The Coordinated Difference - We Eliminate the Fear and Frustration of Buying Copiers and Managed IT Services
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 23, 2019 1:00:00 PM
For the previous 18 months, we’ve focused on providing you accurate, actionable information about how to get the most out of your copiers and printers, managed IT (especially focused on security issues), and document management. Why did we devote our time and resources to this? We bel …
Who Are the Best Managed IT and Managed Network Services Companies in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jan 16, 2019 9:15:00 AM
Every business -- including us -- relies on a reliable, stable network to work internally and to communicate with customers (email, online chat, voice over IP, etc.). When your network and IT infrastructure isn’t working at peak efficiency, neither is your office or business. Keeping …
The Top 5 Most Popular Posts of 2018 -- Security, Toner Pirates, and Billing for Color
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 8, 2019 10:28:14 AM
I hope your 2019 is off to a fantastic start. Before completely diving into the new year, here’s a look back at some essential knowledge from 2018 that’s still relevant. It’s time for you to get up-to-speed on the best tips for buying and securing your copiers, understand 3-tier color …
4 Things About Ransomware Every Small Business Should Know
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 19, 2018 7:30:00 AM
The most important thing to know about ransomware is that it’s not going away. Criminals will continue to use ransomware to extort money from anyone they can -- business or individual. Every article or piece of research about cybersecurity issues in 2019 named ransomware as one of the …
The 6 Extraordinary Benefits Managed Network Services Provides Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 12, 2018 9:15:44 AM
The benefits of ANY type of outsourcing remains simple -- someone else can perform a task better than you can do it yourself (and usually for less money). This is especially true of managed network services. As office networks have become a commodity, they still require time-consuming …
Are You Refusing to Consider Managed IT Services Because They're "Too Expensive"? Think Again
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 7, 2018 11:50:49 AM
The reason to outsource any service rather than DIY is simple -- will it cost you more in time/expense to DIY or to find an expert to accomplish the task for you? For tasks that require deep knowledge and expertise, this can be an easy question to answer. I have no idea, nor the time …
Do You Know About Managed Network Services? You Should
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 6, 2018 10:43:56 AM
Managed services. IT managed services. Managed IT services. The cloud. Cloud services. Managed network services. As usual, the IT industry is awash in TLAs (three letter acronyms) to describe outsourcing various IT functions to a third party to supplement (or even replace -- though th …
Do You Know What to Do When Your Server Crashes? [Infographic]
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Nov 30, 2018 11:50:50 AM
Many non-IT office workers sort of just assume that the technology they rely on is just going to work. Often it does. But that takes a lot of work by information technology professionals to keep the network stable and secure, perform reliable backups, plan for the future, etc. However …
The Role of the Virtual CIO and How One Can Improve IT Results for Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Nov 29, 2018 2:47:07 PM
As an SMB business owner or executive, you have enough on your plate running your business. You don’t have the time to become an expert in the information technology you rely on to run your business. We find that many business leaders lean in one of two directions: They hop from idea …