Do you have control of your Microsoft 365 data? Do you have access to all the items you need? The knee-jerk reaction is typically, “Of course I do,” or “Microsoft takes care of it all.” But if you really think about it — are you sure? Microsoft takes care of quite a bit and provides a great service for their customers. However, Microsoft’s primary focus is on managing the Microsoft 365 infrastructure and maintaining uptime. They are empowering YOU with the responsibility of your data. The misc...
Continue →Why Does it Matter? Cable management is one of the most overlooked IT management tasks. Not only will cabling neatness make troubleshooting faster, but it quickly communicates professionalism. Organizing your cabling is an easy way to up your game, and we'll help you with tips to get your server room ready to impress. (We've even put together a handy free checklist you can download) Everyone has seen cases of cable “spaghetti”. It's a real mess. It makes it difficult to install equipment, troub...
Continue →Hurricane Season is Here Now that we are into the month of June, we are officially into Hurricane season on the east coast of the US. It's a good time to assess your hurricane readiness and business continuity plans. That way if a weather event does head your way with your business in the path of a storm, you'll be ready. Work from Home Strategies Keep Paying Off The good news is that in the wake of the shift to Work from Home in 2020, many organizations are much better prepared for their employ...
Continue →With IT requirements continually evolving, constant security threats and greater IT complexity, many organizations reach a point of inflection: should they continue to have an in-house IT department? Or should they engage an IT managed service provider? This can be a difficult decision to grapple with. Organizations want to ensure a high level of personalized service, as well as technical innovation and efficiency, but without breaking the bank. The right answer is always tailored to the unique...
Continue →Addressing the continually shifting threats posed by ransomware is top of mind for everyone these days. In the second of our two-part blog series, our team breaks down key ransomware response strategies. If you would prefer, the entire content is also available as a download in our free eGuide: Ransomware Readiness & Recovery Strategies. Emergency Ransomware Response - Initial Steps Your ransomware plan can’t just contain the steps designed to stop malicious code entry. Your plan must incl...
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