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During the midst of the pandemic as more organizations were rapidly moving to cloud productivity tools, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) put out an alert to warn users of rapid Microsoft 365 deployments. The issue found was that companies were migrating to the cloud platform quickly due to pandemic-related lockdown orders and were often not putting… Continue reading 5 Quick Tips to Improve Microsoft 365 Security

They say the only constant is change, and that’s never been more true than when you’re dealing with technology. Operating systems, hardware, and software continue to evolve, making it necessary to upgrade and leave behind tools and cloud solutions that you may have been using for years.  One of the long-time browsers that have been a mainstay… Continue reading What You Need to Know About Impending Loss of Support for Internet Explorer 11

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… Continue reading What Technology Purchases Can I Make for 2020 Tax Deductions?

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… Continue reading How Can QoS Improve Internet Quality

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… Continue reading Boost Employee Security with Ideas from National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

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… Continue reading Are You Backing Up Your Cloud Platforms (Microsoft 365, G Suite, etc.)?

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… Continue reading 6 Ways to Keep from Becoming a Ransomware Victim

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… Continue reading Should We Worry About TikTok Being on Company Devices?

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… Continue reading The Risks of Using “Average Joe IT Guy” vs a Managed Services Provider

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.… Continue reading Tips for Putting Your Data in the Right Place When Migrating to Microsoft 365