Who Wants to Be Dull? 3 Ways the Predictability of Managed Network Services Makes Boring a Good Thing!
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 15, 2018 1:49:38 PM
Variety might be the spice of life, but predictability – when it comes to running a business or office – prevents you from reaching for the TUMS. There are few things that can be as stomach churning unpredictable as information technology. While technology today is absolutely amazing; …
Is Your IT Team Sick and Tired of Patching and Updating Software?
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 11, 2018 2:33:54 PM
Outdated software is an open door for hackers. That's why, as annoying as it can be, it's a good idea to push that upgrade button for your phone's apps. It's even MORE important to patch and update the software and hardware you use to run your office. I don't know of many IT professio …
Security Isn't Only an IT Problem – Leadership Is a Crucial Piece of an Effective Information Security Strategy
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 5, 2018 8:48:00 AM
“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don’t do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.” – Vince Lombardi As you think about information security for your business, the quote by Lombardi has particular relevance (sorry Vikings fans, but …
Why Hackers and Cybercriminals Love Small Businesses Like You
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 4, 2018 10:15:35 AM
Being a small business has a lot of benefits, you might: Differentiate yourself from the corporate competition by offering a more personal feel. Make decisions about the direction of your company without having to get approval from a board. Have a high employee retention rate because …
Your Business Information IS Your Most Important Corporate Asset – Keep It Safe!
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on May 2, 2018 3:13:34 PM
Buying something intangible is a tricky thing to grasp, but in some cases, completely necessary without even a second thought. Take insurance for example. We insure our cars, our homes – even ourselves – without even thinking. It’s just what you are supposed to do. Even behaviors - we …
The Cybersecurity Skills Shortage And How You Can Still Protect Your SMB's Critical Data
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Apr 24, 2018 8:10:00 AM
There's one simple reason why outsourcing network security is a growing trend – there's a shortage of skilled professionals to fill cybersecurity jobs. At a time when cybercrime is on the rise, not being able to acquire and keep security experts on staff could leave your office expose …
Let Someone Else Manage Your Network So That You Can Focus on Your Business
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Apr 16, 2018 9:16:00 AM
In a nutshell, managed network services is a way to outsource the day-to-day management of your information technology needs. A managed IT provider (also labeled as managed service provider, MSP, or managed network provider) can supplement your in-house IT department or become your IT …
End Confusion With Your Managed Network Services Partner – 4 Tips to Cut Through the Chatter
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Apr 12, 2018 8:35:00 AM
Ever been in one of those conversations where each person is talking AT the other instead of WITH the other? Those “conversations” are more like games of verbal one-upmanship than a true exchange of information. In your personal life, this is annoying. When it comes to running your bu …
6 Ways Managed Network Services Makes IT Simple
by Dan Stoy, Solutions Specialist // Managed Network Services on Apr 11, 2018 8:11:00 AM
Smaller businesses often struggle to find the right mix of expertise and infrastructure to meet their network security needs. As an IT service, managed networks are almost always a cost-effective way for SMBs to achieve better security at a lower cost. Here are six ways a managed netw …