected and move to a solution that keeps the important things working, including the things nobody thinks about until they stop working.

If your phone system still has a few mysterious wires attached, now is a good time to investigate. 🔧

Drop us a message and let’s make sure your whole business is ready, not just the people answering the phones.

Can everyone see my screen?No?Let’s all stare at it then. 👀Cue the familiar meeting room shuffle:🔌 The cable hunt🖥️ The ...
05/10/2026

Can everyone see my screen?

No?

Let’s all stare at it then. 👀

Cue the familiar meeting room shuffle:

🔌 The cable hunt
🖥️ The wrong input
📶 The screen that only works when someone stands in one very specific spot
🙋 The person quietly asking, “Is it meant to do that?”

Meeting room technology should make collaboration easier, not turn a 15-minute catch-up into an expedition.

At NEBS, we help businesses get their displays, connectivity and meeting room technology working together properly, with real people on hand when you need support.

Less screen staring. More getting on with the meeting.

Drop us a message if your meeting room needs a little less mystery and a lot more reliability.

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?"The most-quoted piece of IT advice in history… and the annoying truth is, i...
01/10/2026

"Have you tried turning it off and on again?"

The most-quoted piece of IT advice in history… and the annoying truth is, it often works. 😅

One minute you’re getting on with your actual job. The next, you’re:

✅ Restarting the printer
✅ Hunting for the Wi-Fi password
✅ Unplugging the meeting room screen
✅ Becoming the office’s unofficial IT technician

No disrespect to the IT teams: we know they’re usually the ones saving the day. But your staff shouldn’t have to become a hardware department just to keep things moving.

With practical IT support from real people, you can spend less time fixing tech and more time getting work done.

If your office technology needs a little less drama, drop NEBS a message. We’re happy to help. 🔧

Every office has one colleague who waits until five minutes before a deadline to cause chaos.They jam the paper.They fla...
28/09/2026

Every office has one colleague who waits until five minutes before a deadline to cause chaos.

They jam the paper.
They flash a toner warning nobody understands.
They send the print job to the wrong tray.

And somehow, they’re always “out of order” when you need them most. 😅

If your office printer is creating more drama than documents, it might be time for a little support.

At NEBS, our Managed Print Services help keep printers, copiers and scanners running smoothly, with regular servicing and real people to call when something goes wrong.

Less printer panic. More work getting done.

Drop us a message if your office printer needs bringing back from the brink. 🖨️

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Office 2 Horton Park, Berwick Hill Road, Seaton Burn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE136BU

Opening Hours

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

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+441916913300

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