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7 Questions You Should Be Asking Your IT Provider

Your IT team is the life force of your company. It keeps the company functioning and allows everyone to communicate and collaborate efficiently. If you don’t have the right IT provider or see signs that it is time to switch IT teams, this chief tech investment can quickly turn into dread.  No matter the size […]

10 Signs That You Should Switch IT Teams

When you have a high-power team that works hard (whether small and local or large and global), you need an exceptional IT team that has your back 100%. When you don’t, the loss in capacity and productivity are palpable and directly affect your bottom line. Your tech support relationship should be based on mutual trust, […]

The 10 Most Costly Data Breaches in History

There is very little that sends chills down an executive’s spin faster than the utterance of the two words “data breach.” They understand that the first hard-hitting consequence of a data breach is enormous financial loss. That is typically followed by a devastating strike against the company’s reputation as consumers realize that their sensitive data […]

Phishing, Malware, and Ransomware Oh My

Phishing, malware, and ransomware are different types of data attacks that can affect your systems and devices. Data breaches are serious, primarily when they target your business. There are many ways to prevent malicious software from harming, but first, you must understand how they operate. Malware is short for malicious software, and it’s typically used […]

How Secure Are Cloud Services?

Cloud-based storage solutions are quickly becoming a staple for enterprises and organizations everywhere. From giant corporations with multiple headquarters to budding small businesses, everyone needs a safe storage solution for their data and information. With the ever-growing popularity of cloud services, there is also an increasing amount of security concerns surrounding the cloud. Businesses that […]

6 Tips for Businesses New to The Cloud

Running a business through the cloud has become increasingly popular in recent years. The cloud’s modern approach allows businesses to operate in a new, efficient way. Not only does the cloud allow companies to store large amounts of data, it is also a cost effective way to conduct business. There are many advantages to utilizing cloud […]

How Often Should You Perform A Data Backup?

Your company’s data is arguably its most valuable asset. For this reason, learning how often you should perform a data backup should be high on the list of your organization’s security priorities. Making backups is about more than just making a copy of files, it is a safety precaution that could save your company should […]

Antivirus Software: Why It Isn’t Enough for Your Business

Antivirus software is a form of defense that protects your business from cybercrime. Without it, your devices are at risk of becoming infected with malware. This danger is especially pressing due to the increasingly intelligent threats presenting challenges to existing antivirus softwares.  It’s apparent that software alone isn’t enough to protect your business from these […]

How to Stop Spam from Clogging Up Your Inbox

Spam takes up precious space in your inbox and makes it difficult to find the emails that legitimately require your attention, especially in a professional setting. Not only that, but it is oftentimes the vehicle through which security problems reach your business’s network. Figuring out how to stop spam from clogging up your inbox can […]

What a Technology Assessment Will Tell You About Your Business

A technology assessment will tell you where your IT is lacking. Up-to-date, fully functional technology is essential in virtually every industry today. It plays a huge role in business growth and efficiency, and it’s almost guaranteed that the use of technology in business will become even more prominent as time goes on.  While this is […]