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Operational Technology (OT) and the evolution towards IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) comes with serious cybersecurity risks. Discover them here
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HPE awards VanRoey.be as 'Best MM-SMB Partner of the Year'
At the annual HPE Channel Awards, VanRoey.be was awarded 'Best MM-SMB Partner of the Year'. Read the report of the evening here.
EuroSys and VanRoey ICT join forces, strengthening their position as professional ICT service providers
ICT specialist EuroSys announces joining forces with investment company Fortino and VanRoey.be.
Microsoft licences and prices, Ines gives tips on how to save here!
Microsoft is changing its licensing structure quite dramatically and some prices are going up. But, just like with your energy supplier, it can be quite rewarding to take a look at revising your formulas. Colleague Ines Van Hoof, Licensing Specialist at VanRoey.be, gives you all the details!
VanRoey.be "Great Place To Work" certified for second time in a row!
Like last year, all employees were invited to fill in a questionnaire anonymously. We scored even better than last year!
Retrospective Office of The Future Event with Herman Konings
What factors determine the office of the future? Do Generation Y and Z have the same expectations? We discussed it at our Office of the Future Event.
VanRoey.be visits Directions EMEA in Hamburg
Our colleagues headed to Hamburg. Curious about the novelties around Dynamics 365 that Microsoft announced during Directions EMEA?
VanRoey.be becomes Platinum Partner at Lydis for Yealink
At Lydis' Connect Partner event, our specialist in the field was presented with the award.
The Microsoft Viva family expands
Lots of new features will be rolled out again within the VIVA platform in early 2023. You will discover them here!
HPE Alletra: Cloud experience for your on-premises environment
HPE Alletra, the 'cloud-native' data centre infrastructure, simplifies your on-premises storage. Your own lightning-fast data centre as a service.
VanRoey.be makes AZ Turnhout hospitals operational again thanks to radio link between both campuses
To resume integrated care at AZ Turnhout hospitals, VanRoey.be installed a temporary radio link between the two campuses.
Microsoft forces multi-factor authentication (or conditional access) on its users
Microsoft has started to turn on Azure AD Security Defaults. The use of MFA becomes mandatory for all users.
From Next Genner to Internal Sales: colleague Philip in the spotlight
Philip makes the digital translation for schools into much needed tools in classrooms. Read more about his trajectory and job at VanRoey.be
Fortino Capital acquires a stake in Van Roey ICT Group to work with the founder and management to accelerate growth.
Fortino Capital steps into VanRoey.be to realise the further growth of the Kempen ICT company and to strengthen its market position.
Colleague Lorenz Fleerackers in the spotlight
Lorenz is a 'technical consultant' who is specialised in carrying out modifications in Dynamics 365. Read here about his job at VanRoey.be
SPF, DKIM and DMARC. Bodyguards for your E-mail reputation.
We all know Antispam, but how do you prevent criminals from sending e-mails from your domain or impersonating your colleagues?
From Intern to Consultant Modern Workplace: The Story of Colleague Milan
Milan started as an intern .NET Developer and progressed to Technical Consultant SharePoint. How does he experience his job?
What now that Kaspersky is banned in more and more countries?
Now that Germany also bans the use of Kaspersky Antivirus, we also get questions from Belgium about possible alternatives.
Colleague in the spotlight: Nikolai Vervoort, Remote system engineer
Read here how Nikolai started his career as a Remote System Engineer, and how he experiences his daily operation at VanRoey.be.
Thomas More students visualize visitors Experience Center
As part of the subject Project 4.0, 18 Applied Computer Science students from Thomas More had the opportunity to put theory into practice.
Wrap up 2021: these were your top hits
This was 2021: 75 inspiring events, numerous changes & challenges. And with these 5 top hits, your hunger for knowledge & info was satisfied!
EDR: the self-learning antimalware agent with 'a licence to kill
Find out how EDR protects your organization from the most advanced zerodays or fileless malware!
7 Reasons to choose Dynamics 365 Sales by 2022
Our expert Jorn shares 7 reasons to choose Dynamics 365 Sales. This CRM package provides a 360° view of your customers.
VanRoey.be grows through strong focus and healthy ambition
In 2022 we will move into De Kempus, next to the current head office in Turnhout, and the shop chapter will be closed.
5G: What does it mean for your company? We spoke to 2 specialists!
It's often described as revolutionary technology, but why? Here you will discover the possibilities...
Purely Belgian: VanRoey.be & Sensolus join forces!
Sensolus provides plug & play trackers that last for years on the battery and can be easily read in a cloud platform
Back-up: what is the ideal location for your valuable data?
Which infrastructure is best suited to my organisation when it comes to backup and disaster recovery? Find out here!
You won't catch a fish which recognizes the hook
Serious hacks, ransomware, data leaks, industrial espionage... the consequences are incalculable.
4 steps to a more secure business network
How do you ensure that all devices and users within your organization are known & secure?
BIPT research: Best mobile operator for your organisation?
11,000 km and 250 hours of measurements later, BIPT maps out which provide the best results
Upgrade to Windows 11: A smooth experience!
On the day of the release, we got to work with Windows 11. You can read our first impressions here!
Fortinet secures Azure cloud environment
With Azure you were already on the right track, but with the integrations of Fortinet security fabric it belongs to the best protected cloud solutions.
Our experts visited CTOUCH Reseller Event Benelux
Our experts recently visited the headquarters to find out what the company has in store for us.
VanRoey.be receives label of "Great Place To Work"!
During the course of this year, all employees were voluntarily invited to complete the extensive questionnaire in a completely anonymous manner.
Experience Center: experience the magic of IT
Under the motto 'work smarter, not harder' we introduce you to organisational optimisations in practice.
Make the bridge between Teams and your telephony with Telenet
Did you know that Teams allows you to call people outside the organisation? Both to mobile phones and landlines. In a blog, we will give you an explanation.
Never waste a good crisis: Corona boosts demand for ERP & CRM
The strong increase in demand for ERP and CRM systems suggests that Corona has realised that things must be done differently.
Eaton UPS is more than a backup battery
How does a UPS work? And why should every organisation have one?
Vulnerabilities fixed in VMware vCenter Server
Last week, a vulnerability (CVE-2021-21985) was exposed in several versions of VMware Center. Find out which versions are affected & more about the potential risk.
Roadmap: From folder structure to metadata
From classic fileservers to a document management system/content management system such as SharePoint Online? Discover the best way to go about this!
Patch your wifi devices against FragAttacks
"FragAttacks" is a collection of new security vulnerabilities affecting all WiFi devices. Are you armed against this?
Impact of Corona on Cybersecurity: 5 experts speak out
How well prepared is your organisation for attacks or hacks? Our experts discussed it with some CEOs. These were the most important lessons.
Microsoft Viva brings positive vibe to your workplace
Microsoft Viva unites a number of tools that improve the work experience of employees.
Our expert Aaron on meeting in the future: "Hybrid meetings are here to stay".
Organising a hybrid meeting (mix of online and offline) is challenging. We go through some essential requirements in this blog
How to organize a webinar via Microsoft Teams? 5 tips from practice
To set up a webinar in a simple way, Microsoft Teams is a great tool. We share some tips & tricks from our own experience.
Trend Micro rewards VanRoey.be with Most Committed Partner of the Year Award
This because of her commitment and great projects in the past year.
Microsoft Ignite: Association of Teams & Dynamics 365
The Dynamics 365 Platform is becoming more comprehensive, smarter and better integrated with other services like Teams...
Will IT Manager Frank make it to his next wedding anniversary?
What's your disaster scenario? A date with your partner that goes haywire, or a cryptolocker in the company? Or both?
Do you know which users are owners of a team or group?
As an admin of Office 365 tenant, you do want to be able to see who is owner & add new owners quickly & easily...
7 tips for the designer looking for the ideal mobile CAD workstation
Form factor, performance, connections... We list what you best take into account as a CAD or Graphic designer...
VanRoey.be launches new B2B E-commerce platform
We have invested heavily in our completely renewed Webstore. Just order online!
Monitor Basic Authentication with Azure AD Diagnostics
Our Microsoft Solution Architect Jente Vandijck carefully explains the procedure in this guide.
How do you keep an overview of all the teams and groups?
Manage, browse, and analyze all the groups within your Office 365 tenant efficiently with GroupMGR
Escape Game within Microsoft teams enables virtual teambuildings
Your colleagues learn how to work better with Teams in a playful manner! Find the hacker who is holding the financial world hostage.
Create your own business app via Microsoft PowerApps
Create apps yourself without programming and ensure simple, streamlined operation!
Microsoft Power Automate frees you from boring and repetitive work
Link applications and data and automate time-consuming processes or tasks.
Microsoft unites security solutions under the name of defender
Defender is becoming more and more important to Microsoft. To create clarity, they reorganized the naming.
What is the difference between public cloud, private cloud and on-premise?
As an organisation you can go for a hybrid mix, but make sure you make the right choice!
How does Microsoft Bookings work? We did the test
Fast and easy online booking processing? It's possible with Microsoft Bookings; fully tailored to your schedules.
Breakout rooms, Picture-in-picture and new together mode for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft launches some useful features for more interactions during your Teams meetings.
VanRoey.be supports strong growth with KEMPUS: An energy-neutral new building
Welcome to the new central knowledge centre of the Kempen. Where IT knowledge is developed and shared and where customers and employees feel at home.
Forti OS SSL-vpn leak also affects 500 Belgian organisations
This week it was reported that the FortiOS SSL-vpn leak also affected 500 Belgian companies.
Microsoft Windows Server licensing: the forest and the trees
Licensing is complex. Do you know how many licenses you need? Discover in this blog if you can save money.
Do you choose Managed Services or IT Outsourcing?
What are the differences between Managed Services and IT outsourcing? And where do they overlap? You'll discover it in this blog!
Corona increases demand for print park optimisation
With Managed Print Services (MPS), you choose a tailored print solution, with a focus on guaranteed continuity, clear reporting and security.
Why you need more protection than just a firewall
Subject suspicious files to extensive testing and analysis in 100% a protected environment.
StorMagic SvSAN makes virtual storage simple and affordable
This state-of-the-art and affordable solution is ideal for edge computing and small data centers such as SMEs.
High performance wireless network with Ruckus Analytics
Solving Wi-Fi problems in your company can be tricky. You need insight to identify pain points. Read here how we do it
Deepdive: Calling and telephony within Microsoft Teams
Using your classic PBX or ISDN line via MS Teams offers many possibilities. How does it work? What can be done? You can read it in this blog!
Trend Micro replaces Symantec EndPoint Protection Cloud
Broadcom stops the development and support of Symantec EndPoint Protection Cloud. Find out here what that means for you
Even more effective meetings with Teams thanks to these 8 tips
Discover some underexposed features that explain why Teams is just that little bit ahead of the competition
VanRoey.be Network Security Engineers participate in Fortinet XPERT Summit 2020.
Our experts report on this online event in which all certified Fortinet Network Security Engineers (NSE) participate.
VanRoey.be expands services with financial insights from BrightAnalytics
Many companies need a more sophisticated solution for their financial reporting. We chose BrightAnalytics
HP Laptops pass rigorous military environment tests
An accident happened quickly. Everyone benefits from rugged, durable notebooks. Our expert explains the MIL-STD-810G standard.
Ransomware: how to prevent & what to do if it does go wrong?
A lot of companies are victims of ransomware. But how do you arm yourself, what if it goes wrong? Get started on these cyber-hygiene tips.
Infrastructure as a Service with VanRoey Private Cloud
Why should you still invest in your own data centre? Join us in a pay as you use model on Belgian soil!
Are teleworking and security going hand in hand?
As an ICT organisation with a strong focus on security, we would like to give you a few tips on teleworking and protect you from pitfalls.
Windows 10 editions: Home vs Pro vs Enterprise vs Education
Do you know which Windows 10 edition you need? Compare the different features and versions of Windows 10 here.
VanRoey.be Premier Partner of KnowBe4
Recently, VanRoey.be was the first IT integrator in Belgium to acquire the Premier Partnership label of KnowBe4. A great recognition, which we are proud of.
Microsoft Announces Lists
The smart information tracking app in Microsoft 365 that seamlessly integrates with SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, Power Automate and PowerApps.
Microsoft 365 Business, E3 or E5 - Which formula suits your company best?
The dynamics in the Microsoft 365 suite makes it best to update the licensing formulas from time to time to suit new needs, apps & features.
VanRoey.be donates 50 laptops to schools in Kempen
Pupils who do not have a computer at home during these coronation times are at risk of learning arrears, which is why we want to support some regional schools.
Be wary of CEO fraud
We will take a closer look at the different techniques of online phishing and scams that are often used today.
Hyperconverged with HPE Simplivity
Diverging and then converging again. It is the success formula par excellence in strategic thinking exercises and brainstorms.
Organizing teams live event? Extensive Guide
Besides the many known features, you can also organize Live Events via Teams. Super handy! But how do you set up a Teams Live Event? Read it in our blog.
Attention: Cybercriminals abuse COVID-19 for phishing
As if the current Coronavirus COVID-19 is not bad enough, cyber criminals have also been spreading more and more malware on the subject in recent days by means of phishing e-mails with so-called precautionary measures.
Ruckus ICX7850 switch wins Product of the Year Award
With an aggregate stacking bandwidth of 9.6 Tbps, this switch brings masses of data from the core to the edge of the network.
5 reasons to manage your IT through Managed Services
Your IT is more complex than ever, the same goes for managing it, so count on a specialized firm and focus on your core business.
3x 3 good reasons to choose an HPE Nimble storage solution
Discover the benefits of this innovative technology within your hybrid data center.
Our favourite features in Microsoft EMS
Our expert zooms in on Multi-factor authentication, Password Writeback, Device Management, Conditional Access within Microsoft EMS.
Advantech and VanRoey.be, a reliable IOT choice
IoT projects cannot be carried out on your own. IoT is essentially about strong partnerships.
From these challenges lies every CEO awake
The life of a CEO is not easy. How do they maintain mental peace and stability in the company?
Nothing comes by itself, not even the digital workplace
Everyone talks about 'digital transformation' but few take concrete steps. A digitisation process always runs over a long period of time and is in fact never finished.
Microsoft launches all-in-one Office App
The beta version of the Office app is available & we have tested it extensively. It undoubtedly has the potential to become the productivity app!
3 useful Microsoft Teams features highlighted by our expert
A lot of people use Teams and yet not everyone uses the enormous potential. Do you already know these 3 handy features?
Security alert: vulnerabilities discovered within Windows
Discover vulnerabilities within Windows. Find out what the impact is and what action needs to be taken.
These 8 novelties Microsoft has in store for you
Microsoft's targets? Even better and more betting on data. More specifically, search for data. Discover here 8 novelties you can expect in 2020!
Hackers visa OAuth API to access Office 365 accounts
Hackers have clearly changed the gun from shoulder to shoulder and are increasingly using rogue apps that easily connect to Office 365.
Report Vision Event 2019 @ High Tech Campus Eindhoven
We offered customers and suppliers a unique insight into the High Tech campus in Eindhoven. Read here the report of this unforgettable day.
Wifi 6 - The new standard for wireless communication
The number of WIFI users and devices is growing rapidly. Can Wifi handle this growth? And what about security?
Patronus helps to overcome fears through Virtual Reality
Patronus focuses on the treatment of three anxiety disorders: claustrophobia, autofear and panic disorder.
130 Schools enjoy CTOUCH touch screens within 4 years thanks to VanRoey.be
KOBA, the school umbrella organisation of the Catholic Education Diocese of Antwerp, opts for VanRoey.be and CTOUCH to digitise classrooms and teaching experiences…
VanRoey.be visited the World AI Week
During World AI Week, leading players shared their knowledge and looked to the future.
Dynamics 365 Business Central: worthy successor to Dynamics NAV
Joey Avondts visited Microsoft Directions EMEA in Vienna and reports on the novelties in Business Central.
Ruckus chooses VanRoey.be as EMEA Cloud Partner of the Year
At Ruckus Networks' BigDogs EMEA event, VanRoey.be was awarded the title of Cloud Partner of the Year. Colleagues Hans Van Ballaer & Roel Van Looy received the award in Munich.
VanRoey.be Charity Quiz collects € 7,050 for 3 charities!
With Friday the 13th VanRoey.be found an ideal theme to hang her quiz on. The fact that in the end more than 30 teams have participated, is an unexpected success!
VanRoey.be opens digital Experience Center in Geel
We're responding to current themes such as the digital workplace, transforming industrial machines into intelligent IoT devices and Smart Connectivity.
Fast and stable wifi? Think before you act
We clarify what things to consider when implementing a Wi-Fi network. In human language.
Microsoft stops Skype for Business
No surprise, because 2 years ago Microsoft completely dedicated itself to Teams, which take care of chat, video, audio conversations, and so on.
Guide: Secure your Office 365 environment with Multi-factor Authentication
How do you prepare a migration of hundreds of users to MFA within Office 365? We clarify the step-by-step plan.
Microsoft 365 versus Office 365
Don't you know the difference between the two exactly? We show in an overview where the two suites differ.
VanRoey.be again delivers security to the government
As in 2015, VanRoey.be is also allowed to provide security solutions for the government over the next four years via Smals vzw.
VanRoey.be is once again a provider of security to the government.
VanRoey.be will be able to provide security solutions to the government over the next four years, via Smals asbl.
More and more female IT Engineers at VanRoey.be
The need for Security Engineers is growing exponentially. Finding them isn't easy, today we're looking for another 5!
Bye Skype, hello Teams!
Microsoft Teams has completely replaced Skype for Business (among others). Read here what this means!
Telenet coax to 1gbps: make sure your firewall does not become the bottleneck!
It is good that your company network is protected by a firewall, but don't let that become the bottleneck!
Microsoft Teams vs Slack
Would you like to improve the communication & collaboration within your team? We compare these 2 common solutions for you.
High-performance, reliable and secure corporate network? Long live secure SD-Wan!
SD-WAN is the technology that uses direct Internet connections to set up a Wide Area Network (WAN).
Ransomware and Cryptolockers tackled
It's raining messages about cyber attacks in the news. Read here how to avoid ransomware!
Office 365: 10 time-saving tips
If you know Sway, Yammer or Teams, Office 365 has so much more to offer you than the well-known standard apps. Download whitepaper & get started with 10 time-saving tips!
10 Essential tips for a more secure IT environment
Find out how you can secure your IT infrastructure to a basic level with a few simple tips.
VanRoey.be employees take the bike en masse
At VanRoey.be, too, we have been promoting the bicycle as a sustainable alternative to the car for some time now, and thanks in part to the support of the Flemish Pendulum Fund, this has been a great success!
Power outage? What about your servers?
Lightning strikes, power cuts, short circuits... You think it'll never happen to you until it happens to you. What's your plan?
Salesforce versus Microsoft Dynamics 365
Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics are the names of the CRM world. Compare the pro’s and contra’s here!
Dynamics 365 The changing future of ERP & CRM
Applications are shifting to the cloud. Microsoft is a leader in this field and announces many changes in this market with Dynamics 365.
End of support Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will stop providing technical support and updates for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Switch to Windows 10 solutions!
VanRoey.be Wins Fortinet EMEA Growth Partner Of The Year award!
The Fortinet 'Accelerate 2019' conference took place in Walt Disney World Florida. VanRoey.be was awarded the EMEA Growth Partner Of The Year award.
9 Productivity boosters for your organisation
If you have Office 365, discover here 9 innovative tools that will give your organisation a boost. Expand your horizon & optimise your operation!
Cybercriminals weren't sitting still in 2018. Are you well armed?
Promising technologies not only create opportunities, but also cybercriminals take advantage of them. Discover the latest developments here!
Your network: between myth and fact
Your network is the beating heart of your organisation, which is why building a permant company network is crucial. Get started with these tips!
Intigriti, ethical hackers at your side!
How safe is your website or app? Discover it with ethical hackers from Intigriti & VanRoey.be by your side.
Digital revolution in education, isn't it?
In order to map out the digital transformation within education, 61 Flemish schools were surveyed by VanRoey.be.
Buy Gray Market Products: The Five Key Risks’s
Buying goods in the grey market can involve significant risks. These are the 5 most important risks.
VanRoey.be grows, invests and recruits
In addition to excellent growth figures, the Van Roey ICT Group also presents its ambitious investment plans in digitisation and infrastructure.
