The updated FTC Safeguards Rules will go into effect June 9, 2023, and will impact many companies never before subject to its Rules. The updated Safeguard Rules set clear requirements to ensure that personal data protection standards are updated. These new standards provide a best-practices framework that can help any organization prepare for the scrutiny and standards that are fast becoming the norm. This blog is also available as a downloadable e-Guide. What's new? The FTC Safeguards Ru...
Continue →Do you have access to all your Microsoft 365 data? Do you know where it’s located (on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid environment)? The knee-jerk reaction is typically, “Of course I do. If you really stop to think about it — are you sure? Microsoft provides a good service, but their primary focus is on platform management. They're empowering you with the responsibility of managing your own data. The misconception that Microsoft fully backs up your data on your behalf is quite common, and w...
Continue →As IT requirements constantly evolve, security threats are greater and IT complexity is increasing, many organizations reach a point of inflection: Should they continue to have an in-house IT department or should they outsource to a 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 u...
Continue →Almost all computer users know a few keyboard time savers such as: Copy a selected item: CTRL + C Cut a selected item: CTRL + X Paste a selected item: CTRL + V Undo an action: CTRL + Z Redo that thing I just undid: CTRL + Y Select everything: CTRL + A Print: CTRL + P There are also hundreds of other shortcuts available that most users don't know. I'm sharing my list of best keyboard time savers to help you get the job done faster! Navigating a Browser T...
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...
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