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Are Managed IT Services Right For You?

You may be wondering if Managed IT is right for you. How do you know for sure? It all starts with assessing your current IT challenges and your business goals. Most small and mid-sized businesses are not equipped with the in-depth knowledge and resources needed to keep their company's technology ...

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Time to Update Your Software and Operating System?

When you are focused on growing your business, staying up to date with software and operating system updates might not be at the top of your to-do list. However, neglecting these updates can have serious consequences for your organization. As Bret Arsenault, Chief Information Security Officer ...

Hybrid Workplaces Require New Security Measures

Hybrid workplaces are here to stay and the spectrum of office configurations requires a new approach to network security. Many companies are adapting by limiting their physical footprint with the use of “Flexwork Space.” Flexwork spaces are smaller, multi-purpose, cross-functional spaces and ...

Small Businesses Are Ransomware Targets

Is your business too small to be targeted by ransomware? Unfortunately, bad actors are equal opportunity criminals, and do not discriminate about the size of their victims’ companies. In fact, many of these criminals target small businesses for exactly this reason. No business is too small. ...

Staying Safe From Phishing and Spear-Phishing

Do you know how to protect yourself against digital scams? Phishing – the practice of using email lures to fish for passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information from a sea of users – has been around since 1996. Still, most people were not aware of the problem for five years until ...

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Protecting Yourself from Phishing Attacks

Have you wondered how to protect your company from phishing attacks? Phishing has been a problem since before the term first appeared in an internet newsgroup in 1996. Since then, internet criminals have grown increasingly more sophisticated. These widespread requests for information might ask users to verify accounts or confirm billing information. Their purpose: to gain ...

Checking Your Internet Speed

Many people who can work from home do work from home these days. But how many put up with spotty or slow internet service? You know how frustrating this can be. With Netflix running in one part of the house, you are sitting on a frozen Zoom call in your office. You’ve subscribed to the best service you can locate. You pay for it every month. But are you sure you are ...

Computer Backups Are Critical

You only need to fail to do good backups one time to be a life-long advocate of the practice. There are systems available for a DIY approach. But, when your livelihood depends on it, please be sure to consult with experts who can ensure it’s done regularly and correctly Two basics to remember: Always use the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies of your data on two different devices, and ...

Ransomware Is Preventable

Unfortunately it’s become more common to hear about major ransomware attacks and companies that have been hacked. It’s a grim reminder that companies and networks can be attacked at any time with serious impacts. While it could be unlikely that your business is attacked and extorted for money by a criminal hacking group, the signs point to these events occurring more ...

How to Choose a Cloud Storage & Backup Provider

Cloud storage can be perfect for so many technical issues. It allows you to share resources among staff and mitigate data risk. It makes it possible to access your files from anywhere as long as you have a good internet connection. But not all cloud storage systems are created equal. The article below shares tips for picking the best service for your company’s needs. ...