Stories about hackers and virus attacks seem to be making the news almost every day, and many of these news stories include tips on how you can avoid becoming a victim. One common tip is making sure your Windows operating system is up to date. Every day, hackers are trying to figure out new ways…
Month: December 2020
Debunking the Top 5 Cloud Computing Fears
Cloud computing is a highly scalable and cost-effective solution for businesses. Yet, there’s high levels of resistance and many companies are holding back from making the switch. (If you think we’re talking about the white fluffy things in the sky, check out this article before reading on for everything you need to know about the…
5 Ways Managed Services Can Grow Your Business
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) help businesses take a proactive approach to managing their technology without the expensive step of hiring an in-house team member. Your MSP is essentially a collection of niche technology experts working behind the scenes to keep your data safe, generate solutions to IT problems, and keep your software updated. Even larger…
Ring in the New Year with New IT
For many of us, 2021 can’t come soon enough, and we’re hoping next year will be a better one. One way to get the best start in the new year? Take the time now to review your business IT. There are several areas that you might improve to support 2021 success. Does Your Website Need…
Are You Due? What to Do When You Get a Renewal Notice
Your business relies on any number of service providers. You’re likely contracting for domain names, website hosting, data backup, software licenses, just to name a few. And that’s only your online presence! So, when a renewal notice comes in, you might just forward it or file it away for future reference. Here’s what you should…
Top 5 IT Security Problems for Businesses
Companies that suffer security breaches nearly always have one of these IT security problems. Is your company guilty of any of them? 1. No Backups A shocking number of businesses are not backing up their data properly. According to market research company Clutch, 60 percent of businesses who suffer a data loss shut down within…
A MSP Partnership Beats a Break-Fix IT Approach
Computers always seem to break at the most inconvenient times. And there’s no worse time than the holiday season. Your employees are too busy to wait around for a fix or to find a replacement. That’s one reason a managed service provider (MSP) is a good choice year-round. Many businesses have more work at the end…