Aldridge Blog
Quick reads to improve your IT strategy
Most Recent Posts
Why Choose Aldridge for Managed IT Services and Cybersecurity?
Choosing the right partner to manage your technology and protect your business is a very important decision. You rely on your technology to deliver services to your clients, and you need to trust your client’s data is safe. At Aldridge, we’ve spent the last 40 years...
3 Top Complaints Long-Term Care Providers Have About Their IT
One of the top complaints long-term care providers have about their IT systems is poor usability. Providers need IT systems that are easy to use, intuitive, and can help streamline their workflows. Unfortunately, many IT systems in long-term care are overly complex...
Should a Long-Term Care Provider Outsource Their IT?
Technology plays a crucial role in the delivery of resident care and the management of facilities. One question that long-term care providers often ask themselves is whether they should outsource their IT services or handle them in-house. Should a Long-Term Care...
Microsoft 365 Business Standard vs Premium
Microsoft 365 has established itself as the best-in-class productivity and collaboration platform for businesses. Microsoft 365 offers 4 different subscription tiers, however there are really only 2 tiers that are suitable for professional organizations of up to 300...
Why is Cyber Insurance Getting More Expensive?
The most advanced security strategy and tools can't prevent 100% of cyber attacks. There will always be some new technical exploit or fraud angle that will slip through the defenses of even the most well-prepared business. Cyber insurance exists for times when an...
Microsoft 365 For Business: Picking The Right Plan
Microsoft 365 is Microsoft’s modern solution for business productivity, communication, collaboration, and security. There are multiple tiers of Microsoft 365 For Business, intended to suit the diverse needs of different businesses. This article will give you an...
How Do Criminals Plan and Execute Cyber Attacks?
By now, you most likely know there has been an increase in the number of cyberattacks on small and midsized businesses, but you may not know the level of sophistication many cybercriminals have when it comes to planning and executing attacks. We break down the...
Top 4 Cyberthreats Facing Businesses
With more people working from home or in hybrid situations, employees are more vulnerable than ever to cyberattacks. From using personal devices and public wifi to lack of security awareness, it’s more important than ever for you and your team to understand the...
How A Business Email Compromise Happens
If you get caught in a business email compromise, the process can start a new string of related attacks on your associates, partners, customers, and vendors. Financial fraud, relationship exploits, ransomware, and business disruption are all likely outcomes of an...
Understanding External Vulnerability Scans
Hackers continue to evolve their attack methods to take advantage of weaknesses in the external network of governments and organizations around the globe. External vulnerability scans check the surface area your network presents to the world and the larger internet....
It Security
Microsoft Loop: Unlock Seamless Collaboration
Effective collaboration is the cornerstone of success for businesses worldwide. With the increase of remote work, the need for collaboration tools has never been more pressing. Microsoft Loop, a groundbreaking platform designed to streamline collaboration, enhance...
How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for Healthcare Providers
As healthcare providers, safeguarding patient information is paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that organizations conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data....
[Panel Recording] Aligning Technology with Opportunity in the Construction Industry
https://youtu.be/cMOE45wU2vA Listen to our panel of construction experts address the following topics: Going paperless in the field – Technology's role and other factors to consider The "rush" to the cloud – common mistakes and how to approach the transition properly...
Microsoft 365
SharePoint in 30 Minutes: Overview
Video Transcription SharePoint is a part of the Office 365 suite from Microsoft that acts as a cloud-based hub for all of your company's content such as documents, spreadsheets, presentations, images and more. With SharePoint you can create, store and share...
SharePoint vs. OneDrive: What’s the Difference? [Video]
Productivity, communication, and collaboration focus on storage services offered by Microsoft's SharePoint, and OneDrive has some standard features that may make it difficult for businesses to determine which service is right for them. However, while the benefits are...
Business Continuity in Houston: 2 Ways Your Company Can Prepare During Hurricane Season
Your business may have weathered the latest storm but don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet—hurricane season is in full swing and doesn’t end until November 30. Your organization should be prepared for disaster, but you don’t have to wait for your company’s next IT...
It Consulting
The Cost of a Security Breach for Long-Term Care Providers
You know who loves sensitive resident data? Cybercriminals. Unfortunately, long-term care facilities are like their favorite store to shoplift from. Because long-term care facilities possess sensitive resident data, they are prime targets. Regulatory fines on top of...
3 Top Complaints Long-Term Care Providers Have About Their IT
One of the top complaints long-term care providers have about their IT systems is poor usability. Providers need IT systems that are easy to use, intuitive, and can help streamline their workflows. Unfortunately, many IT systems in long-term care are overly complex...
Don’t Miss Our Most Popular Articles
Microsoft Loop: Unlock Seamless Collaboration
Effective collaboration is the cornerstone of success for businesses worldwide. With the increase of remote work, the need for collaboration tools has never been more pressing. Microsoft Loop, a groundbreaking platform designed to streamline collaboration, enhance...
How to Conduct a HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA) for Healthcare Providers
As healthcare providers, safeguarding patient information is paramount. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) mandates that organizations conduct regular Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data....
![[Panel Recording] Aligning Technology with Opportunity in the Construction Industry](https://aldridge.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Aligning-Technology-with-Opportunity-in-the-Construciton-Industry.png)
[Panel Recording] Aligning Technology with Opportunity in the Construction Industry
https://youtu.be/cMOE45wU2vA Listen to our panel of construction experts address the following topics: Going paperless in the field – Technology's role and other factors to consider The "rush" to the cloud – common mistakes and how to approach the transition properly...