Author Archives: Aaron Schneider

Steps for a Successful Office 365 Migration Plan

Switching to Office 365 is a strategic move that promises enhanced productivity and cost savings for your business. However, reaping the full benefits of this powerful cloud-based platform lies in a well-crafted Office 365 migration plan. Whether migrating your entire operation or adopting a hybrid IT solution, a meticulously executed process is essential for an […]

Sticker Shock: How Much Does Good IT Support Cost?

It’s a question that stumps every business owner — why does IT cost so much? The answer is deceivingly simple. Most business owners don’t know how much it should cost to begin with. If you’re not in the IT field, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a stable, strategic IT environment. Great IT means […]

Why Your Business Needs a Network IT Assessment

Many businesses let their IT equipment run on fumes until it quits or breaks down. Then, it’s a frantic scramble to get it back up and running again, resulting in considerable productivity losses and IT costs.    We get it. If your IT is chugging along just fine, why mess with it?  But investing in a robust IT strategy and regular, consistent maintenance […]

Making A Disaster Recovery Plan To Prevent Losses During A Disaster

Creating a disaster recovery plan is easy to put off. It’s something you should do, but not as crucial as that urgent client matter that you were supposed to finish yesterday. But all businesses need to create a disaster recovery plan to protect their business. (Just look at the devastating effects of the recent California […]

Patch Management: Hewlett Packard Enterprise and VMware Patch for Spectre and Meltdown

The Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities are putting businesses at risk worldwide — including your business. Here’s the latest update on Spectre and Meltdown, what you should do to protect your business and why patch management is so critical to cyber security today. What Are Spectre and Meltdown? Spectre and Meltdown are variations of the same […]

Mobile Device Management: Why You Need An MDM Policy

Laptops, iPhones and tablets enable employees to work from anywhere with an internet connection. They make us more productive and efficient. They’re also a huge security risk. Why Is Mobile Device Management Important? Increasing productivity is great. But accessing company information from nearly any mobile device puts your business at risk if it’s not managed […]

Break-Fix vs. Managed Services: What You Need to Know

Are you constantly dealing with computer problems? Are slow computers or an unreliable network hurting productivity? Or is your IT company taking forever to respond? We see countless businesses repeatedly run into the same issues when looking for IT support: They don’t understand who they’re hiring. There are several types of IT companies that provide […]

PCI DSS: Understanding Credit Card Compliance Requirements for Your Business

When you think data breaches, you typically think of huge brands. Target. Experian. This doesn’t happen to small businesses right? Wrong. Just because you don’t see it splashed across headlines doesn’t mean smaller businesses don’t get hacked. And it can cost your business big time. IBM research estimates that every compromised record (whether health, payment […]

Comparing Cloud Services Providers? Ask These 6 Questions

You know that moving servers, applications and workloads to the cloud can save you time, money and maintenance headaches. But to optimize costs and maintain performance levels, you need a cloud road map and the right technical expertise. That’s where a cloud services provider can help. Claim your free Network & Security Assessment today. Comparing […]

4 Must-Haves for Your IT Support Contract

After an arduous search, you’ve finally found the MSP partner you want to work with. You’re excited to upgrade your system and get some much-needed IT support. It’s time to make it official — that’s where the IT support contract comes in. IT Support Contract vs. SLO First let’s talk documents. The IT support contract […]