In cybersecurity, people are considered the weakest link. If your employees use the internet, you face the threat of your network being infected by ransomware. Ransomware is malware that can infect your personal files and folders through your email. It encrypts files and holds them for ransom until a specific amount of money is paid….
Tag Archives: IT support
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Are Your Files Being Held For Ransom?
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NC IT Support and Services Firm, One of the Nation’s Fastest-growing Companies in 2011
Inc. magazine ranked WingSwept No. 2947 (No. 372 in the IT Services Industry) on its fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. WingSwept joins thousands of other prominent brands featured on this…
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Garner IT Company Named #6 Small Business in the Triangle, #57 in the South
WingSwept recently secured a top spot in the Business Leader Magazine list for the Top 300 Small Businesses in the South for 2011. The IT company in Garner, NC came in at #57 overall and #6 out of 60 winners from the Triangle area. Business Leader honors companies based on a variety of factors, including…
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Is Patching a Forgotten Task at Your Small Business?
It is extremely important to update patches from third-party programs such as Flash and Java. Total Care Managed Services at WingSwept includes patching of over 80 of these programs so our customers don’t have to. WingSwept provides IT support to small and medium sized businesses in North Carolina. We deploy patches to these clients so that…
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Android Users and App Scam
Google pulled 21 apps off the Android market that contained malware. Before being removed, 50,000 Android users had already downloaded the apps. The apps appeared to be different versions of popular games, which tricked users into downloading them. Look at the list of apps on CNN’s website. WingSwept, IT support team in Garner NC, can…
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Microsoft Outlook Email Tip – 2 Minute Delay
WingSwept is a local IT consulting company helping small to medium sized businesses leverage technology, minimize downtime, and secure business. WingSwept has been delivering peace of mind since 1995, and focuses on businesses in Garner, surrounding areas in North Carolina, and provides certain services nationwide. If you want to be able to hit “send” but have the email stay in your…
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The Garner Citizen and Community Recognize WingSwept CEO
The Garner Citizen recognized Jay Strickland, WingSwept CEO, with a Citizen Choice award. The article speaks highly of his service and dedication to the community. When asked how he manages to find any spare time, he gives full credit to the WingSwept staff. “I believe in the abilities of our staff,” Strickland said. “They are…
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Are you satisfied with the answers to these questions about your tech support?
In this article by Ray Barber of Kaseya, seven questions are outlined to help you choose a technology partner that will allow you to focus on your business. The article states that “you need your IT to work – all the time – and using an outsourced IT service can give small to medium-sized businesses like yours…
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Most don’t realize how much business relies on data, until it is too late. Don’t risk your data…secure it!
What would happen if there was a flood, fire, or theft? Could your business operate? How long would it take you to be up and running again? Some don’t realize how much they rely on data until after the fact…when it is too late. That is why every business needs a reliable backup at an…
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The Necessity of Robust Data Security and Business Continuity
Today’s economy has every business owner questioning their expenses and reducing the amount of risks they take, which is why data security is more important than ever. You may think this is only true for enterprise level companies that can afford expensive plans, but that is fortunately not the case. It is the small to…