Category Archives: Read All About IT

How to Conduct an Efficient Zoom Meeting: 8 Best Practices

As remote workers have become more commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, so have Zoom meetings. While the quality of remote meetings has come a long way, companies still struggle to keep attendees engaged and utilize the technology properly. If you’re responsible for leading Zoom meetings, you may be apprehensive about configuring meeting settings and making […]

How to Create a Mobile Device Management Policy: 9 Best Practices

Mobile device management (MDM) policies are instrumental in preventing mobile device security threats and data breaches. Whether devices are personally or company-owned, MDM policies help employees understand mobile security risks and what they can do to mitigate them.  Let’s discuss the importance of having a mobile device management policy and best practices for keeping mobile […]

Everything You Need to Know About PCI DSS Requirements

If your company processes credit cards, you’ve probably heard of the PCI DSS.  The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, or PCI DSS, establishes security requirements for organizations that handle branded payment or credit card transactions. Any business that engages in payment card transactions with consumers must be PCI DSS compliant or risk facing steep […]

12 Signs You Should Hire a Managed Services Provider

Outsourcing your IT services is a great way to close the IT skills gap that many businesses struggle with.  Managed services providers have become the preferred IT model for businesses of all sizes. They provide advanced support, security and proactive maintenance that most companies can’t afford to hire in-house.  In this blog, we’ll cover 12 […]

Legacy System Alert: 8 Signs It’s Time to Modernize

Legacy systems can be a double-edged sword for your business. While they may have served you well, maintaining outdated technology can limit your growth, expose you to security risks, and hinder your ability to keep up with the competition. That’s why it’s crucial to understand the importance of modernizing your legacy systems and recognize the […]

Lessons to Learn from Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020

Every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month teaches Americans how to stay safer online. This government-sponsored initiative sheds light on security risks and best practices that can help businesses, educational institutions and consumers adopt more secure digital practices.  In this article, we’ll break down everything you should know about this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, including 2020’s […]

What Is VDI? Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Explained

As more organizations explore the need for long-term remote work solutions, virtual desktop infrastructure, or VDI, has emerged as a secure and cost-effective strategy. What is VDI technology? How does it work, and what are its benefits over physical IT infrastructure? Today we’ll dive in and learn more about the basics of virtual desktop infrastructure.  […]

10 Productivity Tips to Help You Master Microsoft Office 365

When people can get more done in less time, they have the breathing space to tackle projects with creativity and innovation. Unfortunately, employees are often so swamped with work that they only have time to learn the basics of a robust software platform like Microsoft Office 365.   Millions of people and businesses use Office 365, […]

12 Best Remote IT Support Tools in the Work-From-Home Era

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of people to work from home. Thousands of businesses have shifted their operations online – many of them permanently.  As a result, many companies’ VPNs (virtual private networks) are overloaded and outdated, causing lags that negatively affect productivity. And companies are quickly realizing that providing IT support to remote […]

Why You Need to Implement Password Policy Best Practices

Strong passwords are the first line of defense in protecting your business data and customer information. But many companies have weak or non-existent password policies, putting them at a heightened risk for data hacking. Cyber attacks are becoming more common every day. The number of significant breaches at US businesses, government agencies and other organizations […]