We Are Aldridge: Matt Parker
Our people are the backbone of our company and its culture. The men and women who work at Aldridge are just as diverse as their interests. Hear the story of Service Desk Lead Matt Parker, a member of Bikers Against Child Abuse...
Overwhelmed by Email? Try Focused Inbox
Focused inbox is a feature of Microsoft Outlook that separates users' important emails and places them under a special tab for quick access. This feature gives greater visibility to the messages...
Client Spotlight: North Texas Giving Day
North Texas Giving Day was founded in 2009 to build awareness and support for north Texas nonprofits. Now in it's tenth year, the organization has...
Testimonial from Antares Homes
"Prior to Aldridge, I would have to leave the office and drive out to Weatherford or wherever and take care of things," Antares Homes controller Peggy Smithley said. "With Aldridge they are able to remotely handle all of our problems..."
Client Spotlight: Antares Homes
At Aldridge, we have the privilege of working with hundreds of companies that strive to make an impact in their respective industries. We recently spent time talking to several employees at Antares Homes, a home builder in the Dallas-Fort Worth area...
Testimonial from Eutex International
"Aldridge understands that when something isn’t working or there’s a problem, it needs to get fixed," COO Nick Mair said. "They understand what we need, and I think that’s the key to why Aldridge [is] successful..."
Client Spotlight: Eutex International
At Aldridge, we have the privilege of working with hundreds of companies that strive to make an impact in their respective industries. We recently spent time talking to Nick Mair and Keith Cruthirds of Eutex International...
The Process of an IT Audit
Businesses leverage IT audits to determine the health of their current technology and develop a strategic plan for future IT investment. An audit is a comprehensive review of your company’s computer network...
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...