Mobile Devices on Your Network? Use Endpoint Security Software Mobile devices used for telecommuting can compromise your network. To keep your sensitive data safe, use a firewall, antivirus and endpoint security software. In today’s mobile environment, companies that offer employees the opportunity to telecommute often gain the upper hand. But allowing workers to access your network remotely...
Keep ReadingKey Things to Look for in Your Managed Services SLA When you hire an MSP, you must sign a service level agreement. Here’s how to evaluate your SLA and ensure you’re getting what you expect from this relationship. As if choosing the right managed service provider wasn’t enough, it’s also crucial to make sure that the SLA (service level agreement) you develop between your company and ...
Keep ReadingAre you already experiencing the time-saving collaboration tools and productivity tools in Microsoft Teams? Wait until you see the 2019 Microsoft Teams Update. It’s no secret to you that no one is an island when it comes to getting complex jobs done within an organization. But coordinating team efforts, keeping everyone on the same page and working efficiently is always challenging. On top of t...
Keep ReadingBoost Business with the Cloud Using the cloud offers a variety of benefits for your business. Find out more about how you can use cloud technology to boost business. The cloud has grown in popularity among businesses in all industries. However, if you have not already transferred your business’s data and operations to the cloud, you may wonder if this technology is really in your best intere...
Keep ReadingEvery month, we host Microsoft Office and other technology training sessions. Our training sessions are completely free of charge and are available “on-demand”. Yes, you can tune-in whenever and wherever you like. This month’s training session: 4 Ways To Use Microsoft Outlook Efficiently. Our in-house Microsoft training specialist, Dawn, will guide you through some very important tips a...
Keep ReadingFaceApp, the AI-powered photo editing app, went viral for quite a while until various experts expressed concerns about cybersecurity. In light of these concerns, we’ve put together a quick factsheet on mobile applications and cybersecurity. Here are a few tried and true ways to protect yourself: Download applications from trusted sources only and do your research before hitting install. Keep ...
Keep ReadingWatch Your Google Docs: Program Being Used to Disseminate TrickBot Malware Beware of any Google Doc emails you receive. Cyber attackers are using the word processing program for a phishing scam that disseminates TrickBot malware. Take extra caution if you receive a Google Docs document sharing email in the near future — it may be a phishing email. Cofense, a computer and network securit...
Keep ReadingYour Passwords Have Been Compromised. What's Next? We hear this all the time from businesses looking for a new IT service company. Many times they come to us for help after their passwords have been compromised. They want to know what to do. This is what one person was experiencing when they contacted us: “I have been receiving emails from someone who says that they have one of my passwor...
Keep ReadingHow Using Managed IT Services Saves You Money in the Long Term Wondering how to make your business’ IT run better without costing more? One popular option to consider is managed IT services companies. Digitization. Network. Security. Mobile. As the average business sees more and more complexity in their IT requirements, it can become harder and harder to keep up with the necessary changes ...
Keep ReadingHere Are Top Questions to Ask Potential IT Service Providers Discover the most important questions to ask about products, quality, expertise, competency, security and breadth when selecting an IT service provider. Business leaders who want to cut operating expenses, improve efficiency and leverage the newest technologies turn to IT service providers. With the right technology partner, a busine...
Keep ReadingTo make the most out of what we hope will be a gorgeous long weekend, we will be closing our office for the day on Monday, September 2nd. And as always, we’ll have technicians on call for all of our managed IT services clients, and you’ll be able to reach us by calling our office if any emergency technical issues arise....
Keep ReadingTen questions to ask while considering outsourcing your IT services to a provider. Many companies are outsourcing their IT functions due to convenience and budgetary constraints. Small- and medium-size businesses can focus their hiring of staff for their core business, and hire an IT consultant for their expertise and efficiency. However, even with the growth in IT consulting, there are severa...
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