You can tell a lot about a company by the way it spends its money. Historically, businesses do not consider increasing IT budgets. In fact, IT, more than any other area within an organization, has been forced to do far more with far less. But a shift in priorities and investment is emerging. With more of the spotlight on information technology, IT budgeting becomes more important than ever. Outside of salaries and general personnel costs, your budget needs to account for several areas of … [Read more...] about IT Budgeting for the New Year
Theo Soumilas
Windows 7 End of Life: Do You Upgrade or Replace Your Computer?
Microsoft has publicly announced Jan. 14, 2020, as the end date for extended support, also known as End of Life (EOL), for the Windows 7 operating system. As of this date, Microsoft will no longer produce any patches or updates to address known or otherwise newly discovered issues for the Windows 7 platform. This potentially exposes users of devices with the Windows 7 operating system to vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited by threat actors – exploits, bugs, viruses and … [Read more...] about Windows 7 End of Life: Do You Upgrade or Replace Your Computer?
Ransomware is Risky Business
Businesses large and small are under threat from increasingly aggressive and brutal ransomware attacks. Loss of access to critical files, followed by a demand for payment, can cause massive disruption to an organization’s productivity. Hacking is becoming easier while attackers are becoming more sophisticated in their approach. Exploit kits can be purchased for only a couple of hundred dollars on the internet. These kits make it simple for less tech-savvy criminals to initiate, complete and … [Read more...] about Ransomware is Risky Business
Understanding the Benefits of Managed IT Services
If there is one certainty in IT, it’s that things are uncertain. Computers crash, software doesn’t work as it should, and problems occur. And when they do, the way that you respond can be the difference between a minor hiccup and a full-blown business interruption. That is where Managed IT Services offered by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) comes in. In short, managed services is a term that refers to the practice of outsourcing your company’s IT. What does this mean for the small … [Read more...] about Understanding the Benefits of Managed IT Services