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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...
Cybersecurity Breach Catches Attention of The Department of Homeland Security
Today’s business must learn how to operate in an increasingly hostile digital landscape - it is not a matter of if, but when you will get breached. We recently investigated a cyberattack that illustrates the importance of network visibility and what happens when...
Events, Incidents, and Breaches: Understanding Cybersecurity Terminology
It's essential to grasp the nuances between security events, indicators, incidents, and breaches. Often, these terms are used interchangeably, but understanding the distinction is key. If your team throws out the word “security incident” or “breach” loosely then you...
The Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Businesses often confuse disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) as being the same. However, it's essential companies understand the difference between disaster recovery and business continuity to ensure they are well prepared if a disaster occurs....
IT Assessment Process: How an IT Outsourcing Provider Understands Your IT Environment
An established IT environment assessment process is required for an IT outsourcing provider to deliver convenient and effective services to your company. In addition, the understanding this assessment can provide will aid in building the foundation for a long-term...
Are Managed IT Services Providers Proactive?
Over the past few decades, IT outsourcing providers have developed new technologies to monitor client networks and resolve issues that cause downtime and interruptions in productivity. Although the systems for proactive monitoring exist, not all IT outsourcing...
Are Managed IT Services Worth the Money?
If your business is considering outsourcing its IT department, you’re likely encountering a few objections along the way. The decision to invest in a managed IT services provider can incite numerous questions that can slow the process and leave your business at a...
The Importance of an IT Environment Assessment
A managed service provider (MSP) should focus on aligning your technology with your business goals. To achieve this, the MSP should perform a thorough assessment of your organization's IT environment and provide a detailed analysis of your network and security...
Operational Maturity Levels and Your Business
OML is a fundamental model for measuring the maturity of managed IT services providers and the businesses they serve. Aligning the OML of your business to that of the MSP you’re considering is necessary to ensuring the provider can meet your needs…
Aldridge Acquires Arterian and PacketDrivers, Expands in Pacific Northwest
Customers gain access to a deeper bench of IT experts to satisfy growing businesses' increasingly complex IT challenges. SEATTLE, WA and HOUSTON, TX—(Marketwired - Feb 9, 2016) - Aldridge (https://aldridge.com/), a leading technology management consulting firm, and...
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Protect Yourself from Phishing (5 Red Flags to Watch for)
Cybercriminals have perfected the art of deception, creating sophisticated traps that can trap even the most cautious of users. As we navigate the internet, it's crucial to arm ourselves with the knowledge and awareness necessary to recognize phishing attempts and...
Cybersecurity Hygiene: 6 Best Practices to Work Responsibly
Just as we prioritize personal hygiene to stay healthy, adopting a proactive approach to safeguarding our digital lives is equally important. The concept of “Cybersecurity Hygiene” takes practice and knowledge to fully master, but understanding these basic...
How Agile is Your Business? (3 levels)
You need to be agile to survive in today’s business landscape. In times of uncertainty, you must be ready to react to threats and capitalize on opportunities. There is a big difference between being agile, and simply reacting based on gut feelings. There are three...
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Should an Accounting Firm Outsource their IT? Pros & Cons
As an accounting firm, your primary focus is providing financial services to your clients. However, in today's digital age, technology plays an increasingly important role in the operations of businesses of all types, including accounting firms. This raises the...
Cybersecurity Breach Catches Attention of The Department of Homeland Security
Today’s business must learn how to operate in an increasingly hostile digital landscape - it is not a matter of if, but when you will get breached. We recently investigated a cyberattack that illustrates the importance of network visibility and what happens when...
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Protect Yourself from Phishing (5 Red Flags to Watch for)
Cybercriminals have perfected the art of deception, creating sophisticated traps that can trap even the most cautious of users. As we navigate the internet, it's crucial to arm ourselves with the knowledge and awareness necessary to recognize phishing attempts and...
Cybersecurity Hygiene: 6 Best Practices to Work Responsibly
Just as we prioritize personal hygiene to stay healthy, adopting a proactive approach to safeguarding our digital lives is equally important. The concept of “Cybersecurity Hygiene” takes practice and knowledge to fully master, but understanding these basic...
How Agile is Your Business? (3 levels)
You need to be agile to survive in today’s business landscape. In times of uncertainty, you must be ready to react to threats and capitalize on opportunities. There is a big difference between being agile, and simply reacting based on gut feelings. There are three...