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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...
Trending Threat: Live off the Land (LOTL) Attacks
Cybersecurity has significantly evolved over the past decade. Five to ten years ago, the primary focus was on antivirus software and protecting against malicious software intrusions. While these measures remain crucial components of a layered security approach, the...
How Executives Should Adapt to the New Security Landscape
It’s crucial to recognize that the IT world we operate in has changed and is a new security landscape. This shift isn't exclusive to cybersecurity providers; it encompasses every business across various industries. Whether you're dealing with customers, vendors, or...
What is a Network Firewall?
What is a Network Firewall, and What Does It Do? A network firewall is a physical piece of equipment, usually located in your office’s server room, telecommunications closet, or network equipment rack. Network firewalls are active electronic appliances that act as the...
What is Data Governance?
According to the Data Management Association (DAMA) International, data governance is a “collection of practices and processes which help to ensure the formal management of data assets within an organization.” The purpose of data governance is to construct a plan and...
The Essential Guide to Working From Home
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How Manufacturers Use Office 365 to Maximize Employee Value
Digital transformation has fast-tracked the manufacturing industry, introducing process and production automation and accelerating business faster than ever before. We are seeing a change in how manufacturers use Office 365 are to navigate the unpredictability that...
3 New Office 365 Security Features You Should Know
As the rate of cybercrimes continues to increase, businesses have to keep security top of mind, and this is especially true for smaller businesses without enterprise-level security teams in place. With more than 180 million active monthly users, Microsoft is taking...
Working Remote With Microsoft Office Online
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, many businesses across the nation are encouraging their staff to work from home. If you work for one of these businesses and use Office 365, you can still access your Office applications online, even if they aren’t installed...
Why You Need a Manufacturing ERP System vs. QuickBooks
If you’re one of the many manufacturers out there still using an accounting system like QuickBooks to track your production and distribution, you may consider switching to a manufacturing ERP system. In this post we will walk through a comparison of the benefits and...
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Thanksgiving Day Cyberattack Closes Emergency Rooms in Texas Hospitals
A recent cyberattack on Ardent Health Services, initially affecting hospitals in East Texas on Thanksgiving Day, has spread to facilities in New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Ardent Health, a Tennessee-based company with over two dozen hospitals across five...
Windows 10 to Windows 11: What’s The Difference?
Windows 11 marks a significant evolution from its forerunner, Windows 10, introducing a host of key improvements across various aspects of the operating system. Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Features Source: Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Transitioning from...
Streamlining Business Success with a Well-Aligned Technology Stack
Technology is pivotal in driving success in today's dynamic and data-driven business landscape. However, amidst the vast array of technological solutions available, it's crucial to align your business’s technology stack with its strategic goals and objectives. Here’s...
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[Webinar] Microsoft Excel: Beyond the Basics
Watch the training to learn advanced Microsoft Excel techniques and best practices. You’ll get a quick overview of Excel’s advanced features and common business use cases. No matter what your experience with Excel is, you’ll leave this training with something new....
Trending Threat: Live off the Land (LOTL) Attacks
Cybersecurity has significantly evolved over the past decade. Five to ten years ago, the primary focus was on antivirus software and protecting against malicious software intrusions. While these measures remain crucial components of a layered security approach, the...
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Thanksgiving Day Cyberattack Closes Emergency Rooms in Texas Hospitals
A recent cyberattack on Ardent Health Services, initially affecting hospitals in East Texas on Thanksgiving Day, has spread to facilities in New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Ardent Health, a Tennessee-based company with over two dozen hospitals across five...
Windows 10 to Windows 11: What’s The Difference?
Windows 11 marks a significant evolution from its forerunner, Windows 10, introducing a host of key improvements across various aspects of the operating system. Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Features Source: Windows 11 vs. Windows 10 Transitioning from...
Streamlining Business Success with a Well-Aligned Technology Stack
Technology is pivotal in driving success in today's dynamic and data-driven business landscape. However, amidst the vast array of technological solutions available, it's crucial to align your business’s technology stack with its strategic goals and objectives. Here’s...