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Six Reasons Your Slow Computers are Costing Your Business More Than You Think

by Dan Polk | November 18, 2024 | FAQ, Guide | 0 Comments

I understand the reluctance to purchase new computers every 5 years. It can seem like a hefty expense for something that isn’t broken. However, there’s a reason that larger businesses have a strict 4-5 year replacement timeline on computers. They understand that the...

The True Cost of Old Computers in Your Office

by Dan Polk | November 4, 2024 | Essentials, Executive, Guide | 0 Comments

By Dan Polk Let’s be real: keeping the computer hardware for your entire staff up to date is a pain. It’s expensive and usually time-consuming, and even when the hardware swaps go well, there’s always a little bit of lost productivity as users wait for the new device...

Common Sense Cybersecurity

by Dan Polk | October 28, 2024 | cybersecurity, Guide | 0 Comments

It’s true: even businesses that have impressive cybersecurity practices in place get breached. However, it is SIGNIFICANTLY less likely. Most breaches come from businesses that are missing common sense cybersecurity. It's easy to blame the IT company for this. "I...

Why Multi-Factor Authentication is so important for your Microsoft 365 Account

by Dan Polk | Jun 3, 2024 | Essentials, MFA, MS 365, Tips and Tricks

Cybersecurity can seem overwhelming at times. Your IT Provider handles this so why do you have to know so much about it? Our goal is to limit the impact any one cybersecurity layer has on our clients. However, in some situations it does require buy-in from our client...

Most Common VoIP Questions

by Dan Polk | May 20, 2024 | Essentials, FAQ, Tips and Tricks, VoIP

The Most Common VoIP Questions In the modern business world, communication is vital – every moving part in your business needs to stay connected and in sync to meet the expectations of your clients. It’s no secret; technology is the driving force behind effective...

The VoIP Transition – Everything To Expect When Leaving Your Old Phone System

by Dan Polk | May 13, 2024 | Business Planning, Switching IT Providers, Tips and Tricks, VoIP

The VoIP Transition – Everything To Expect When Leaving Your Old Phone System We speak with business owners all the time regarding new phone systems. They're unhappy that their current system doesn't perform as expected, is old, doesn’t allow employees to work...

VoIP vs. Traditional Phones

by Dan Polk | May 6, 2024 | Executive, Guide, Process, Tips and Tricks, VoIP

Advantages of Hosted VoIP vs. Traditional Business Phone Service Is your business reevaluating its business phone service contract? If it’s been a while since you’ve gone through this process, you’ll find that the landscape has changed considerably in recent years....

Understanding Cybersecurity: A Beginner’s Guide

by Dan Polk | May 1, 2024 | cybersecurity, Guide, Tips and Tricks

Understanding Cybersecurity: A Beginner’s Guide In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a term we hear almost daily. But what does it really mean, especially for those of us who aren’t tech wizards? This beginner-friendly guide breaks down the basics of...

A Quick and Easy Overview of Cybersecurity Insurance For Your Business

by Dan Polk | Apr 23, 2024 | compliance, cybersecurity, Guide, Tips and Tricks

By: Dan Polk A Quick and Easy Overview of Cybersecurity Insurance For Your Business In the digital era, cyber insurance has become a critical component of business risk management. As cyber threats evolve, so do the requirements for cyber insurance coverage. This blog...

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