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Category Archives: Read All About IT
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Cyber security is on the tip of everyone’s tongues. From every day security measures to larger patching and monitoring, cyber security is a top business concern. Cyber security is an IT buzzword. There’s a lot of ambiguity about what cyber security entails and what is the right solution is for your business. Many IT companies […]
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Oct
Oct
How much should IT support cost? It seems like a straightforward question, but the answer can get murky depending on who you’re talking to. Many employers and business owners look at IT support costs as a begrudgingly necessary expense — IT can be the bane of your existence when it’s not properly managed. But with […]
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Sep
Sep
Managing identities is crucial in today’s volatile information security environment. And two-factor authentication has become an industry standard for secure logins. However, to take advantage of this security feature, you must know understand what it is and how to set up two-factor authentication correctly. The Importance of Authentication Security breaches happen every day. For […]
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Jun
Jun
The Nathans Episode 4: IT Life Hacks Part 1 By: Nathan Frey, feat. Nathan Shannon & Helixstorm Team Here at Helixstorm we have a pretty awesome moral. Part of our culture involves sharing knowledge so we can perform our jobs better. In the spirit of sharing our culture with you, I thought I’d […]
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May
May
By: Nathan Frey | Featuring: Nathan Shannon Yes, every company is a Technology Company. But how you ask? Rather than spout cliché theories, the best way to answer that question is to provide you with real world examples. Think about FedEx. They are not known as a “Tech” company but think about all the technology they […]
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Mar
Mar
By: Nathan Frey | Featuring: Nathan Shannon One of the most common questions we get in life is “what do you do for a living”. If you were to say “Doctor” or “Lawyer” no real extra information is required for someone to really appreciate what you do. In the IT field, this question garners mixed responses. […]
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Feb
Feb
By: Nathan Frey, Helixstorm Service Technician Featuring: Nathan Shannon, Service Technician I recently worked on an issue for a client; their employees couldn’t access a set of shared folders they use for accounting. As I began looking into the issue one of the employees—a friendly lady whom I have regularly spoken with– contacted me to get […]