SharePoint vs. OneDrive: What’s the Difference? [Video]
SharePoint and OneDrive have some common features that may make it difficult for businesses to determine which service is right for them. However, while the services are similar in many ways, they are not the same...
New Malware Targets Popular Web Browsers
Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox users beware—your personal data could be at risk...
IT Outsourcing vs. In-House IT [Infographic]
When weighing the pros and cons of in-house and outsourced IT, don't just look at things from a high level. Take time to consider the expense of recruiting, training and maintaining an internal team...
What is the Value of an IT Audit? [Video]
IT audits can highlight risks within a company’s environment as well as inform an 18 to 24-month plan for future technology investment. But who should get an audit?
What is Phishing? [Video]
Phishing, the practice of sending deceptive or malicious emails to obtain sensitive information, is one of the most common schemes used by cybercriminals. But how do you differentiate a regular email from a phishing attempt?
The Role of Passwords in Cybersecurity [Infographic]
Research shows that most people don't understand the importance of unique, strong passwords—which can leave their company and personal information at risk...
Small Business Cybersecurity Checklist
Although there is no guaranteed way to prevent a cyberattack, you can strengthen your business’s cyber defenses with these ten tips...
2018’s End-of-Life Microsoft Products
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...
7 Reasons to Use SharePoint in Construction Project Management
Choosing the right project management information system (PMIS) for your construction firm can be an overwhelming task. After listening to the frustrations of our clients, we realized many of them were already paying for SharePoint, a program capable of solving their project management concerns...
How to Prepare Your IT Budget for 2018
IT expenses shouldn’t be a surprise—however, many small to medium-sized businesses often underspend or overspend on their IT investments due to a lack of strategic planning...
Aldridge to Participate in 2017 HR Southwest Conference
HR Southwest is the largest regional conference for human resource professionals. This year’s event will feature over 90 speakers as well as a marketplace with more than 200 solution and service providers...
North Texas Giving Day Raises Over $39M in 18 Hours
On September 14, the Communities Foundation of Texas held its annual North Texas Giving Day. The online giving event raised more than $39 million, benefiting 2,723 nonprofits in 16 Texas counties...
Business Continuity in Houston: 2 Ways Your Company Can Prepare During Hurricane Season
Your organization should be prepared for disaster, but you don’t have to wait for your company’s next IT audit to fine tune the plans already in place...
Equifax Hack Puts Personal Data of Millions at Risk
On Thursday, September 7, credit reporting agency Equifax announced a cybersecurity incident that has the potential to impact 143 million of its U.S. customers...
Why Your Business Needs a Third-Party IT Audit: The Benefits of an In-Depth IT Analysis
The purpose of an IT audit is to identify immediate and long-term IT risks, as well as the existing opportunities for your technology to help your organization both save and make money...
5 Cybersecurity Myths Every Business Should Debunk
Today's businesses are almost entirely dependent on data and more importantly, the security and accessibility of this data. Cybersecurity involves both the correct implementation of technology...
4 Ways Your Business Can Prepare for Hurricane Season: The Importance of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Strategies
Hurricane season doesn't end until November 30th, which means your business is still at risk for data loss, facility damages, downtime, and the many other inconveniences that accompany a natural disaster...
Construction Firms and the Cloud: How Cloud Tech Can Help You Save Time and Money in the Field
The goal of remote access technology is to create a seamless work environment for your company's users no matter where they are. Your firm’s team is likely working on-the-go and needs access to office files and resources no matter the location...
Business Continuity for Engineering Firms: Why Your Firm Should Care About More Than Data Backup
Designing business continuity for engineering firms can be difficult if the firm has an incomplete understanding of the differences between data continuity, disaster recovery, and business continuity...
Companies Are Embracing Next Gen Firewalls, Should You?
Next Generation firewalls are exactly what the name suggests: the next generation of firewalls designed to secure your network from today’s evolving cyberthreats. Traditional firewalls focus on the type of traffic that occurs. Today, most malicious traffic is disguised under the…
Dallas CPA Society Provides Value to Community with 2017 Convergence Conference
The conference offered attendees eight hours of CPE credit and the chance to learn from a variety of industry experts that specialize in areas important to CPAs. Speakers discussed topics ranging from auditing to cybersecurity...
Aldridge Completes Roll-up and Integration of Former Subsidiary Arterian
Aldridge has now integrated Arterian into its Seattle managed IT services branch, making it possible for Aldridge to bolster its presence in the city's technology services market...
WannaCry: Understanding and Preventing the Global Ransomware Attack
More than 200,000 computers in 150 different countries were infected by WannaCry, and the risk is still imminent for those without the proper technology and security protocols in place. Ransomware is malware that locks...