As businesses migrate to cloud-based solutions, the risks associated with cloud security threats are becoming more pronounced. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report, 45% of all data breaches are cloud-based. In addition, 80% of businesses have experienced at least one severe cloud security incident during the past year, further prioritizing the […]
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Nowadays, the cloud is not a luxury but a necessity for businesses that want to remain competitive. A remarkable 94% of businesses already rely on cloud services. As a result, it’s no surprise that the market for these services is projected to reach a value of $376.36 billion by 2029 . This highlights the
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In the complex maze of contemporary business activities, the protection of your data transcends mere technical issues – it’s the heartbeat of your triumph. Neglecting to strengthen our networks against potential dangers is comparable to leaving your business’s main entrance unsecured – but the stakes are far higher. This article will explore the deep
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Gone are the days when companies could rely solely on manual processes and outdated systems. Today, harnessing the power of Information Technology (IT) is crucial for streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and achieving sustainable growth. In this blog post, we will delve into a formal IT managed services value proposition – exploring the reasons why managed
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Like most, your business relies heavily on robust IT infrastructure to stay competitive. However, ensuring the smooth operation of complex systems and resolving technical issues is no easy task. This is where technical IT support teams come to the rescue, providing a lifeline for organizations when technology hiccups occur. But did you know that IT
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Computer virus symptoms are a not cast in stone, but rather a moving target. Just like with the human viral conditions, they evolve through generations – which in computer technology terms may mean weeks or even days. Some symptoms may not necessarily mean an infection – for example, if you are sneezing, you do not
Your phone dings or your email client puts up an alert – a message from the CEO. This must be important. You open it, scan it quickly, and there is a note asking to transfer a sum of money. The next decision you make could potentially be costly. What is a CEO fraud email? A
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OK, we all know what CTRL+C and CTRL+V do. Throw in X and Z into the mix, and one may get comfortable using the keyboard. But did you know there are so many more shortcuts that can help you with your workload? It’s like money savings – throw some coins in the jar, and by
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Cybercrooks use clever schemes to defraud people every day. They often combine sophisticated technology with age-old tricks to get people to share personal information, send money or compromise access to their computer network. They use social engineering methods to convince people into doing things they would normally be smart about not doing. One of the
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Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) is a procurement model that is similar to leasing or licensing. It refers to managed services where computer network equipment is leased through a provider. In other words, users lease provider’s tech assets rather than purchase them. In the HaaS model, hardware belongs to a vendor or Managed Service Provider (MSP). It is
Over the last couple of months, Verizon.net has been notifying their customers that they are shutting down their email service, impacting millions of customers. Notices issued in recent days indicate a shutdown date of June 24, 2017. Verizon is encouraging Verizon.net users to migrate seamlessly to AOL email, which we recommend, even if you want
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Why does tech support ask you to reboot (or restart) your machine when troubleshooting almost every time you call to troubleshoot the problem with your computer, printer, or any other smart device? “Restart your computer” seems to be a go-to solution for your computer technicians, sort of like “Put Windex on in” for Gus from
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Your laptop battery is one of its most important parts and deserves more attention. When speaking of laptops we usually think of stuff like a monitor, or memory size, or CPU power. Many laptop owners neglect proper battery care and therefore end up replacing the device battery sooner than they’d like. We’ve provided some laptop
Imagine you walk back to your car and see glass all over the pavement. You quickly open the trunk to discover your laptop bag with a laptop inside has been stolen. Then reality hits, the laptop that you had contained the records of an undetermined amount of patients from your healthcare organization. You think to
If you bought a Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, or Surface Pro 3 in the U.S. or Canada before March 15, 2015, pay attention: as overheating concerns came to light for a product component, an AC power cord for a Surface Pro, Microsoft has announced a voluntary recall and is offering a free replacement of
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Product Recall: As overheating concerns rise for AC power cord for a Surface Pro, Microsoft offers free cord replacement If you bought a Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, or Surface Pro 3 in the U.S. or Canada before March 15, 2015, pay attention: as overheating concerns came to light for a product component, an
Small businesses focus on their own practices and their industry and often don’t have the means, the resources, nor the will to keep up with latest computer developments, malicious security threats, or even practical computer tips. In turn, it leads to overlooking effective technology practices. These IT failures can be prevented or corrected: here are
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First, let me start with a disclaimer: do not try this at home! What I mean by it – please, run your PC purchase consideration by your IT support company BEFORE you actually head to the store. Sometimes we all make an impulse buy – something looked great and promised to be a cheap buy
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You may have noticed a news resurfacing on every media station lately: almost 70,000 of US internet users were expected to lose their internet connection on Monday July 9th, 2012. News Flashback: in November 2011 we were all warned by FBI about DNSChanger, a malicious software designed to have your browsing experience go haywire. What
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As computer network service and support specialists, we provide help and advice to people and organizations using computer software or equipment. Technical support specialists typically support information technology (IT) employees within an organization and monitor their IT environment, providing Managed IT Services. We help your staff analyze, troubleshoot, and evaluate computer network problems. Our help-desk
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A Network Administrator is an IT person that is responsible for the maintenance of computer hardware and software systems that make up a computer network. That includes the maintenance and monitoring of active data network infrastructure and related network equipment such as PCs, servers, user devices, etc. Network Administrators duties are generally focused on network
Imagine a computer that lets you swap out parts without any tools. Easily add a hard drive, upgrade memory, or access the graphics card just by snapping it open. HP revealed Z1 workstation – and what a sleek little thing it is!!! The only all-in-one workstation with quad-core Intel® Xeon® processors, 27” LED-backlit display that
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Virtually all organizations rely on IT to conduct business and run efficiently. Many organizations often turn to IT professionals for computer network support when faced with limitations of the internal resources to effectively design, implement, or manage the products and systems that they need. (Looking for IT professionals in New Jersey?) Business Computer Systems Design
It was a bit of a gloomy morning today, but my commute was cheered up by a funny comedy skit by Don Friesen. This particular skit – “Inexplicable” (a.k.a. “Tech Support” on LaughUSA) is about Don’s struggle with IT support. I thought I’d share it just for fun – and remember, if you are in
It seems that a lot of small business companies have a preconceived vision of the world of IT for small business. It seems that a proverbial “IT Guy” with “Break/Fix” hourly support is still much of a stereotype, and I would like to discuss with you why it is important to step out of that
Many companies have legacy systems running within their organization. These systems may be an old Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) package that may even still run on a mainframe. The software package in use today may have suited your organizations needs when it was first developed, but today your organization may
If you are like most small businesses, you probably acquire computers, phones, and software in a random, crisis-of-the-moment fashion. You invest in what you think you need when your business operations demand it. But at some point, this bandage method of acquiring technology is going to cost you more in downtime, system errors, breakdowns, and
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You may not have a missing tooth and a dagger, but I am willing to bet you are a pirate. “Who, me?” – you say. Yes. You. A pirate. As previously covered in another article Open Source to Beat Global Software Piracy definition of piracy is still vague if you take a variety of laws,
