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How do you know for sure? It all starts with assessing your current IT challenges and your business goals. Most small and mid-sized businesses are not equipped with the in-depth knowledge and resources needed to keep their company's technology ... 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However, neglecting these updates can have serious consequences for your organization. As Bret Arsenault, Chief Information Security Officer ... [![Hybrid Workplaces Require New Security Measures](https://www.premieritmn.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_330093509.jpg)](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/hybrid-workplaces-require-new-security-measures) [Managed Services](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/managed-services), [Security](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/security), [Technology](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/technology), [Support](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/support) ## [Hybrid Workplaces Require New Security Measures](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/hybrid-workplaces-require-new-security-measures) Hybrid workplaces are here to stay and the spectrum of office configurations requires a new approach to network security. Many companies are adapting by limiting their physical footprint with the use of “Flexwork Space.” Flexwork spaces are smaller, multi-purpose, cross-functional spaces and ... [![Small Businesses Are Ransomware Targets](https://www.premieritmn.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/preview-full-Alan-Altepeter-SMALL-BIZ-RANSOMWARE.jpg)](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/small-businesses-are-ransomware-targets) [Managed Services](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/managed-services), [Security](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/security), [Support](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/support) ## [Small Businesses Are Ransomware Targets](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/small-businesses-are-ransomware-targets) Is your business too small to be targeted by ransomware? Unfortunately, bad actors are equal opportunity criminals, and do not discriminate about the size of their victims’ companies. In fact, many of these criminals target small businesses for exactly this reason. 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Still, most people were not aware of the problem for five years until ... ##### We make finding the right solution a breeze Sometimes things find a way of piling up and becoming overwhelming. We get it. Take a breath and give us a call. You'll rest easier knowing we have you back. [Hit Us Up](https://www.premieritmn.com/contact-us) [![Checking Your Internet Speed](https://www.premieritmn.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_538362133.jpg)](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/checking-your-internet-speed) [Managed Services](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/managed-services), [Technology](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/technology), [Support](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/support) ## [Checking Your Internet Speed](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/checking-your-internet-speed) Many people who can work from home do work from home these days. But how many put up with spotty or slow internet service? You know how frustrating this can be. With Netflix running in one part of the house, you are sitting on a frozen Zoom call in your office. You’ve subscribed to the best service you can locate. You pay for it every month. But are you sure you are ... [![Ransomware Is Preventable](https://www.premieritmn.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_1685778967-scaled.jpg)](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/ransomware-is-preventable) [Managed Services](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/managed-services), [Security](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/security), [Technology](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/technology), [Support](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/support) ## [Ransomware Is Preventable](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/ransomware-is-preventable) Unfortunately it’s become more common to hear about major ransomware attacks and companies that have been hacked. It’s a grim reminder that companies and networks can be attacked at any time with serious impacts. While it could be unlikely that your business is attacked and extorted for money by a criminal hacking group, the signs point to these events occurring more ... [![How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Phishing](https://www.premieritmn.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/CreditCardPhishing.jpg)](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/how-to-spot-and-protect-yourself-from-phishing) [Security](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/security), [Support](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/support) ## [How to Spot and Protect Yourself from Phishing](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/how-to-spot-and-protect-yourself-from-phishing) Is cybersecurity a new concept for you? Or are you a computer-savvy user who knows just what to do to protect yourself? Either way, you may be more vulnerable than you think. “Phishing” attacks—email requests for sensitive information—are growing more common today. Plus, they are becoming more and more sophisticated. Perpetrators have easy access to so much of our ... [![10 Small Business Tech Trends](https://www.premieritmn.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Small-Business-Tech-Trends.jpg)](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/10-small-business-tech-trends) [Managed Services](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/managed-services), [Technology](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/technology), [Support](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/tag/support) ## [10 Small Business Tech Trends](https://www.premieritmn.com/articles/10-small-business-tech-trends) The small business landscape is no stranger to change, especially over the past year when work had to be done either remotely or following strict safety standards. It was unchartered waters for most. The ones that were already tech-savvy were best prepared, as they already had the infrastructure to allow for remote work. While last year was all about software that helped ... 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