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What's the Difference: Private Cloud Vs Public Cloud

Cloud computing is something most business owners have heard about in some way, as today’s customers expect things faster and more secure than ever. Utilizing the cloud allows a business to store, manage, and access data and applications over the internet. Not all clouds are the same, however, and ...

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6 Reasons Why Your Small Business Needs IT Support

Gone are the days of pen and paper record keeping and security being the lock on your filing cabinet. In today's environment, having an IT support team is no longer a 'nice to have' or something that only tech companies need worry about; from streamlining operations to improving customer ...

Are IT Issues Impacting Productivity in Your Workplace?

A productive workplace is crucial to maintaining a successful business. Having reliable employees and sound processes are part of the equation, but what happens when your technology can't keep up with the demands of today's digital-driven landscape? The occurrence of tech issues can significantly ...

5 Fundamental Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses

When you own, operate or manage a small business, you are, without a doubt, juggling a lot of responsibilities. It's easy to overlook the importance of the unseen, and cybersecurity is a common area that small businesses fail to stay on top of or let fall by the wayside. Being proactive in online ...

Time to Update Your Software and Operating System?

Is your software up to date? What about your operating system? Bret Arsenault, CISO of Microsoft recently said. “…more than 60 percent of [security] breaches are caused by failing to apply available patches.” Old operating systems cannot apply new patches and bug fixes that leave your data open to ...

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How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams

What happens if a scammer gets hold of your passwords, your account numbers, or your Social Security numbers? There’s a very good reason to keep this information to yourself. You DON’T want to compromise your data privacy by providing easy access to your email, bank, or other accounts. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center is on top of this! But you have to stand guard ...

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 stations that will be used by multiple team members. Many of our valued clients ...

Reasons to Use Small Business Cloud Solutions

You can’t be too careful when it comes to data storage. Cloud storage solutions are used by 85% of businesses worldwide. Here are a few reasons why we recommend you join their ranks: You—and your employees—can access files from anywhere. The chances you will always open files from only one computer in only one location are small. You may find yourself out in meetings with ...

Staying Safe From Phishing and Spear-Phishing

Do you know how to protect yourself against digital scams? Phishing – the practice of using email lures to fish for passwords, credit card numbers, and other personal information from a sea of users – has been around since 1996. Still, most people were not aware of the problem for five years until the Love Bug struck about 50 million computers. The result: removal of the ...

Protecting Yourself from Phishing Attacks

Have you wondered how to protect your company from phishing attacks? Phishing has been a problem since before the term first appeared in an internet newsgroup in 1996. Since then, internet criminals have grown increasingly more sophisticated. These widespread requests for information might ask users to verify accounts or confirm billing information. Their purpose: to gain ...