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How to Know if Your IT Provider Is Doing What They Need to Be Doing

by Dan Polk | November 25, 2024 | Business Planning, Executive, FAQ | 0 Comments

It's hard to know whether your IT team is managing everything they should be. You’re not technical, so how would you know what's happening behind the scenes? This quick "review" will help you identify whether your IT Provider is staying on top of the technology at...

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...

What data should you expect out of your IT Provider?

by Dan Polk | Jan 15, 2024 | Essentials, Switching IT Providers

By Dan Polk Here’s a little-known fact: Most IT companies are run by IT people. Oh wait, that’s a universally known fact? The problem is that most information provided by your IT Provider is not going to be very beneficial. Multiple pages of jargon and text that...

16 Questions To Ask An IT Provider

by Dan Polk | Jan 2, 2024 | Guide, Switching IT Providers

By Dan Polk Finding the right IT fit for your business is tough. It always helps to ask the correct questions, so we have compiled 16 that will help you to successfully gauge the personality and capabilities of the MSPs you are considering. Look at each and...

Embrace Remote Work with the Right Technology

by Dan Polk | Dec 5, 2023 | Essentials, Guide, Remote Work

By Dan Polk Whether you've accepted it at your business or not, remote work is only going to grow and become a necessity for businesses to offer partial or full remote. If you currently offer remote work or looking at potentially expanding this option, there are a few...

The Significance of Dark Web Monitoring in Corporate Security

by Dan Polk | Nov 27, 2023 | cybersecurity, Dark Web, Guide

By Dan Polk Safeguarding a company's digital assets remains a top priority in today's business landscape. Dark Web Monitoring emerges as a pivotal tool that significantly enhances corporate security, taking a proactive approach to detecting and mitigating potential...

The ABCs of Password Hygiene: Why It Matters

by Dan Polk | Nov 20, 2023 | cybersecurity, Essentials, Guide

By Dan Polk In the digital age, the way you manage your passwords can make a world of difference in keeping your online life secure. Password hygiene is the foundation of a strong cybersecurity posture. In this blog post, we'll explore what password hygiene is and why...

Mastering Password Storage: Protecting Your Business

by Dan Polk | Nov 13, 2023 | cybersecurity, Password, Tips and Tricks

By Dan Polk Handling passwords correctly is crucial in business cybersecurity. The way you store passwords can either protect your sensitive information or expose you to security breaches. This blog post breaks down five key aspects of password storage and explains...

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