These days, the vast majority of small businesses use outsourcing — 90%, according to a recent survey. IT services are the most commonly outsourced business need. With the rise of e-commerce opportunities and cybersecurity risks, small business IT outsourcing just makes sense. What kinds of IT services can you — and should you — outsource…Continue Reading
Just like maintenance is critical for building infrastructure, periodic network security audits are essential for strong cybersecurity defenses. The stakes are real: In 2023 alone, there were over 3,200 data breaches in healthcare, professional services, and other industries. Is your business prepared for a cyberattack? A network security checklist can help you make sure. The…Continue Reading
When devastating attacks that compromise thousands of organizations happen more often than you think, worldwide cyberwarfare is no longer just a plot point in Hollywood blockbusters. These real-world events have demonstrated the catastrophic consequences of cyberattacks and underscore the urgent need for individuals and organizations to prioritize cybersecurity in order to safeguard their data and…Continue Reading
Companies constantly look for new ways to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve scalability in today’s economic environment. Virtualization has emerged as a key technology that can help make all of those things possible when implemented correctly. Still trying to figure out if virtualization is the right approach for you? Let’s dig into the benefits…Continue Reading
Many organizations treat cybersecurity like they’re a king trying to prevent an invading army from breaking into the castle. However, not all malicious actors access systems by forcing their way in. Social engineering attacks trick individuals within an organization into opening the castle gate. How can you protect yourself from social engineering attacks? What Is…Continue Reading
Most businesses rely on their networks to execute core business functions. Unplanned network downtime can cost businesses as much as $9,000 per minute. Network design is one of the most critical factors determining your network’s vulnerability to unplanned downtime and other issues. This high-level overview will help you understand what to look for in a…Continue Reading
Remote IT support — also called remote technical support — is a service framework that allows off-site providers to assist in resolving technology issues and manage business IT environments at a distance. For example, companies might choose remote support for help desk operations, in turn making it easier for staff to resolve common IT issues….Continue Reading
How Can It Benefit Your Business? Mobile device management lets IT teams monitor, manage, and secure devices across corporate networks. In practice, this process relies on a combination of device agents and cloud-based servers. Device agents are software tools installed on end-user devices such as phones, laptops, and desktops. These agents communicate with cloud-based servers…Continue Reading
Attack volumes are on the rise — and attackers aren’t particular about their targets. Small, midsize and enterprise organizations are all under threat as malicious actors look for any opportunity to compromise systems, exfiltrate information or encrypt operational data. What’s more, the variety of threats is also increasing. From infected pop-up advertisements to emails with…Continue Reading
IT asset management (ITAM) is the umbrella term for tracking technology deployments across their lifecycle in an organization and ensuring that the assets are identifiable, accessible, and usable for staff. ITAM covers both tangible and intangible assets. This means that both devices and data fall under the category of IT assets, and both effective management…Continue Reading