August 20th, 2019 by admin
The average workplace can be a money pit with unhappy employees who, in turn, produce unsatisfied customers and creating a workplace disaster. The key to improving your business is by empowering your employees to work how they want to and using technology...
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Tags: cloud platform, managed IT services, Technology
Posted in: Solutions
July 10th, 2019 by admin
Many businesses have changed the traditional business model to adapt to the way people now choose to work. With Workplace-as-a-service, small to midsized businesses can be fully functional and successfully, without being in a physical workspace environment....
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud platform, cost savings, infrastructure, managed IT services, Technology
Posted in: Solutions
June 24th, 2019 by admin
Having available on-going support for your IT services is vital for your business to thrive, and we want to ensure that your business stays on top of its operations. Should questions arise or unexpected issues happen, you need responsive experts to...
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Tags: consulting services, IT, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
February 25th, 2019 by admin
When it comes to keeping your business operational, there are two pillars it can't stand without. If your servers or network fail your business, what could you do to keep your business working? When the core of your organization’s workflow, your...
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Tags: infrastructure, IT, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
July 3rd, 2018 by admin
If your business is considering a Bring Your Own Device environment, there's a great deal of security preparation work to do beforehand. A successful BYOD strategy and BYOD policy is all about finding the sweet spot of control, where your business is...
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Tags: BYOD, consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
June 27th, 2018 by admin
Shifting to IT management support services can make a huge difference in reducing your business' operational bottom-line. IT management goes a long way to streamline both infrastructure and support while providing access to a larger knowledge pool than...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
June 20th, 2018 by admin
Businesses have more to worry about than ever when it comes to dealing with new forms of cyber-attacks. The shift to a BYOD workplace adds even more challenges to protecting your digital assets. While hardware and software solutions continue to improve...
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Tags: managed IT services, passwords, phishing, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
May 29th, 2018 by admin
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...
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Tags: infrastructure, managed IT services, nonprofits, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries
May 3rd, 2018 by admin
Often, businesses don't prepare for email disasters until after one has hit. But while email may comprise just a small part of a company's day-to-day operation, an email disaster can have a staggering impact on your business. The 2016 Democratic National...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, consulting services, email, managed IT services, phishing
Posted in: Solutions
April 26th, 2018 by admin
It's easy to grow jaded about presentation software. After all, each new version of PowerPoint and Keynote may feel like the equivalent of the same old room getting a new coat of paint. However, new tools and apps offer all sorts of fresh and clever ways...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services, tips and tools
Posted in: Solutions
April 19th, 2018 by admin
The FCC net neutrality 3–2 repeal vote of December 2017 could lead to major concerns for IT staff at small and medium businesses. As of February 2018, the FCC is continuing to move toward the net neutrality repeal, but actual business changes will take...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services, net neutrality
Posted in: Solutions
April 11th, 2018 by admin
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...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, consulting services, law firms, malware, managed IT services
Posted in: Partners and Industries
March 29th, 2018 by admin
Cyberattacks are a major security concern for any business that uses the Internet. Even if your company doesn't have a website, hackers can go after your email address and business service accounts.
Though they represent one of the more severe risks of...
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Tags: consulting services, malware, managed IT services, passwords, phishing
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
March 26th, 2018 by admin
While all employees need to be mindful of security, the nature of C-level executives makes them more attractive targets for hackers. That means it's necessary for them to take greater precautions.
According to TechRepublic, C-level executives are more...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
March 5th, 2018 by admin
When used well, instant messaging tools can increase productivity while offering secure information exchange in your office. Messaging works in business environments because it's less involved than email, easy to queue and fast to respond. Several free...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services, productivity, tips and tools
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
February 28th, 2018 by admin
Because IT staff get so invested in making sure software, networking and security elements are working, they sometimes overlook the human, environmental and contingency planning factors that can invite workplace IT disasters. In many cases, preventative...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
February 12th, 2018 by admin
At the end of 2017, the world learned about Spectre and Meltdown: two far-reaching security threats that exploit how CPUs work to expose protected information on nearly every recent PC, server and smartphone. Hackers can use these exploits to do things...
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Tags: Android, iOS, Mac OS, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
February 5th, 2018 by admin
Businesses have a lot to gain by hiring remote employees, including the ability to recruit from a larger talent pool and the potential for less expensive workplace accommodations. However, remote employees introduce new challenges in IT security because...
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Tags: managed IT services, passwords, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Solutions
January 29th, 2018 by admin
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,...
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Tags: financial services, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Partners and Industries
January 22nd, 2018 by admin
For many businesses, it is difficult to gauge how helpful IT management can be in the workplace on a day-to-day basis — mainly because when things are going well, there's little to notice. Some of the most important benefits of an IT managed services...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
December 28th, 2017 by admin
Avoid costly data security breaches by training your staff to check for secure connections when handling private information on the Internet. Secure Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, or HTTPS, is a technology legal, healthcare, and financial businesses use...
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Tags: consulting services, HTTPS, managed IT services
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
August 29th, 2017 by admin
Adobe Flash, the web content standard the Internet loves to hate, will soon meet its ultimate demise: Adobe will finish phasing out the platform in 2020. Flash, first introduced in the early 2000s, has been on a gradual decline for almost as long as it...
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Tags: Adobe, managed IT services, mobile devices, security threats
Posted in: Hardware and Software
July 18th, 2017 by admin
Spending far too much money on excessively overpowered computer hardware can quickly deplete your company's IT budget, taking funding away from other important expenses. Two exciting products released in June 2017, Apple's new iMac Pro ($4,999) and Intel's...
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Tags: Apple, consulting services, cost savings, Intel, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
July 5th, 2017 by admin
It happens in every office eventually: an employee is going about their workday and suddenly their computer or monitor won't turn on. Fortunately, there's gold in those unused desktops and laptops stuck in the storage closet. Aside from the computers...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cost savings, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Hardware and Software
June 20th, 2017 by admin
Amazon Alexa, the voice-based intelligent personal assistant you may have seen an early adopter friend use at home, has surprising business use potential to increase productivity in the workplace. Like Apple's Siri, Google Assistant, and Microsoft's...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
May 23rd, 2017 by admin
When trying to determine if a piece of technology is simply old or completely obsolete, keep in mind that there are different criteria for Android and iOS devices than for desktop and laptop computers. An employee stuck using an obsolete device is likely,...
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Tags: Android, Apple, iOS, managed IT services, mobile devices, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
May 16th, 2017 by admin
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...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services, productivity, scalability, VoIP
Posted in: Partners and Industries
May 3rd, 2017 by admin
Anyone who has ever lost years of work due to computer failure will tell you that backing up your devices can save you considerable heartache and frustration. Reliable, redundant, and regular data backups are your business's best strategy for disaster...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, managed IT services
Posted in: Hardware and Software
March 21st, 2017 by admin
With a little bit of effort, your staff can reap all the benefits of a laptop, and many of the perks of a desktop, with a little bit of planning and some additional hardware. It's a common perception that laptops lead in portability, while desktops specialize...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, consulting services, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
February 23rd, 2017 by admin
It's quite common that, over time, Windows systems accumulate a laundry list of programs that load when a user signs in.
While generally benign, most of these "startup" programs are unlikely to actually benefit the user—so the computer ends up...
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Tags: managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, productivity, tips and tools
Posted in: Hardware and Software
January 24th, 2017 by admin
Unlike most IT security threats, phishing scams attack the human element instead of the machine element. Phishing scams try to bait a person into exposing confidential information by posing as a legitimate, reputable source, typically by email or phone....
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, managed IT services, passwords, phishing, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
January 11th, 2017 by admin
For anyone unfamiliar with the Google Applications platform, Google Docs et al. are a Cloud-based spin on mainstay office suite programs that can help your staff work better together.
With a zero-dollar price tag (compared with Microsoft Office's...
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Tags: Android, cloud platform, cost savings, iOS, Mac OS, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, phishing, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
January 5th, 2017 by admin
If your small-to-medium business (SMB) isn't looking at ways to increase productivity through Cloud services, you could be missing out on exciting opportunities. But while the Cloud offers countless opportunities for business expansion, it can also taking...
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Tags: cloud platform, consulting services, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
December 7th, 2016 by admin
If your company’s antivirus software is letting you down, you should think twice before installing a second one on a computer: It may actually make things worse.
Multiple antivirus programs working in conjunction on the same device is not a case of...
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Tags: antivirus, consulting services, malware, managed IT services, tips and tools
Posted in: Hardware and Software
November 23rd, 2016 by admin
In September 2016, half a billion Yahoo account users received the bad news that their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and security questions were potentially stolen in a 2014 hack.
According to CNET, the Yahoo hack is the largest data breach...
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Tags: consulting services, email, managed IT services, passwords, phishing, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
November 16th, 2016 by admin
Even seasoned IT pros have made the mistake of not backing up a device—and panicked after losing countless important files because the device failed. We may know better, yes, but that doesn’t mean we’re perfect.
On the flip side, we’ve all...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud platform, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
October 19th, 2016 by admin
Good news: Your IT staff can stop running regular hard drive defragmentation on your office computers. Improvements in technology have rendered this decade-old practice largely irrelevant. One less thing to worry about, as far as we’re concerned.
Hard...
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Tags: Mac OS, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, tips and tools
Posted in: Hardware and Software
September 28th, 2016 by admin
If your staff is complaining about slow Internet access at your office, it’s time to consider how well the Wi-Fi network is configured. Slow Wi-Fi is best known, after all, for transforming an otherwise ideal work environment into a slow-boiling pot...
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Tags: managed IT services, mobile devices, tips and tools, Wi-Fi
Posted in: Hardware and Software
August 30th, 2016 by admin
Those old servers your business no longer uses—and keeps running anyway—are more than just a security risk: They’re hurting your firm’s bottom line.
The term comatose server describes a functional server, connected to a network, that sits idle virtually...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services, productivity, security threats
Posted in: Hardware and Software
August 16th, 2016 by admin
Secure passwords and recovery strategies are an essential part of doing business in the digital age—and password manager programs can help streamline the process.
Password managers store and, often, automate login credentials for individuals across...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, consulting services, managed IT services, passwords, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
August 2nd, 2016 by admin
Not all storage devices were built to stand the test of time, so it’s important for every business to ensure its data is backed up on a reliable platform.
If you’ve ever needed to reference financial records or court cases from a decade ago, you’ll...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud platform, cost savings, managed IT services, tips and tools
Posted in: Hardware and Software
July 19th, 2016 by admin
How fast is your company's broadband Internet speed compared to ten years ago? Chances are that while your online connection at work back then was faster than your first home Internet service (think of that annoying dial-up modem noise), if you tried...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services, productivity, tips and tools, Wi-Fi
Posted in: Hardware and Software
July 12th, 2016 by admin
If you've looked over our previous posts since we've started our blog, you know how serious we are about protecting your company from everyday cyber-threats—mainly phishing, ransomware, and various other malware. Today we'd like to discuss a different...
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Tags: consulting services, malware, managed IT services, phishing, ransomware, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
June 14th, 2016 by admin
A WISP is one of the most important documents for any company doing business over the Internet—which, in this day and age, is pretty much everybody. Who's responsible for drafting and maintaining your company's WISP? Or are you even sure what a WISP...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, financial services, healthcare, HIPAA, managed IT services
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
June 7th, 2016 by admin
One of our pet peeves with some of our new customers is that once we come in to upgrade their IT network, they're careless about disposing their old hardware—specifically, their PC hard drives. They think that by simply deleting their existing files—email,...
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Tags: Mac OS, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, security threats, tips and tools
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Hardware and Software
May 3rd, 2016 by admin
Today we'd like to pass along a critical security advisory to all our customers:
If any of your company's Windows systems still retain Apple's QuickTime for Windows software, uninstall it immediately—as soon as you finish reading this post (if not...
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Tags: Apple, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Hardware and Software
April 19th, 2016 by admin
If you've been a regular reader of our blog, you know we've spent plenty of time discussing phishing, malware, and other cybercrime. It's all part of our modern online world, and we know it will never really go away.
We've talked about the tricks scammers...
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Tags: managed IT services, phishing, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
April 7th, 2016 by admin
We're only a few months into 2016, but we've already seen two high-profile ransomware attacks—where cyber-crooks heavily encrypt a victim's computer files before demanding payment for a decryption key only they can provide. Two notable incidents grabbed...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, managed IT services, ransomware, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
March 15th, 2016 by admin
Hackers can take advantage of a newer technology prevalent throughout your business to break into your network and compromise security: Internet of Things devices. Your business may have never considered that the handy new Smart Thermostats throughout...
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Tags: Internet of Things, malware, managed IT services, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Hardware and Software
February 25th, 2016 by admin
The end is here for all versions of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer outside of the most recent version. If your business is still using older versions of the browser, it’s important to switch to a different browser—or upgrade to maintain the latest in...
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Tags: managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, software updates
Posted in: Hardware and Software
February 2nd, 2016 by admin
How dependent have you and your employees become on public Wi-Fi outside the office? Mobile hotspots are almost everywhere now—from coffee houses and fast-food restaurants to hotels and airports (and even aboard most planes). Without Wi-Fi access,...
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Tags: firewall, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, security threats, Wi-Fi
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
January 26th, 2016 by admin
The Cloud is here to stay—and growing before our eyes. Even the customer segment that the marketing world terms late adopters—the last people to "get on the boat" of tech trends—are finally taking a hard look at migrating at least some of their IT to...
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Tags: cloud platform, cost savings, infrastructure, managed IT services, productivity, software updates
Posted in: Hardware and Software
January 5th, 2016 by admin
What is the current state of your company's IT security training program—if you have one? Many companies settle for an annual group training session to broadly review the major types of cyber-threats—viruses, malware, and phishing.
The problem with...
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Tags: managed IT services, phishing, security threats, tips and tools
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
November 12th, 2015 by admin
Chances are you probably have a few USPS "forever" stamps that have been sitting in your desk drawer for a while. When was the last time you actually used them to "snail mail" something—a bill payment or an important letter? Most bills are paid online...
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Tags: email, encryption, HTTPS, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
November 5th, 2015 by admin
Weak IT security generally revolves around the following theory: "We'll keep hackers out of our network—everything's okay until something bad happens."
But strong security operates from an assume breach mindset: The hackers have already infiltrated...
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Tags: antivirus, malware, managed IT services, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
October 27th, 2015 by admin
Now that the dust has settled around the release of Windows 10, your SMB may be looking to increase productivity by upgrading your OS. Still, you should proceed with caution.
The latest version of the operating system offers a more secure computing...
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Tags: compliance, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, software updates, tips and tools
Posted in: Hardware and Software
October 20th, 2015 by admin
The well-publicized recent hack of the Ashley Madison website will probably earn a spot in a "Hacking Hall of Shame"—alongside the infamous Sony and Target breaches—for the sheer amount of grief it may cause millions of marriages. Most of the...
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Tags: encryption, managed IT services, passwords, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
September 18th, 2015 by admin
Last spring, Hillary Clinton received a barrage of criticism after it was revealed that she used a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State—seemingly at odds with government security protocols, if not federal laws. Clinton would...
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Tags: BYOD, managed IT services, security threats, tips and tools
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
September 4th, 2015 by admin
In our ever-expanding universe of high-tech acronyms, perhaps one you've recently heard is IPv6. What exactly is it? Why do some IT people embrace it as the foundation of a "new Internet," while the mere mention of it gives others an instant headache?...
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Tags: consulting services, infrastructure, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Hardware and Software
August 27th, 2015 by admin
In this third installment of our blog series on Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS) and Cloud-hosted virtual workspaces, we'd like to pass along a few pointers about when and how to plan a successful structured deployment within your organization. Everything...
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Tags: cloud platform, infrastructure, managed IT services, tips and tools
Posted in: Hardware and Software
August 19th, 2015 by admin
Back in July, we talked about the emergence of Cloud-based Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS). From overall cost to scalability, mobility, and security, more IT decision-makers are recognizing DaaS as simply a better alternative to traditional networks...
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Tags: cloud platform, cost savings, infrastructure, managed IT services, scalability
Posted in: Hardware and Software
August 6th, 2015 by admin
Each month, Microsoft releases a new security bulletin. In May of 2015, forty-six vulnerabilities had been identified and fixed, spanning products such as Windows, Internet Explorer, and Office. In June, it was even more. While some of these vulnerabilities...
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Tags: antivirus, backup and disaster recovery, cost savings, firewall, malware, managed IT services, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
July 30th, 2015 by admin
We've recently received quite a few questions regarding "virtual workspaces." Particularly in light of the imminent release of the next version of Windows (which, as we've discussed, won't come cheaply for enterprise users), will virtual workspaces...
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Tags: cloud platform, cost savings, infrastructure, managed IT services, mobile devices
Posted in: Hardware and Software
July 22nd, 2015 by admin
When we conduct our complimentary IT assessment for a prospective customer, one question we're frequently asked is "Can we do anything to cut down on the noise in our server room?"
Most older office facilities in the Bay Area simply weren't designed...
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Tags: consulting services, infrastructure, managed IT services, tips and tools
Posted in: Hardware and Software
July 16th, 2015 by admin
We've spent plenty of time here talking about safeguarding your company against phishing and other forms of cyber-attack. As we've discussed, the first line of defense against phishing is to make sure your employees remain vigilant by avoiding email...
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Tags: Adobe, malware, managed IT services, phishing, ransomware, security threats, software updates, tips and tools
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
June 24th, 2015 by admin
As the Bay Area moves into the warmest months of the year, you can enjoy the summer knowing your annual home spring cleaning is behind you—when you tackled all those chores in (literally) one clean sweep over a weekend. With that taken care of, now’s...
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Tags: consulting services, cost savings, infrastructure, managed IT services
Posted in: Hardware and Software
June 11th, 2015 by admin
April 22 marked the annual worldwide observance of Earth Day. This made us think about the role small businesses play in the "Go Green" movement. Many companies have a genuine concern for preserving our planet's natural resources—even if many hotels...
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Tags: cloud platform, consulting services, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
June 4th, 2015 by admin
Let's face it—the humor on Saturday Night Live is pretty much hit-or-miss these days. But one classic SNL sketch from the late '90s remains our favorite: Nick Burns, Your Company's Computer Guy.
Why are Nick's condescending remarks toward his fellow...
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Tags: consulting services, infrastructure, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions, Hardware and Software
May 28th, 2015 by admin
If you're over 40, you probably remember the original Sony Walkman—the freedom of listening to a single cassette tape in portable stereo. Even if you still have a few favorite cassette tapes packed away somewhere, where could you listen to them today?...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud platform, infrastructure, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
April 16th, 2015 by admin
A friend called me recently to gripe about his personal email account. His ISP has done a pretty good job of virtually eliminating the annoying spam he used to receive (remember your inbox way back when?), but now he's the target of two particularly...
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Tags: Apple, email, managed IT services, phishing, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
March 20th, 2015 by admin
How would you react if your company's next phone bill revealed a major cost spike—to the tune of over $100,000? It's actually happening now to small businesses across the U.S., thanks to international VoIP toll fraud—perhaps the fastest growing cyber-threat...
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Tags: cost savings, firewall, managed IT services, passwords, security threats, VoIP
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
March 12th, 2015 by admin
We've talked recently about the potential dangers of the rapidly expanding Internet of Things, or IoT. As we discussed, the IoT consists of embedded sensors collecting data from dozens of devices in your daily life—your car, your health and fitness equipment,...
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Tags: Internet of Things, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Hardware and Software
March 4th, 2015 by admin
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...
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Tags: compliance, HIPAA, law firms, managed IT services
Posted in: Partners and Industries
February 12th, 2015 by admin
What was cutting-edge in the 1990s is still relevant today — at least, when it comes to Email technology. According to a new PewResearch report, 61 percent of office workers say Email is “very important” to their work productivity. That same study placed...
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Tags: email, law firms, managed IT services, mobile devices, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
February 4th, 2015 by admin
Computers have a knack for breaking at the most inconvenient time. Murphy’s Law is alive and well. But you don’t need to wait for IT repairs in order to get an employee back to work: smart techniques and planning can minimize your downtime so you can...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud platform, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
January 28th, 2015 by admin
Internet of Things (IoT) devices provide a powerful way to utilize technology to enhance everyday machines in your home or office, from wrist fitness bands to refrigerators to thermostats. The ability to monitor your home security cameras while you’re...
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Tags: firewall, Internet of Things, managed IT services, security threats
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
January 21st, 2015 by admin
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...
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Tags: cloud platform, cost savings, HIPAA, law firms, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions, Partners and Industries
January 14th, 2015 by admin
It doesn’t take a psychic to know that one of your business goals is improving efficiency and productivity. You can do both with an IT managed service provider. MSPs specialize in finding technical solutions to streamline your work environment and preemptively...
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Tags: cloud platform, consulting services, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Solutions
January 7th, 2015 by admin
The holiday season means more than shopping and gift giving. It also now marks prime season for cybercriminals and hackers around the world — and they're coming after small businesses in the U.S.
"Targeting" Target—via Small Businesses
You may have...
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Tags: cloud platform, firewall, malware, managed IT services, ransomware, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
December 23rd, 2014 by admin
Cloud-based applications have the potential to increase productivity for your business. By de-localizing your computing resources, your employees can benefit from ease of access, broader device compatibility, and reliance on local hardware. IT Managed...
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Tags: Android, cloud platform, iOS, Mac OS, managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, productivity, Wi-Fi
Posted in: Hardware and Software
December 12th, 2014 by admin
It doesn’t take a psychic to know that one of your business goals is improving efficiency and productivity. You can do both with an IT managed service provider. MSPs specialize in finding technical solutions to streamline your work environment and preemptively...
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Tags: consulting services, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Solutions, Hardware and Software
November 13th, 2014 by admin
If you've been reading our blog for a while, you know why we believe managed IT services are the smart choice over "going it alone" — particularly for a small business. Over the past few years alone, we've seen several major tech companies — some of...
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Tags: compliance, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Solutions
November 6th, 2014 by admin
Last month, the Bay Area commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Those of us who lived through that experience remember the sudden, unexpected jolt — and how the event disrupted our lives for several weeks afterward.
Of course,...
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud platform, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Solutions
October 31st, 2014 by admin
Small and medium-sized business (SMB) computer networks are more of a living project than a one-and-done IT expense. Network-focused IT managed services guides you through the possibilities and challenges presented by changes in personnel and office...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services, mobile devices, Wi-Fi
Posted in: Solutions, Hardware and Software
May 3rd, 2014 by admin
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...
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Tags: antivirus, BYOD, compliance, financial services, firewall, managed IT services
Posted in: Partners and Industries
April 21st, 2014 by admin
It is vital that Information Technology enhance workplace productivity, rather than hinder it. With proper IT systems and management in place, it is possible to accomplish your work faster and with far less risk of downtime and technology inefficiencies....
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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Solutions
April 8th, 2014 by admin
Microsoft Corporation has just announced it will stop supporting Windows XP, one of the world's most popular and successful operating systems.
Though Microsoft XP will not magically disappear from the desktops of anyone currently using it (which is...
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Tags: managed IT services, Microsoft Windows, security threats, software updates
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security, Hardware and Software
April 1st, 2014 by admin
We are incredibly proud to launch into our 32nd year of business today! Thank you to our clients and wonderful team for making MPA Networks all it is today. "Without an amazing team, this simply does not happen," says Michael Price, CEO.
Please take...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
March 27th, 2014 by admin
By this point, nearly every small and medium sized business owner has heard of the cloud and has a basic understanding of cloud computing.
A majority of them have probably even considered moving their data and applications to the cloud, not wishing to...
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Tags: cloud platform, consulting services, cost savings, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
March 18th, 2014 by admin
With all the hype surrounding cloud computing, it may seem like any business that is NOT in the cloud is woefully behind the times.
As an IT Managed Services Provider, we hear the following questions from clients and prospective clients all the time:...
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Tags: cloud platform, consulting services, cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Solutions
February 24th, 2014 by admin
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...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions, Partners and Industries
February 22nd, 2014 by admin
What is IT Standardization?
Standardization refers to the general uniformity of desktops and laptops across an entire business. Ideally, all workstations and laptops should be identical (or as identical as possible), including uniform software versions...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Hardware and Software
February 14th, 2014 by admin
In honor of Valentine's Day, let's take a moment to spread some MSP love and appreciate IT Services providers everywhere.
How do I love my Managed Service Provider and hotshot team of network support engineers? Let me count the ways:
They deliver...
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Tags: managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
February 7th, 2014 by admin
I'll make a decent bet that your greatest Information Technology costs are not related to hardware and software. In fact, they're probably not related to physical technology at all.
What is Your Greatest IT cost?
Support labor!
IT labor...
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Tags: managed IT services, tips and tools
Posted in: Solutions
January 30th, 2014 by admin
Escape the Dreaded 'IT Money Pit'
Information Technology is the backbone of modern business - it is the infrastructure on which businesses run and employees work. It is the wheel that keeps everything rolling smoothly. As such, it makes perfect sense...
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Tags: consulting services, cost savings, infrastructure, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
January 24th, 2014 by admin
If we asked you a very simple question — what is Information Technology? — how would you respond? What would come to mind?
We're guessing you would focus on computers, flashing lights, monitor screens, and server rooms, right? Perhaps even...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Solutions
January 16th, 2014 by admin
The new year's festivities have come and gone, and for better or worse, it's time to get back in the saddle. This first month back at work is the perfect time to consider business goals for the coming year and determine how to make your business more...
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Tags: consulting services, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
December 19th, 2013 by admin
One Malicious Email Could Cost you Thousands of Dollars and Take Down your Entire Network – Don’t be a Victim; Learn the Facts!
Ransomware viruses are on the rise and their explosive growth in the past few months has been startling. We want to help our...
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Tags: antivirus, backup and disaster recovery, firewall, malware, managed IT services, phishing, ransomware
Posted in: Cyber and Data Security
November 6th, 2013 by admin
The 5 basic tips below are essential to maintaining the health and efficiency of your network, servers, and computer systems. Please consult an expert IT Consultant or Managed Service Provider for more information about protecting your IT systems.
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Tags: antivirus, backup and disaster recovery, firewall, managed IT services, tips and tools
Posted in: Solutions
September 30th, 2013 by admin
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...
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Tags: consulting services, cost savings, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions, Partners and Industries
August 27th, 2013 by admin
Managed Service Providers - or MSPs - are tasked with the critically important job of managing IT to help businesses run smoothly. Information Technology is the foundation upon which businesses operate, communicate, and grow, and must therefore...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services
Posted in: Solutions
August 18th, 2013 by admin
Downtime - it isn't always what you think!
When you think downtime, I'm sure you're picturing the results of a total IT disaster - perhaps a flood destroying the server room or a malicious virus that hacks the network, forcing everyone to close up...
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Tags: cost savings, managed IT services, productivity
Posted in: Solutions