Managed Services

Privacy at Work

Posted on Feb 27, 2019

Privacy at Work

Employees, did you know you have surrendered your right to privacy when you’re using your employer’s network? Read on for our advice.
Employers, discover an easy way to protect your company from inappropriate (and potentially incriminating) network use and to keep employees productive.

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Free Cybersecurity Advice that Could Save Your Company

Posted on Feb 19, 2019

Free Cybersecurity Advice that Could Save Your Company

The FDIC recently advised banks and financial service institutions how to respond to the growing sophistication and number of cyber attacks. Whatever industry you’re in, all companies should benefit from the government’s free advice regarding cybersecurity.

The cybersecurity principles for banks apply to you too. Most small or medium-sized businesses don’t take the initiative to implement cybersecurity policies. However, these businesses are still targets—especially because they have shorter sales cycles than banks. Here are ways to protect your company and minimize business risk.

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Who is Watching the Watchers?

Posted on Jan 18, 2019

Who is Watching the Watchers?

You hire a managed network services firm to watch your network and protect your business. But who is watching the watchers? To protect your business, here are questions you should ask of your IT service provider.

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Which Group is Protecting Your Company?

Posted on Oct 16, 2018

Which Group is Protecting Your Company?

Hiring a managed network service provider is like hiring an army, a military unit that protects your business from cyber attacks. But not all managed network service providers are alike. This article covers what to look for when you hire a team to manage your technology.

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Managed Services as Insurance

Posted on Jan 23, 2015

Managed Services as Insurance

Consider the cost of hiring an employee vs. the cost of managed services. The decision to outsource a professional service is similar to one you already make—getting insurance. When it comes to IT, the nature of the field is that sometimes there’s a lot of work, and sometimes there isn’t. How can you find the best-fit provider for your company?

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3 Problems With the Whole MSP Idea and How to Avoid Them

Posted on Apr 9, 2014

MSP’s (Managed Service Providers) have exploded in number and variety in the last decade. There have been many variants, and they all claim some unique twist. They wish you to believe and trust that they are “the special one”. Upon careful evaluation many share critical similarities. Keep these principles in mind.

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