CryptoLocker: What It Is and How To Mitigate It
At Aldridge, CryptoLocker is no stranger. Our team of technical professionals have helped hundreds of companies fight for the security of their data. Yes, there are technical measures that have been
CPA Firm Technology Trends: What Tech is Best for Your Business?
Here at Aldridge, we've worked with a variety of CPA firms to help them find the right technology solutions to fit their business. Often, these companies are eager to adopt
4 Law Firm Technology Trends to Follow in 2017
Law firms often come to us looking for advice about which technology trends will drive their firm in the coming year. However, compromising security to embrace the latest technology innovation is
How to Compare Managed IT Services and In-House IT
If your business is looking to improve its IT functions, it can be difficult to know which IT solution will best fit your company's culture and processes. Two common solutions
Pros and Cons of IT Outsourcing: Is it Right for Your Business?
Growing businesses are often challenged with questions such as, “Should I switch from in-house to an outsourced IT provider? Is this the right decision for us? What are the pros
IT Outsourcing: What It Is and How It Works
Every year, we talk to hundreds of companies and we often get asked to answer, "What is IT outsourcing? What exactly does it mean to outsource one's IT services?" If
The Cost of IT Outsourcing: How to Budget and Tell if You’re Paying Too Much
Comparing prices is the first thing on a business's agenda when selecting an outsourced service. However, when it comes to the cost of IT outsourcing, there are a number of
Common Concerns: Protecting Data in the Cloud
Protecting data in the cloud is one of primary concerns of companies looking to adopt the technology. Companies are often intrigued by the benefits the solution provides, but are reluctant
Cloud Security Solutions for Data Protection
The Internet of things (IoT), development of mobile device capabilities, and shift in employee working habits are changing the way businesses store and share information. A primary contributor to this
SaaS Defined: What is Software as a Service and How Can it Help Your Business?
What is SaaS? The IT industry is evolving and a primary part of this evolution is the increasing emphasis on software as a service (SaaS) offerings. According to Gartner, the
Application of the Month: HubDoc
HubDoc is a software as a service (SaaS) tool that eliminates the headache of managing recurring bills and monthly statements. Essentially, HubDoc allows businesses to avoid wasting time entering data
Football Players Are Wearing More Than Just Uniforms
The 2016 NFL season will begin on Thursday, September 8th and kick-off will be accompanied by more than just screaming fans and cold beer. As wearable technologies progress, the devices
The Hybrid Cloud Trend
The rise of the cloud has spurred a drastic change in the way companies do business. Cloud computing has made significant strides since its launch in the late 1960s, but
IoT in the Classroom: How Traditional Education is Changing
Today's school settings differ significantly from the traditional pen and paper environments of the past. Now, you can walk into a kindergarten classroom and find many students who have their
Teaching Digital Natives: How Technology is Changing the Classroom
Today’s youth are often referred to as digital natives because of their familiarity with modern technology at such a young age. Look around almost any public place and you will
Why Work at Aldridge?
Each business has its own unique team and culture. At Aldridge, that culture is one of open communication and growth. The dedication of the staff to their personal goals and
Shadow IT: How to Develop a Shadow IT Solution (Pt. 3)
The second article of this series, “Shadow IT: Why it’s a problem,” explained why shadow IT is an issue for the modern day business and why it must be addressed via
Shadow IT: Why It’s a Problem (Pt. 2)
The first part of this series, "Shadow IT: What it is," reviewed what constitutes shadow IT and why it's used in the workplace. As described in the preceding article, shadow
Shadow IT: Workplace Trends Explained (Pt. 1)
In recent years, shadow IT trends have emerged as a common issue as businesses attempt to embrace technology innovations while maintaining network security. Shadow IT is any hardware or software
Future Impacts of Cybersecurity Threats on Businesses
In 2014, 71% of organizations reported to have been affected by a cyber security attack. Phishing and malware scams have proven to be two of the top threats impelling businesses to
The Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) are often confused by businesses as being the same. However, it's important companies understand the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity to
Aldridge Helps Feed Dallas Youth at Hunger Busters Event
ldridge President, Bryan Gregory, participated in a Hunger Busters event hosted by Entrepreneurs for North Texas (EFNT), a program that helps its member companies to engage in philanthropy activities to
“Who: The A Method for Hiring” Book Review
Geoff Smart and Randy Street are the authors of “Who: The A Method for Hiring,” a book that has paved the way for businesses to develop thorough and effective processes