If you’re a business owner in Houston or anywhere else, beyond the normal end-of-the-year things on your mind, you’re most likely already looking ahead to your 2020 taxes. Because there are only a few more weeks left in 2020, it’s important to consider any purchase you may want to make that can be used for […]
Office networks have been coming under increased strain over the last few years as more activities fight to be first in line for bandwidth, causing all sorts of issues with the internet quality around the office. About 15 years ago, computers and servers were the main devices connecting to wireless business networks, and it was […]
It’s not always easy to come up with new ways to promote cybersecurity among your employees. So, when an opportunity like National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) comes around it gives you a great opportunity to revisit the topic. IT security should be an ongoing priority for any Houston business because just one successful phishing attack or account […]
Companies were already largely moving their data and processes to the cloud even before the pandemic hit, and the crisis accelerated that process. Businesses realized the need to have data stored safely in a place their team could access from any location and any device through the use of third-part cloud platforms. A problem that […]
Ransomware is one of the most damaging types of malware for a business. It can bring operations to a standstill by encrypting all of a company’s files and making them unusable. The criminal then requests a ransom to provide a decryption key to return access to the files so a company can operate as usual […]
One of the social media apps that’s been in the spotlight thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic is TikTok. The app’s popularity grew dramatically as people stuck at home looked for new ways to connect and entertain themselves. The app allows users to make short videos, add music and effects right in the app, and share […]
One mistake that we see clients make is the use of “Average Joe IT guy” to handle their small business technology needs instead of a professional IT support service. Average Joe may seem fine at first, when you just need a new email address set up or have a simple IT need. But as soon […]
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 […]
