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Why Your Business Needs the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule

Why Your Business Needs the 3-2-1 Data Backup Rule

Individuals are increasingly understanding the value of their data, and that is a good thing. Unfortunately, a lot of small and medium-sized businesses are operating today without any type of data backup protecting their data, and that is bad. Implementing the 3-2-1...

Considering the Current State of Phishing

Considering the Current State of Phishing

We will never pass up the opportunity to draw attention to the importance of cybersecurity awareness, as it is a crucial element for any business to consider. One serious issue that has caused significant stress amongst businesses is phishing. Let’s consider some...

Maximizing Your Small Business IT Budget

Maximizing Your Small Business IT Budget

Most modern businesses are using information systems to accelerate their profitability. In fact, small and medium-sized businesses IT budgets were projected to exceed $650 billion in 2021. The question becomes, are they spending on the right technologies? Cloud...

Our (48 Hour) Response to the Microsoft Exchange Server Flaw

Our (48 Hour) Response to the Microsoft Exchange Server Flaw

Earlier last week, Microsoft released news of a critical Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability that impacted thousands of users. By the time they had discovered this issue, hackers had already begun to take advantage. Why Email Server Vulnerabilities Are a Prime...

Choosing the Right Software Is Essential for Today’s Businesses

Choosing the Right Software Is Essential for Today’s Businesses

Most businesses rely on specific software, and a lot of it. It’s used to manage, protect, and facilitate your business. Today’s software is more flexible than ever before, and while control over your business’ IT systems is always better, the ability for a business to...

What’s Happening with COVID-19 Scams

What’s Happening with COVID-19 Scams

During the COVID-19 pandemic there have been quite a few different types of scams. At first, most of the scams centered around economic relief money that was doled out to people to help prop up the fledgling economy. More recently however, scammers have focused on...