Some Day Your Nigerian Prince Will Come – 9 Simple Tips to Dodge Phishing Emails
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jun 20, 2018 8:10:00 AM
Even companies that do everything right when they built their security infrastructure can still be hacked. The sad fact is, the weak point in every cybersecurity system is you and the people you work with. Hacks and data breaches do occur because of disgruntled employees. The majority …
Do You Have the Time and Expertise to Manage Network Security Yourself?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jun 15, 2018 2:25:23 PM
What's the best use of your IT staff's time? Companies increasingly have the option to hire IT expertise to handle their IT infrastructure – from your website to your hardware to your servers to your network security, there is an service provider that can do it for you. Why would you …
Fear, Information Security, and Chicken Little
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jun 12, 2018 8:05:00 AM
When we started to include managed networks into our services for clients, we immediately realized how serious an issue cybersecurity is. The amount of malware in the world and the tenacity of cybercriminals is stunning. A research report written by CSIS and sponsored by McAfee puts t …
Essential Knowledge to Understand Managed IT – Toolkit Shows You How to Stop Managing Networks In-House!
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jun 7, 2018 3:59:02 PM
Have you ever been worried about your IT infrastructure? Common doubts for many small and medium businesses is that they are paying too much, aren't secure, are falling behind competitors, and, in general, just aren't making the most of their use of information technology. As concerns …
How 3 Tier Color Billing Works
by Kirk Studebaker // President on May 30, 2018 9:08:00 AM
When's the last time you ate in a restaurant with a blue color scheme? Maybe a seaside restaurant on vacation or appetizers in a bar, but I bet you can't think of one. Why not? Other than blueberries, there aren't any natural foods that are blue. Blue makes food look unappetizing and …
6 I.T. Elements Essential to the Success and Security of Every Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 25, 2018 7:30:00 AM
When's the last time you got through a day of work without using your network? You rely on information technology to get your work done. When the various systems in your office aren't working effectively – your servers, networks, copiers, computers, firewall, etc. – productivity dips. …
Under the Water: 7 Hidden Impacts of a Data Breach and How They Can Hurt Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 22, 2018 8:15:00 AM
When you think of business downtime or a data breach, I'm sure you've thought of the direct financial costs. If you've been successfully cyberattacked, you have to notify customers, figure out what went wrong, pay for any broken regulations, attorney fees (in the case of litigation), …
Managing Your Business' Reputation Has Serious Benefits: A Chat With Aaron Weiche, Digital Marketing Expert
by Kirk Studebaker // President on May 18, 2018 11:01:54 AM
I think everyone knows that customer word-of-mouth is the best possible marketing (or the worst possible marketing if you deliver less-than-excellent service). All of us are in business and all of our businesses have (great, of course!) reputations. How can we use that to generate mor …
Who Wants to Be Dull? 3 Ways the Predictability of Managed Network Services Makes Boring a Good Thing!
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 15, 2018 1:49:38 PM
Variety might be the spice of life, but predictability – when it comes to running a business or office – prevents you from reaching for the TUMS. There are few things that can be as stomach churning unpredictable as information technology. While technology today is absolutely amazing; …