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Remote work isn’t going anywhere, and with more people logging in from home, secure network access has become a major priority for businesses. To set up a VPN for remote employees, choose the right VPN solution for your business (remote access, cloud-based, or SD-WAN), deploy a secure VPN server, configure strong authentication (like multi-factor authentication),…
Small businesses deal with constant cybersecurity threats, so network protection really isn’t optional anymore. Most small businesses need both a firewall and a VPN to protect against cybersecurity threats. A firewall filters incoming and outgoing network traffic, blocking unauthorized access to your business systems. A VPN (virtual private network) encrypts your company’s data as it…
The countdown is on: Windows 10 will reach its end of life on October 14, 2025. For businesses relying on this operating system, it’s critical to understand what this transition means and how to prepare. In this article, we’ll explain why the end of support for Windows 10 matters, the risks of sticking with outdated…
Disasters—whether natural or man-made—can strike without warning. For businesses, the impact of system downtime or data loss is immediate and costly. The only way to ensure your business can recover quickly is by regularly testing your IT disaster recovery plan. Testing identifies weaknesses before they become critical, ensuring your systems and processes are ready to…
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the efficiency and reliability of IT support are critical to the success of any organization. Yet, many businesses underestimate the significant impact that poor IT support can have on their operations. This blog post will explore the business outcomes of inadequate IT support, backed by calculations on time spent by…
Believe it or not, this article is not written by Artificial Intelligence (AI), there is currently an explosion of content being generated by Large Language Models (LLMs) with ChatGPT being one of the most popular being trained on vasts amount of data in an attempt to return expert data in any domain. I personally have…
The low barrier to entry required to provide IT services to small businesses means there are a ton of providers in the market. What are some common pitfalls that businesses suffer through when they work with an under performing IT service provider? What does good look like? Why are the providers under performing? Typical IT…
This post was developed in conjunction with Mike Buresh Chief Meteorologist with Action News Jax. Here we are. It’s hurricane season. It’s that time of year when you see all the news about hurricane parties, filling ice chests, generator mishaps and long lines at the gas station. This article isn’t about when to evacuate; it…
Many SMBs that start with a single in-house IT professional or small IT team that is only available at certain times eventually outgrow the capacity of limited IT service. Increasing your coverage to having at least one IT support professional available 24/7 can have exponential results. If you are among the approximately 76 percent of business owners who do…
Protecting your company from cyberattacks is becoming more important and difficult every year. Hackers are constantly creating more sophisticated methods for manipulating their targets into giving them what they want. Even large corporations with a solid grasp of cybersecurity frequently fall victim to these attacks. And MGM is among the approximately 73 percent of businesses worldwide that experienced ransomware in…