Small business has changed dramatically within the last decade. No change has been more profound than our dependency on information technology (I.T.) systems to support critical day-to-day business functions. In today’s increasingly competitive high-tech environment, it is critical that all business operations run smoothly and efficiently. Business momentum, employee productivity, and customer service all depend on an I.T. infrastructure that …
5 Things SMBs Can Do Right Now To Preserve Their Network and Systems
A successful small to medium business (SMB’s) must align its technology and business initiatives. Constant employee productivity must be maintained to meet the needs and expectations of customers. To successfully do this, an honest assessment of risk is necessary. Regrettably, many SMB owners or management teams remain in state of denial that mismanaged technology has any serious consequences on their …
Beware of your employees!
If someone asked you what was the biggest threat to your business from the IT perspective, what would come to your mind first? Data loss, natural disasters, server crashes, hacking, etc., right? Wrong! Studies show that one of the biggest reasons businesses end up becoming a victim of cybercrime is their own employees. This blog dives into how it works …
Ransomware Attacks: Your Business or Your Data
This cyberattack scheme hasn’t garnered nearly as much attention as the usual “break-in-and-steal-data-to-sell-on-the-Internet” type, but it can be even more debilitating. Ransomware attacks started appearing in the last few years and its practitioners are so polished that in a few cases they even have mini-call centers to handle your payments and questions. So what are ransomware attacks? The business model …