Ransomware has been a big topic in recent news.  Several large breaches have been publicized a great deal.  The colonial pipeline breach was considered a national security threat, affecting the gas supply for consumers and airlines. Using an exploit in Microsoft Exchange server, hackers were able to get access to sensitive information from computer manufacturer Acer and leaked financial documents and spreadsheets to the public. JBS USA, one of the largest meat suppliers in the US, suffered an infiltration that forced them to temporarily halt operations at its five largest US-based plants. 

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The case for IT outsourcing is not a difficult one to justify in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Enterprises have more technology needs than ever before and attempting to manage them all in-house often proves inefficient and expensive.

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IT proficiency is one of the biggest factors holding small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) back from growing. One may argue that smaller businesses lack the capital that bigger players have to advance their systems; but even still, many SMBs don’t focus on maintaining their IT environment as much as they should. Their primary focus is, understandably, on serving their customers. All the more reason to ensure their technical capacity can meet client demand.

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According to the Microsoft official, Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 will reach its extended end of support date this year, October 10, 2023. A huge security risk can occur when using hardware that is no longer supported. We will cover what that means and steps you can take now to prevent encountering problems in the future. Organizations currently using one or more of these servers should begin planning, budgeting, and strategizing around how they will address their server environment.

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Phishing: Don’t Take the Bait 

 

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Business owners have a lot of options to consider when deciding on the best way to store and access company files. There is a traditional file server, SharePoint, and a Cloud Based File Server are amongst some of the more popular choices. In this post we will cover some of the pros and cons of each.  

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Expertise Matters; But So Does Personality & Cultural Fit

There’s much more to hiring a managed services provider than the bottom line. In addition to the technical expertise and service level agreements, you should consider soft skills as well. After all, a good MSP is not just a provider but a partner invested in your success.

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Let an IT Voice Expert Assess Your Network Needs:

Network performance issues are many and varied. For a comprehensive look into your IT environment, schedule an assessment with an IT Voice expert. 

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