Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Begin A Managed IT Agreement
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Mar 20, 2019 9:00:00 AM
When you are down in the trenches in the day-to-day of your everyday business operations, it’s so easy to miss the big picture. That’s why so many leaders fall into the trap of setting IT goals that they can never actually achieve, especially when it comes to managed agreements. Pair …
The Biggest Threats to Small Business IT in 2019
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Feb 27, 2019 7:45:00 AM
A new year means new threats. Small businesses across the country are scrambling to keep up with the new normal that is the Internet of Things (IoT) - the billion or so devices sharing data and information around the globe. As brilliant as it may be to be so connected, security breach …
Presidential Wisdom That Rings True for IT Leaders
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Feb 21, 2019 3:45:00 PM
They say history repeats itself, so in honor of President’s Day this month, we’ve collected a few tidbits of wit and wisdom from our founding fathers and applied it to navigating the challenging world of small business IT. "It is by a thorough knowledge of the whole subject that [peop …
Why If Your Stakeholders Ain’t Happy, Ain’t Nobody Happy.
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Feb 8, 2019 2:11:56 PM
Ever heard the saying “If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy?” Well, the same can be said about the stakeholders in your next technology change—if your stakeholders ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. No matter how many hours an organization plans for their next big update, whether it …
The Coordinated Difference - We Eliminate the Fear and Frustration of Buying Copiers and Managed IT Services
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 23, 2019 1:00:00 PM
For the previous 18 months, we’ve focused on providing you accurate, actionable information about how to get the most out of your copiers and printers, managed IT (especially focused on security issues), and document management. Why did we devote our time and resources to this? We bel …
Who Are the Best Managed IT and Managed Network Services Companies in Minneapolis/St. Paul?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Jan 16, 2019 9:15:00 AM
Every business -- including us -- relies on a reliable, stable network to work internally and to communicate with customers (email, online chat, voice over IP, etc.). When your network and IT infrastructure isn’t working at peak efficiency, neither is your office or business. Keeping …
The Top 5 Most Popular Posts of 2018 -- Security, Toner Pirates, and Billing for Color
by Kirk Studebaker // President on Jan 8, 2019 10:28:14 AM
I hope your 2019 is off to a fantastic start. Before completely diving into the new year, here’s a look back at some essential knowledge from 2018 that’s still relevant. It’s time for you to get up-to-speed on the best tips for buying and securing your copiers, understand 3-tier color …
4 Things About Ransomware Every Small Business Should Know
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 19, 2018 7:30:00 AM
The most important thing to know about ransomware is that it’s not going away. Criminals will continue to use ransomware to extort money from anyone they can -- business or individual. Every article or piece of research about cybersecurity issues in 2019 named ransomware as one of the …
The 6 Extraordinary Benefits Managed Network Services Provides Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Dec 12, 2018 9:15:44 AM
The benefits of ANY type of outsourcing remains simple -- someone else can perform a task better than you can do it yourself (and usually for less money). This is especially true of managed network services. As office networks have become a commodity, they still require time-consuming …