How businesses can improve their IT security while their employees work remotely. With each year, IT security for businesses becomes more complex as new security threats emerge and new technologies adapt to combat them. However, these threats don’t just come from new malware, viruses or exploitable software vulnerabilities. They also come from changes in human […]
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Jun
Jun
The economy looks uncertain and businesses are looking for ways to adapt to this new outlook. We can help. As states begin to reopen and businesses adjust to changes in demand, many are looking for ways to better prepare themselves for the unpredictable path ahead. This is a critical period for organizations around the country, […]
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May
May
In the rapidly changing world of IT, many Managed Service Providers are failing to keep up. The world of IT is in a constant state of evolution. Keeping up with these changes—both in terms of employee skills and how a company serves its clients—takes a significant investment of time and money. Those that don’t make […]
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Apr
Apr
6 reasons your business should be using Microsoft Teams for Online Meetings Since the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many businesses to make an abrupt shift to working from home, offices around the country—and around the globe—have been seeking a secure, reliable, user-friendly platform for video conferencing. The irony is that, for many of them, the […]
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Apr
Apr
As offices around the country scramble to become fully remote, here are steps you can take to set your organization up to be an effective remote workplace. Not so long ago, having a full remote office was the hallmark of startups and Silicon Valley powerhouses. For the average business, having remote workers was considered optional […]
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Mar
Mar
Free up space on your computer, reduce your data footprint, and clean up your inbox. Spring is nearly here, which means that many of us are taking a moment to tidy up our homes, offices, and even our computer systems. This annual decluttering can do a lot to improve efficiencies around the office, from making […]
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Feb
Feb
What does the DOD’s new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification mean for your business? As of this year, the DOD is rolling out a new certification standard for contractors, with the aim of tightening cybersecurity protocols and reducing vulnerabilities to possible cyberattacks. While various other regulations in the past have included cybersecurity components, the Cybersecurity Maturity […]
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Jan
Jan
The IRS has created a “Taxes-Security-Together” checklist to help accountants and tax preparers stay compliant. Should your business follow suit? It’s tax season, which means businesses around the country are pulling together their financial documents and submitting statements to their accountants. These documents are rich in sensitive information that can be exploited by identity thieves […]
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Dec
Dec
Effective IT lifecycle management can help your business plan for the future. No purchase lasts forever—especially when it comes to IT. As technology continues to evolve, both the underlying hardware systems and the user-facing software applications need to be regularly upgraded if they are to keep up. However, the timing of these upgrades is hard […]
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Nov
Nov
Are you still running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008? As of January 14, 2020, both Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 will reach the end of their support cycle. Microsoft will cease to provide critical updates to two widely utilized computer operating systems: Windows 7, and Windows Server 2008 after mid-January, 2020. If you have […]