Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Responding to a Cyberattack
Five years ago, cyberattacks were mostly targeted at large companies, where the huge payout was worth the effort. This is no longer true; between 60 and 70 percent of small and mid-sized businesses face cyberattacks each year. As ransomware becomes more pervasive...
When To Scale Your IT Support
Most companies start out with zero IT support staff, if you exclude the person who has to stop what they’re doing and figure out what’s going on when technology stops working. As the company grows, that person might track down a freelancer they can pay to come help...
Company Data Access Requirements
Who has access to sensitive files on your network? You’ve probably locked down sensitive files, such as HR and bookkeeping information, ensuring that only certain people can view them. But how about corporate strategy documents? Data about your clients? Your sales...
Managed IT Service Provider Considerations
When it comes to business insurance, there are a number of factors to consider, such as coverage, deductibles, and compliance requirements. However, one thing you generally don't have to worry about is whether the insurance company is financially sound. This is...
Managed IT services provider for smooth business transitions
Sometimes in the fast-paced business world, making prompt decisions becomes imperative. While swift actions can be critical, they might also lead to unforeseen complications. Particularly when it comes to technology-related matters, prompt yet uninformed decisions can...
How Information Management Drives Sales Success
There are very few things that all businesses have to do in order to be successful. One of those is to sell products or services. No matter how good you or your product is, if you can’t convince the customer to buy it, your business won’t last long. There are plenty...
Small Business Cyber Threats
For several years now, there have plenty of scary headlines out there referencing billions in losses due to ransomware. But are those losses real or estimated? How is ransomware being defined? And why do these stories always seem to be pushed by someone selling...
Technology Alone Can’t Beat Ransomware
Ransomware is still a threat, and CEOs need to do more to protect their companies Ransomware has had its ten minutes of fame. For a while there, it seemed like every technology article was about how ransomware was hitting another major company. Pretty soon, the media...
How Are Great Managers and Great Managed IT Service Providers Alike?
It may not be immediately obvious how, but great managers and great managed IT service providers (MSPs) have a tremendous amount in common. Great MSPs, like great managers, give you the confidence to have a hands-off approach. That’s because they won’t hesitate to...