Technology Articles from MPA Networks

Grow Your Business with Our Industry Expertise

December 7th, 2018 by admin

office buildings

MPA networks provide IT consulting services for many industries, from nonprofit and Legal sectors to healthcare and biotech, we offer industry expertise to help you expand your business to the next level. As companies start to grow and evolve, many...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Partners and Industries

MPA Networks, Inc. Leverages Inspeed Networks to Provide Quality Services

November 21st, 2018 by admin

Close Up of Hand Holding Cloud Computing Concept on Server Room Background

SAN MATEO, CA – InSpeed Networks™ the leading provider of self-driving SDWAN solutions and MPA Networks, Inc., a leading technology firm headquartered in (SAN MATEO, CA), today announced that MPA Networks, Inc. has selected InSpeed Networks...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Partners and Industries

Unique IT Challenges Financial Services Providers Face Today

June 19th, 2018 by admin

Skyscraper office buildings tinged in blue

Financial services providers find their IT challenges list is always growing because of security issues, employee needs, customer protection, regulatory laws and business requirements. Keeping up with IT concerns is important not just because failing...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries

What Nonprofits Should Seek in an IT Provider

May 29th, 2018 by admin

Group of 5 business professionals looking at a laptop

While many of the technical needs at nonprofit and for-profit businesses overlap, there are still several key considerations for nonprofits looking for the right IT services provider. Nonprofits' motivations may be driven less by the concept of "spending...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries

Which Industries Are Most Likely to be Targeted with Cyber Security Threats?

May 21st, 2018 by admin

Doctor in white scrubs wearing stethoscope and with a pocket full of pens

To understand why some industries are targeted in cyber attacks more often than others, it's important to understand what drives hackers and what makes a target appealing. Of the two, hackers are easier to understand: According to a Verizon data security...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries

Addressing the Unique IT Management Needs at Law Firms

April 11th, 2018 by admin

Close of up businessman's holding a pen, wearing a black watch and a gold wedding band

Law firms face many unique IT management challenges that stem from the confidential nature of the information they work with. And that confidential data is why law firms must make the protection of information a key IT priority. Threats can come from...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Partners and Industries

Does Fintech Pose a Threat to Cybersecurity at Financial Services Companies?

January 29th, 2018 by admin

Sample portfolio summary being displayed on an iPad

Financial services companies should embrace a healthy dose of caution when implementing new fintech in their business. Fintech, or any technological innovation in the financial sector, is not inherently more or less secure than any other new technology,...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries

Addressing the Unique Ransomware IT Security Issues in Healthcare

August 8th, 2017 by admin

Stethoscope, glasses, and pills resting on a paper ECG readout

Ransomware, a type of malware that holds a computer hostage and tries to force the victim to pay money to recover access, is a nightmare for any business, but the healthcare industry faces the more severe side of a ransomware attack. The healthcare industry...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries

7 Ways VoIP Increases SMB Productivity

May 16th, 2017 by admin

Wireframe graphic of a desktop business telephone

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions can help small and medium businesses  increase productivity by enhancing your communication potential. VoIP isn't just a simple digital upgrade over your existing office analog phone service: It opens the...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Partners and Industries

Top 5 Security Tips for Email and Social Media Accounts

April 26th, 2017 by admin

White email envelope icon with several red, pink, and gray circles behind it

Email and social media accounts provide a wealth of cyber security challenges for businesses. Hackers often look for exploits in account operations to steal information and seize control—both of which can be extremely damaging and difficult to combat....

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries

Is Your Law Firm HIPAA Compliant? Should It Be? Are You Sure?

March 4th, 2015 by admin

Old-style scales balanced with an alarm clock on the left side and several stacks of coins on the right

When the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) took effect in 1996, a number of legal "gray areas" existed in that original law. At the top of the list: to what extent was a law firm obligated to protect the confidentiality of Protected...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Partners and Industries

The Cloud: A Better IT Choice for Law Firms… or Not?

January 21st, 2015 by admin

Three mobile computing devices with blue arrows pointing up towards a blue-outlined cloud

Several years since you probably first heard about it, "the Cloud" remains among the trendiest buzzwords in the tech world—particularly here around Silicon Valley. Several of our Bay Area law firm clients have approached us asking if migrating their...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Solutions, Partners and Industries

The Ultimate IT Provider Checklist for Financial Service Firms and Investment Advisors

May 3rd, 2014 by admin

Two women and a man discussing business in a conference room

Registered Investment Advisories and other Financial Service Firms Must Choose an IT Provider Wisely Effective and reliable Information Technology plays a critical role in running a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm or other financial services...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Partners and Industries

MPA Networks Named to CRN's Pioneer 250 List of Top US Managed Service Providers

February 24th, 2014 by admin

Logo for CRN MSP 500 2014 event

We are thrilled to be named to CRN’s Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list as one of the MSP Pioneer 250. CRN is the leading media outlet for technology vendors and solution providers attempting to understand sales and service channels. The annual...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Solutions, Partners and Industries

How a Managed Service Provider Can Increase ROI and Influence Long-Term Business Success

September 30th, 2013 by admin

Two puzzle pieces being drawn in the air, one saying 'partner' and the other 'ship'

Partnering with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure the longevity and productivity of your SMB. Why? An experienced MSP is a true business partner, reduces and streamlines IT costs, and takes...

Read Full Story »

Posted in: Solutions, Partners and Industries