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Be Prepared for Disaster with Data Backup and Recovery Solutions

August 18th, 2023 by admin

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Data is the foundation of every corporate activity in a world that is becoming more and more digital. Almost every aspect of companies, from financial transactions to consumer interactions, human resources, and beyond, is fueled by data. What...

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Posted in: Backup

The Benefits of Business Continuity and Data Back-Up

March 2nd, 2023 by admin

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Is your business equipped for a power outage? Can it handle several hours of downtime? Are your servers backed up in the event of a virus attack? Businesses often underestimate the importance of a business continuity plan and data backup. In a perfect...

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Posted in: Data

Reasons to Use Multi-Factor Authentication

February 22nd, 2023 by admin

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Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is an extra layer of security used to ensure that only authorized individuals can access a system or application. This type of security requires users to provide more than one form of authentication,...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services

Backup & Disaster Recovery, Turn Emergencies into Planned Events

July 20th, 2020 by admin

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Businesses everywhere have learned that disaster can strike at any time, and they can last for unforeseeable lengths of time. Now more than ever companies need to plan and make contingencies for when the worst comes to pass. They need to utilize backup...

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Posted in: Backup, Solutions

5 Things Businesses Need for a Successful Long Term Remote Workforce

June 30th, 2020 by admin

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As the mandates for isolation and closure are slowly lifting, many business are finding themselves presented with a new challenge. What do they do with their newly founded remote workforces? While some choose to transition them back into the office...

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Posted in: Support, Services, Security, Solutions

What Nonprofits Should Seek in an IT Provider

May 29th, 2018 by admin

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While many of the technical needs at nonprofit and for-profit businesses overlap, there are still several key considerations for nonprofits looking for the right IT services provider. Nonprofits' motivations may be driven less by the concept of "spending...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services

5 Email Disasters: How a Service Like ATS Can Prevent Catastrophe

May 3rd, 2018 by admin

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Often, businesses don't prepare for email disasters until after one has hit. But while email may comprise just a small part of a company's day-to-day operation, an email disaster can have a staggering impact on your business. The 2016 Democratic National...

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Posted in: Security, Solutions

Training Employees in Data Security Practices: Tips and Topics

April 3rd, 2018 by admin

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While there's plenty of technology available to keep your business's data protected, the human element is still the most important piece to consider in safeguarding your company's data. Properly training employees to understand and implement data security...

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Posted in: Security

5 Commonly Overlooked Workplace IT Disasters

February 28th, 2018 by admin

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Because IT staff get so invested in making sure software, networking and security elements are working, they sometimes overlook the human, environmental and contingency planning factors that can invite workplace IT disasters. In many cases, preventative...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Solutions

Increased Demand for Cloud Workspace After Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

October 24th, 2017 by admin

Cloud Workspace

Unfortunately, hurricanes Irma and Harvey had an historic destructive impact on SMBs (Small to Mid-sized Businesses) in Florida and Texas. Many companies in these areas were either destroyed completely or severely damaged by mother nature. In the wake...

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Posted in: Press Releases

Network-Attached Storage: Data Backup and Transfer Options for Small Businesses

March 9th, 2017 by admin

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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) servers are a great asset for small businesses managing data. For the uninitiated, NAS is essentially a streamlined server designed specifically for sharing files between devices. Because of their simplified...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Knowledge

The Benefits of Backups

November 16th, 2016 by admin

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Even seasoned IT pros have made the mistake of not backing up a device—and panicked after losing countless important files because the device failed. We may know better, yes, but that doesn’t mean we’re perfect. On the flip side, we’ve all...

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Posted in: Backup, Managed IT Services

A Primer on Common, Helpful Device Adapters

November 11th, 2016 by admin

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In September 2016, Apple announced that the iPhone 7 will not feature a 3.5mm jack—meaning anyone who wants to use standard headphones (or the credit-card scanning Square Reader) will need an adapter. Only time will tell if removing the century-old...

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Posted in: Solutions, Knowledge