5 Disaster Recovery Plan Steps to Protect Your Business
Approximately 40 to 60% of small businesses never reopen following a disaster resulting from unexpected events like hurricanes and floods. By following our below Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan steps, you don’t have to be one
Testimonial from Rainier Scholars
"Rainier Scholars continues to work with Aldridge because it's a partnership," Associate Executive Director Monica Parker said. "We know that Aldridge will be responsive to our needs."
Client Spotlight: Rainier Scholars
We recently spent time talking with client Rainier Scholars, an education non-profit that provides opportunities to low-income students of color in the greater Seattle area.
8 Steps to a More Secure Business
Use the eight steps outlined here to help your company start taking a multi-layered approach to securing its data.
All About Business Reviews [Video]
If you've outsourced your IT in the past, you may be familiar with business reviews that cover little more than ticket stats. See how Aldridge does things differently.
Security Risk Alert: Windows 7 & Windows Server 2008 R2 Nearing End-of-Life
Continued use of end-of-life technology can expose your business to several risks—such as extended downtime, cybersecurity holes and a lack of product support—which may cause trouble for your company...
5 Reasons Having Someone in the CIO Role is Necessary for a Successful IT Solution
Having a CIO role at the leadership table is key to building a successful IT solution, if the Chief Information Officer exhibits these specific qualities...
What is a CIO? [Video]
You've probably heard the title "chief information officer," or CIO, but do you know what role they play in your business?
Application of the Month: Bill.com
Bill.com is a SaaS cash flow management and online payment app that allows businesses to receive, enter, approve and pay bills all in one place. This affordable tool can be a great addition to any small or mid-sized company’s financial operations.
Microsoft Teams – Part 3: Meetings
Start meetings on the fly or quickly schedule them for a later date with Microsoft Teams. Teams' meeting options are robust and allow you to share your screen, record or send files with ease.
Difference Between Backup, Disaster Recovery, & Business Continuity [Video]
Backup, disaster recovery and business continuity are all parts of the same whole, but do you know the difference between them?
Application of the Month: Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner is a task management tool that allows work groups or departments to organize and assign tasks, track task progress and collaborate in one platform.
Microsoft Teams – Part 2: Chats and Teams
Use Microsoft Teams to chat with coworkers and people outside of your organization. Schedule private one-on-one conversations or group discussions with just a few clicks.
Security Basics for Small Businesses [Video]
Security is a big topic. Watch to learn more about what it means and see what steps you can take to keep your company safe.
Application of the Month: Calendly
Calendly is a web-based automated scheduling software that simplifies the process of scheduling meetings with people outside of your organization by allowing invitees to choose the meeting time that works best for them, eliminating back-and-forth email exchanges.
Microsoft Teams – Part 1: Overview
Microsoft Teams is replacing Skype for Business. Learn how Teams can help your business collaborate more efficiently.
What is Email Encryption?
Email is the No. 1 business communication tool. However, it's one of the internet's least secure tools. So, what can you do to mitigate this risk? The answer is simple: encrypt your emails.
Information Technology Trends to Watch in 2019 [Video]
In this episode of Tech Talk, we're talking about the future. 2019 is finally here and there's a lot of changes for cloud and infrastructure coming down the pipeline...
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 8: Sync Files for Offline Use
Sync all of the files and folders from your favorite SharePoint location to your desktop using OneDrive so you can work any time, even when you're offline.
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 7: Using Office Apps
You've used SharePoint with online Office apps, but did you know you can access documents stored in SharePoint from the local applications on your desktop?
SharePoint in 30 Minutes – Part 6: Web and Desktop Apps
Video Transcription Let's talk about all of the apps that are available that work with SharePoint Online. To access the online versions of these applications while you're in SharePoint,
What Are the Differences Between IT Outsourcing Providers?
To compare MSPs, you need to consider more than just cost. All outsourced IT providers, and their service offerings, are not created equal. The provider’s remote and on-site support capabilities, depth of technical expertise...
We Are Aldridge: Taylor Blocker
Senior Support Technician Taylor Blocker was once an art conservator. Hear his story and watch him paint a portrait of ...