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Best Managed IT Services – Austin, TX
In today’s increasingly digital world, businesses rely heavily on technology to operate efficiently, stay competitive, and meet customer demands. However, managing IT infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for small to medium-sized businesses that may lack...
6 Benefits of Office 365 for Construction Firms
Depending on your role in the construction industry, where and how you work can be completely different from the day-to-day of your fellow employee. Whether you are part of the office staff, or you have to transition between the office and the field frequently,...
Crafting Your Security Incident Response Plan: What Goes into an Effective SRP
Cybersecurity threats loom large, making it imperative for organizations to have a robust security response plan in place. But what exactly goes into creating an effective plan, and how can businesses ensure they are vprepared to handle security incidents? Crafting...
4 Bad Employee Security Habits
When most people think of security they think of locked doors and surveillance cameras to keep the bad guys out. However, the real danger doesn't come from the outside, it comes from within. 84% of successful cyberattacks are caused by employee negligence. That's why...
Protecting Against SIM Swapping
If you’ve logged into any cloud-based apps or software in recent memory, you’ve probably been prompted to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) using your phone number as a way to verify your identity. While this adds another layer of security to your account, it...
What Are the Differences Between IT Outsourcing Providers?
To compare MSPs, you need to consider more than just cost. All outsourced IT providers, and their service offerings, are not created equal. The provider’s remote and on-site support capabilities, depth of technical expertise…
How to Prepare Your IT Budget for 2020
From sales and marketing to legal and accounting, technology touches every part of a business. But as technology evolves and business needs change, it becomes increasingly difficult to budget for IT expenses. IT expenses shouldn’t be a surprise—however, many small to...
Does an IT Managed Service Provider’s Size Matter?
An IT provider’s size is not based solely upon the number of employees they have on staff, or the amount of clients they accommodate. The MSP’s operational maturity level (OML) is key to determining the breadth of the IT service provider’s organization, as well as their ability to suit your business…
Never Pay a Cyber Ransom
60% of organizations have experienced a ransomware attack in the last 12 months. A ransomware attack is the use of malicious software to restrict access to a computer system or data. If anyone tries to access the restricted system or data, they'll find a ransom note...
Managed IT Services: Cost vs. Value
Managed IT services costs vary depending on the IT provider’s experience and breadth of services. While some IT firms may advertise offerings at a surprisingly low rate, it’s essential your business consider the IT consultant’s ability to align the technology…
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How AI Will Change Business
Artificial Intelligence stands out as a force that is reshaping the way we work and redefining the relevance and value of certain skills. Is AI Going to Drive Change? As I’m sure you’ve already anticipated, and have already seen, yes, AI will drive change. AI...
Starting Your Business’s AI Journey
AI has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. Leveraging AI can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and boost profitability. However, embarking on an AI journey requires a thoughtful approach. Starting Your Business's AI Journey Source of Truth: The...
2024 Cyber Threat Update | Your Business Will Be Breached
The short story on cybercrime is that it is getting worse – it is not a matter of if, but when your business will get breached. The good news is that you have control over what happens to your business when you get attacked. If you take security seriously and plan for...
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Is Generative AI All Hype?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has captured everyone’s attention with its promise to revolutionize how we work and interact with technology, but is it all just hype? Is Generative AI All Hype? The Hype Cycle: Separating Fact from Fiction AI's trajectory follows an...
6 Benefits of Office 365 for Construction Firms
Depending on your role in the construction industry, where and how you work can be completely different from the day-to-day of your fellow employee. Whether you are part of the office staff, or you have to transition between the office and the field frequently,...
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How AI Will Change Business
Artificial Intelligence stands out as a force that is reshaping the way we work and redefining the relevance and value of certain skills. Is AI Going to Drive Change? As I’m sure you’ve already anticipated, and have already seen, yes, AI will drive change. AI...
Starting Your Business’s AI Journey
AI has emerged as a game-changer for businesses. Leveraging AI can enhance productivity, streamline operations, and boost profitability. However, embarking on an AI journey requires a thoughtful approach. Starting Your Business's AI Journey Source of Truth: The...
2024 Cyber Threat Update | Your Business Will Be Breached
The short story on cybercrime is that it is getting worse – it is not a matter of if, but when your business will get breached. The good news is that you have control over what happens to your business when you get attacked. If you take security seriously and plan for...