Your business relies on technology every day. Unfortunately, problems can arise at any time, even outside business hours when there’s no one there to respond. This is why many organizations partner with managed IT service providers (MSPs) for 24/7 IT monitoring to get around-the-clock visibility into their technology environments and stop IT problems before they […]
What happens behind the scenes of 24/7 IT monitoring
Shadow IT: Risks you might not see
When the software and hardware you procure for your business aren’t cutting it, employees will seek alternatives that will get the job done more efficiently. This is mostly to save them time and headaches, but fortunately, it can create a more productive infrastructure.
Is your business prepared for long weekends? IT tips for holiday downtime
Long weekends and holiday breaks give your employees a much-needed break, but during this time, your IT infrastructure is unattended and vulnerable. Cybercriminals know this and see holidays as an opportunity to take advantage of empty offices. Not only is the cyber risk higher during a holiday break, but the odds of other IT problems […]
Onboarding new employees? Don’t overlook these IT essentials
Every new hire for your business expands not only your team but also your IT environment. Without a secure and organized onboarding process that accounts for new additions to your network, your business can face cybersecurity risks, productivity issues, and compliance problems.
Scale your small business faster with managed IT services
Growing a small business by hiring employees and increasing sales is great, but if you don’t scale your technology infrastructure with your operations, these gains will be short-lived. As your business outgrows your IT, slower systems, unreliable networks, and limited IT support will hamper your growth, leading you right back where you started with fewer […]
9 Ways to optimize your business systems
Your business IT systems aren’t just convenient “nice to haves.” They directly impact productivity, revenue, and employee satisfaction. When your IT environment is optimized, your team works faster, downtime decreases, and you’ve got more time and money to allocate toward revenue generation.
Reducing e-waste through Technology-as-a-Service
You can’t rely on the same laptops, desktops, servers, and mobile devices forever, so you eventually have to get replacements for obsolete equipment. You can’t just stash those retired systems in a storage closet, but you also can’t toss them in the regular trash.
Spring cleaning for your IT environment: What to review
Spring is the perfect time to refresh your business technology and lay the groundwork for a successful year. Just as you might review finances, budgets, and operations in the first quarter, your IT environment also benefits from a careful overhaul informed by detailed assessments This is because small issues like outdated software, unused accounts, aging […]
The real cost of a data breach: Why prevention is cheaper than recovery
As a small to medium-sized business (SMB) manager, you face an unfortunate cybersecurity dilemma. Spend your limited resources on cybersecurity, or risk a data breach that your business can’t bounce back from. Many businesses choose to skimp on network and data protection when faced with this problem, and cybercriminals increasingly focus on attacking these easy […]
