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What is a Virtual CIO, and How Can One Help You?

By Sam Harding / October 28, 2022
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According to Zippia, there are over 62, 342 Chief Information Officers (CIOs) presently employed in the U.S. In a time where almost all businesses, from startups to enterprises, increasingly rely on IT for success, the role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) is critical. CIOs play a critical role in bridging an organization’s business objectives and IT resources, ensuring…

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Why Your SMB Needs Next-Generation Antivirus

By Sam Harding / September 22, 2022
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When people mention malware attacks, we tend to assume that larger organizations are the primary target. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth because SMBs are equally lucrative targets. According to a recent report, 52% of SMBs suffered a cyberattack in 2021. More worryingly, 60% of SMBs are likely to close shop within six…

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Is Microsoft Defender Enough to Secure Your PC?

By Sam Harding / August 11, 2022
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If you have just acquired a new Windows PC, you are probably wondering whether you should also buy third-party antivirus software to protect against numerous threats from malware and other viruses. The good news is that both Windows 10 and Windows 11 now come with their own antivirus known as Microsoft Defender Antivirus or Windows…

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Why Outsourcing IT Makes Sense in a Recession

By Sam Harding / July 30, 2022
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know too well that we’re currently in the middle of a bear market. Investment prices, which were rather stable and holding their own at the beginning of the year have, unfortunately, reached their lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. Simply put, we’re standing at the edge of…

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How to Streamline IT Procurement With NetTech Consultants

By Sam Harding / June 20, 2022
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IT procurement is the ongoing activity of acquiring IT assets to achieve organizational objectives and improve efficiency. In Small and Midsized Businesses (SMBs) that are constantly growing, IT procurement is unavoidable, thus, a vital step. For you to gain the most out of your IT expenditure, your IT strategy and procurement should constantly match organizational…

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Business Continuity Management For Hospitals and Healthcare

By Sam Harding / May 16, 2022
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As a leading healthcare investor in Jacksonville, Florida, you need to be aware of this sector’s threats. Lately, the medical industry has seen ransomware attacks and other cyber challenges such as business email compromises, insider cyber threats, data breaches, and Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDOS). The healthcare industry should be the last sector that cybercriminals should attack,…

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Cloud Computing, On-Premise, And Hybrid Cloud: What You Need to Know

By Sam Harding / February 23, 2022
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When choosing service technology, you have three options: cloud computing, hybrid, and on-premise. However, deciding between the three options is complex and more complicated when you consider the number of vendors and providers to choose from. Understanding the three solutions helps you select the most appropriate for your business.  Cloud Computing Cloud computing is an…

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Top 6 Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for Law Firms

By Sam Harding / February 1, 2022
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Law firms are increasingly becoming lucrative targets for cybercriminals. They collect and store tons of sensitive data, including tax returns, intellectual property information, and valuable corporate data. Simply put, lawyers have access to intellectual property, trade secrets, and figurative skeletons in their clients’ closets. To an average person, the files on an attorney’s computer are essentially…

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How Manufacturers Can Benefit from Azure DevOps

By Sam Harding / January 1, 2022
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Azure DevOps is gaining popularity across different sectors, thanks to its ability to create a collaborative culture. The manufacturing sector has largely embraced this cloud-based innovation to streamline processes, improve efficiency, as well as scale production. All manufacturers need a data-centric approach, and the Azure DevOps approach seems to get it right. If you are…

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Cybercriminals Have Adapted to the Pandemic. Have You?

By Sam Harding / November 16, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new reality with it; telecommuting is at its peak, and an unprecedented amount of (mis)information is circulating on the Internet. Cybercriminals have taken advantage of this to ramp up their activities. Thus, it’s best to understand the cybercriminal landscape in the current pandemic, the most common attacks, and how to protect…