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Microsoft Launches Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds For Testing

By Sam Harding / September 25, 2021
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In August 2021, Microsoft announced that it would release Windows 11 later in the year. The free upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11 will be available to all eligible Windows 10 PCs and new machines that come pre-loaded with the OS. According to Microsoft, the new OS brings a unique Windows experience and delivers what users love. The new…

The Top IT Companies in Jacksonville, FL (2026 Update)

By Sam Harding / August 24, 2021
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Looking for the top IT companies in Jacksonville, FL in 2026? This page is our longer local directory — first published in 2021 and updated in August 2026. It covers a wide mix of Jacksonville IT providers, from fully managed MSPs to project and staffing shops. Jacksonville business? Ready for proactive local support? Explore managed…

7 Reasons Why You Should Outsource Office 365 Administration & Support

By Sam Harding / July 15, 2021
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Migrating to Office 365 is probably an easy choice for you. After all, the application provides efficient infrastructure management, enhanced mobile access to information, and cost reduction. It is also tested and proven, with over 200 million commercial entities.  Jacksonville business? See Microsoft 365 support in Jacksonville, FL, cloud services in Jacksonville, and managed IT services…

How To Get IT Support In Jacksonville FL

By Sam Harding / June 20, 2021
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You started and grew your company from a startup to a sizeable business. You led a double life for years, finding new customers, managing payroll, managing the business operations, but also playing the role of the IT manager! As time went by, you saw the business’ needs transition from basic IT to entirely reliant on…

Disaster Recovery Threats for Jacksonville Businesses

By Sam Harding / April 19, 2021
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As an organization grows past a handful of founders and starts to increase it’s annual revenues, it starts to become a valuable revenue stream worth protecting and a support system for all the people it employs. You can’t just ignore obvious risks anymore. Jacksonville business? Ready for proactive local support? Explore managed IT services in…

Sharing Patient Records Between Field Locations Without Compromising Security

By Sam Harding / March 15, 2021
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Maintaining HIPAA compliance is among the most important considerations of a medical business. Whether you are a hospital, clinic, or a secondary business that serves the health industry, we know that patient records security is a top priority. Patient data must be protected in compliance with HIPAA regulations. For a small medical operation with a…

WFH Security Risks of a Medical Business

By Sam Harding / February 9, 2021
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Before the coronavirus pandemic, working from home (WFH) was considered an unusual but popular employment perk. In the aftermath of the pandemic, working from home has become the norm for anyone whose job can be done from a computer. While the medical industry hasn’t experienced nearly as much disruption as other industries, the pandemic has…

Healthcare Unscheduled Downtime and Outages Cost

By Sam Harding / January 25, 2021
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For the past thirty or so years, many industries, especially in healthcare, have undergone a digital transformation. Today’s typical healthcare facility runs on a variety of hardware, software, complex networks, and cloud-based systems that are all required to work seamlessly in sync for its day-to-day operations. Jacksonville business? Ready for proactive local support? Explore managed…

Software Upgrade Compliance Should Be Your Top IT Priority

By Sam Harding / December 9, 2020
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In order to do business in today’s economy, companies must meet regulatory upgrade compliance. You need PCI DSSS compliance to handle payments. You need GDPR compliance to have European customers. In the medical field, HIPAA is the leading regulatory order. Every aspect of your business must uphold or fall into compliance, especially your software. Today,…

6 Techniques to Reduce the Risk of Human Error in Network and Computer Security

By Sam Harding / November 16, 2020
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Maintaining network security and computer security in today’s cyber environment is a big task. Even individuals without a company to worry about must constantly remain on their toes. In the business world, every company that handles data (aka everyone) is a target for today’s hackers. From a handful of credit-card numbers to reams of private…