Choosing business computers is never easy. Not only do employees have different work styles and preferences, but it can be difficult to find something which is both enjoyable and practical. However, computers represent a vital part of business operation. Every company will have to undertake the search and selection process…
Managed network services are a popular strategy for many businesses. Offering advantages such as expert guidance, access to powerful security measures and 24/7 monitoring, they help bring a company’s IT and network infrastructure rapidly up to speed. SMBs especially benefit from access to such technologies, and they represent a valuable…
The number of ransomware attacks against public and private entities in the past few years has exploded. What used to be a somewhat uncommon tactic in comparison to phishing and other social engineering approaches is now taking the central spotlight as cyber criminals become aware of a critical shortcoming existent…
Nobody likes preparing for catastrophe—however, not preparing for it will lead to disaster when an emergency arises. When exploring strategies for how to secure important files and data, make sure that frequent backups are a part of the plan. Backups may mean the difference between minimal downtime and mitigated damages,…
A network assessment is often the first step to introducing managed IT services to a company. However, it’s also a great idea to conduct periodically for any organization, especially those planning to make changes or upgrade their IT resources. Many companies, especially SMBs operating with tight budgets, may not recognize…
The creators of DECSYSTEM-20, a mainframe computer running a proto-operating system, sent out the first spam email to ARPANET users on May 1, 1978. What they perceived as a clever and modern approach to advertising, however, earned them instant and widespread infamy. In fact, the reaction was so severely negative…
Think only private companies are targets for hackers? Think again. A new and disturbing trend in cyberattacks on city, regional, and state governments is gaining new levels of severity in the United States. Cybercriminals, armed with ransomware, are increasingly targeting government bodies. From small towns to large cities, not a…
Today, businesses are more likely than not to experience a security threat. With the prevalence and variety of hacking techniques occurring today, organizations face a unique challenge of maintaining effective security of their systems and data. Here are some recent scenarios where major breaches occurred – and what companies could have done to…
The explosive growth that has graced the IT industry has also created a vast array of new complications for businesses that can be expensive to handle in house. The sheer number of devices across office environments alone are astounding and require well-coordinated efforts to keep everything running at optimum levels….
In May 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack struck computers across the world. Businesses and financial markets were crippled by this cyberattack. Government agencies, hospitals, and universities struggled to stay open and operate as the malware locked up systems and data. When it’s all finally calculated, the financial and productivity losses…
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