Delivering Efficiency with Managed IT, Part II
Delivering Efficiency with Managed IT, Part II For the business that relies on their IT, malfunctioning systems can be costly, both in terms of maintenance and the loss of productivity from downtime. When your business chooses to outsource its IT support, it gains access to several services designed to keep downtime to a minimum and […]
Delivering Efficiency with Managed IT, Part I
Delivering Efficiency with Managed IT, Part I Anyone who uses a computer knows just how frustrating it is when that computer doesn’t function as intended. For a business, it negatively affects profitability. If you don’t have the support structure in place to mitigate your technology problems, you could be spending a whole lot of money […]
Tip of the Week: Network Security Basics
Tip of the Week: Network Security Basics The modern threat landscape is filled with horror stories of people that have been the victim of software vulnerabilities, hackers, and situations that could have been managed differently. Today, we will go over some of the best ways to keep your business from being a victim of a […]
Patch Procedure Insight
Patch Procedure Insight Patches are one of the most important aspects of your technology. As with anything, technology is constantly changing, so shouldn’t your software? Today we will discuss three tips, sharing advice on optimizing your patch management process. ________________________________________ Tip #1: Routine/Emergency Procedures Having a standardized procedure is the best way to promote organization […]
No Free Wi-Fi For You!
No Free Wi-Fi For You! As the number of Wi-Fi compatible devices increases, the demand for wirelessly-transmitted networks follow. While wired connections might seem inferior, Wi-Fi’s accessibility brings a new challenge — security. All businesses should prioritize security. Hoping your business doesn’t fall victim to a network breach is not an approach that is acceptable, no […]
You Need to Have Your Software Licenses in Check
You Need to Have Your Software Licenses in Check When you own a vehicle, you get a little document called a vehicle title. This certificate establishes the legal owner of the vehicle. When you own software, you are given a software license. Like any contract, things can go south if you violate the terms. ________________________________________ […]
Tip of the Week: Reduce Your Costs with Managed IT Services
Tip of the Week: Reduce Your Costs with Managed IT Services Small business owners are always looking for a way to shave some of that overhead off of their budgets. While this is probably true for most business owners, the more capital a small business can save, the more it can do. Outsourcing its IT […]
Ransomware Revisited
Ransomware Revisited Ransom: a sum of money is demanded in order for the release of goods. Software: the programs and other operating information used by a computer. What do you get when you combine the two? Ransomware. Ransomware is a form of a cyberattack in which a cybercriminal encrypts some of the files your business […]
Opening the Cybercriminal Toolbox
Opening the Cybercriminal Toolbox People’s exposure to cybercrime has been increasing for some time. Today, people with very little coding experience can infiltrate systems and steal data. There is demand for data, and now there is a supply of low-cost–or even free–hacking tools available on the dark web that allows people to get closer to […]
Important Elements of Disaster Recovery
Important Elements of Disaster Recovery Every managed services provider offers some sort of backup solutions. But can they recover your data in a timely fashion? Imagine having a data backup and disaster recovery solution, thinking you’re prepared to handle anything that comes your way. Then disaster strikes and recovery is impossible. If you had tested […]
