Business Continuity
Plan for the Unexpected with Managed Services!
The world is full of unexpected twists and turns. The Covid pandemic this year has shown everyone how quickly everyone’s world can be turned upside down. Uncertainty like this can be a nightmare for business owners everywhere. That’s why it’s good to plan for the unexpected with managed services. What is Managed Services? Managed services…
Read MoreCan I Manage my Small Business IT Needs?
Every business owner knows how important it is to save money. This makes many companies to look at what departments are absolutely necessary. One of the main things that small businesses will look to cut is their IT department. But is self managing IT needs a smart business plan? How much IT Support does your…
Read MoreWill Healthier Employees Weaken Your Data Security Immune System?
Good companies care about their employees. Sadly, a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, supports the old admonition that we “always hurt the one we love.” So while it’s nice that businesses want to keep their workers fit, employee wellness programs may actually pose risks to the healthcare data of those very employees. About…
Read MoreAre You Taking Chances with Your Cyber Security?
It’s only human to know what’s good for us but still not do it. The recent 2016 Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report from Symantec shows this also goes for protecting ourselves from cyber criminals. While we won’t expect anyone to come out and admit it, look at a few of Symantec’s findings and ask yourself if…
Read MoreAre You Taking Chances with Your Cyber Security?
It’s only human to know what’s good for us but still not do it. The recent 2016 Norton Cybersecurity Insights Report from Symantec shows this also goes for protecting ourselves from cyber criminals. While we won’t expect anyone to come out and admit it, look at a few of Symantec’s findings and ask yourself if…
Read MoreTechnology as Our 45th President Takes Office
Fair or not, WikiLeaks, “fake news” on social media, government by tweet … these are byproducts of the computer-driven information age (a brave new technology world) that’s widely associated with our incoming president. As a lesson to us all, however, the hacking of emails from Hillary Clinton-campaign workers and supporters (by whomever) should drive home…
Read MoreDo You REALLY Want That Email?
We all like free stuff. If the lady in the supermarket deli offers a sample hors d’oeuvre, we say, “Why not?” A free car wash after we fill up the gas tank? “Why not?” A free puppy? “Why …” hmmm. And that’s the issue. Sometimes “free” comes with a commitment that we really don’t want…
Read MoreWhat is “White Spam?
Let’s say you’re investigating a subject that’s important to you (maybe something related to your business) and you’re lucky enough to discover a very informative website. The online pages are full of well-written, useful content that speaks directly to your interest. As you peruse the site, you notice the offer of a free e-newsletter. “Of…
Read MoreHappy Holidays (or DEFCON Countdown?)
Do you know where the term ‘Black Friday’ comes from? After searching for open parking places, seeing empty shelves instead of advertised items, and arguing with exhausted employees, you might think it refers to everyone’s mood. But actually the day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday because it supposedly puts many companies ‘in the black’…
Read MoreDoes Your Organization Have IT Leadership?
If you’ve assembled a board of directors for your company (either formally or informally), you probably sought out men and women who—in addition to being thoughtful, intelligent people you can trust—also bring diversity of professional expertise. This would likely include someone who has built successful businesses as well as people with backgrounds in finance, sales…
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