There was already a major move to cloud platforms even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stay-at-home orders just drove home the point of how important it is to use services that allow your business to operate from anywhere. One of the most popular cloud solutions for businesses in Houston and throughout the world is Microsoft 365. […]
The rapid adjustment to remote workers has caused many issues in its wake, from software bloat to unsecure networks. 61% of cybersecurity professionals express concern about the IT security risks associated with that unplanned adjustment to a remote workforce. One of the big adjustments for Houston businesses was the need to move to cloud solutions to keep work-from-home employees […]
In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns, many Houston area businesses have been rethinking the way they do things. The need to adjust to virtual operations run by remote working employees quickly uncovered chinks in the armor of certain business processes. Not all can be easily moved from onsite to remote execution. One example would […]
The price tag for purchasing a new computer often means that individuals and businesses struggle instead with a device that has become increasingly slow and problematic. People also tend to get very attached to their computers and don’t like the thought of changing or having to move their “computing life” over to an entirely new […]
Many business owners are looking forward to reopening after a long shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Around Houston, Texas, and the rest of the country, things are slowly opening back up bit by bit. But if you just walk into your building after six to eight+ weeks, turn on all your technology and think […]
It’s no surprise that phishing remains one of the biggest problems that companies face. Phishing attacks are responsible for a majority of data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents that happen around the world. And things have been getting worse. Here are a few recent indicators that not only does phishing remain strong, but that it’s […]
No matter what industry you work in – legal, accounting, retail, or something else – document security can quickly become an issue. How do you ensure sensitive documents aren’t accidentally emailed to the wrong person or that confidential files can’t be copied? If you’re just using folder security at the basic level in your cloud services, […]
There are a number of factors that make this new “stay at home” environment a particularly vulnerable one when it comes to cybersecurity. One of those factors is that thousands of people in the Greater Houston area and throughout the country are working from home for the first time. This is the result of companies […]
Some companies take an “If it’s not broke, don’t replace it” approach to their computers. Even though they may be past the average 5-year mark for replacement, they want to get as many years out of them as possible before having to purchase new ones. But just because a computer “technically” works, doesn’t mean it’s […]
Business continuity and disaster planning is all about being prepared in the case of unexpected work-altering events. The coronavirus pandemic is one that definitely fits that definition. Here in Houston, bars have just been closed and restaurants are now takeout/pickup only. With local governments around the country closing schools and asking people to shelter in […]
