The 5 Things Managed IT Supports That SMB Owners Care About
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 29, 2018 4:10:26 PM
Executives don't usually care about information technology. Smart company leaders understand, however, that IT can help them with the five things they DO care about: Growth Productivity Efficiency Security Downtime Whether you're a business owner, C-level executive, or someone who wan …
Is Your Office Prepared? 16 Questions to Ask Yourself About Disaster Recovery
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 23, 2018 3:39:25 PM
Before getting into this post, let's quickly talk about disaster recovery. Most people see the word “disaster” and think of hurricanes, fire, flood, tornadoes, volcanoes, or other natural disasters. Of course, those can and do cause business disruption. However, what disaster recovery …
The High Cost of Copier and Printer Discounts
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Aug 22, 2018 2:46:13 PM
“Nothing is free”. Donna Oricchio, the CFO of Coordinated, has told me this more than once and believe me when I tell you she is wise. Consumers are driven to “get the best deal.” We look for discounts, coupons, sales – always looking to pay the least for products and services – but h …
Why SMBs Should Focus on Keeping Anti-Virus Software Up-to-Date
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 20, 2018 2:36:15 PM
How many of us have ignored the alert on our computer to update software – especially anti-virus protection? If you're in the middle of something, you could have every intention of updating the software later. Every day you delay is another chance for a hacker to find the hole in your …
To Open or Not to Open an Email – Avoid Letting a Virus Into Your Office With This Phishing Email Decision Tree
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 14, 2018 3:54:02 PM
Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly targeted as cybercriminals learn to use marketing principles to personalize their emails. Unsuspecting people open these emails, click on links or open documents that seem legitimate, and open the door for a virus or ransomware to ransack the …
Hackers are Lazy – Why Are You Making Life Easy for Them?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Aug 1, 2018 2:36:21 PM
It's a fact that most criminals just don't want to work all that hard. Burglars would rather enter through an unlocked door or window than attempt a break in. “The overwhelming number of burglars are unskilled people who go through open or unlocked windows and doors,” says Leonard Sip …
If You're Happy and You Know It Your Office Will Get More Done
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jul 27, 2018 11:27:18 AM
Why am I writing a short blog post about happiness? Simple: happy employees (or co-workers) get more done. This isn't just Pollyanna-ish wishful thinking, research backs this up. There are plenty of offices and companies around the country that work under the theory of “the floggings …
Your View of Information Technology Could Be the Difference Between Business Success or Just Getting By
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jul 19, 2018 2:37:51 PM
If you don't mind, it don't matter. That's a saying I've heard in sports about how your mental attitude can help you work hard and through pain and/or discomfort. When it comes to your information technology – network to telephony to AI; I'll twist that to say that “if you don't care, …
Why Mock Phishing Might Catch You More Grief Than Good With Your Employees
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jul 18, 2018 3:57:09 PM
Technology has seeped into all areas of our lives — remote work environments, cell phones, appliances, doorbells, even some thermostats have wireless connectivity. This makes the sheer number of devices a single person manages on a daily basis a little overwhelming. And, with so many …