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managed it services for manufacturing

Making the decision to outsource can be confusing and even difficult. This is particularly true if you happen to be the owner of a small business rather than the owner of a large company with seemingly unlimited resources. Chances are, you probably know at least a little about the many advantages associated with using managed IT services for small business. (more…)

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how to avoid phishing scams

Anyone with an email account has very likely received an email that is an attempt to get your personal information, an effort to get you to buy into something fake, or an attempt to get you to click into something malicious. This type of email is called a phishing scam. Phishing scams can be as obvious as a Nigerian prince asking for money, but they can also be very deceptive. They can look like your bank (or another account that you recognize and trust) wanting you to click on a link to go reset your password. They can seem like an advertisement for a really appealing product. They can also look like a fundraiser for the latest hurricane victims. In 2019, these attempts are more sophisticated than ever. But there are still ways to find out how to avoid phishing scams in 2019. The Nigerian princes are still out there, but scammers are creating more and more convincing emails that look like they come from sources that you recognize and trust – like your bank, your favorite charity, or even your work or school. These guidelines are designed to help you reduce the risk of you and your company falling victim to the latest email phishing scams.

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BYOD and Security

The modern office has changed. It no longer requires you to have rows and rows of computer terminals lined up in small cubicles for your employees to work. In fact, most employees remain happier and do a better job when they are able to work on their own schedule. Or at the very least, with their own computer and around the office (sometimes just a change of scenery within the office can do wonders).

However, when people bring their own devices (BYOD, or bring your own device), it can leave your entire network susceptible to problems. Your employees will take these computers home and use them as their personal computers as well as their professional computers. This means they are checking emails, social media accounts, visiting ticket purchasing websites, and so on. (more…)

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office 365 productivity tips

The Office suite of programs just keeps getting better and better. However, with new tweaks and features coming out every single year it can be a bit of a challenge to stay up on it all without taking an extensive certification course on Office 365. You probably don’t have the kind of time to devote to this, After all, you’re a busy individual with a lot on your plate. To help you with this, here are some of the best Office 365 productivity tips you need to take advantage of. (more…)

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how to secure customer data

When a customer purchases goods or services from you they expect their financial data to be safeguarded from external threats. However, most do not actively consider what kind of security measures you implement in protecting their financial information. Despite this, as soon as they make any kind of transaction they provide you with their credit card information, name, and potentially their home address, telephone number, email address, and maybe even banking and routing numbers. This all depends on the method of payment you accept. Holding onto and protecting this information is a great responsibility on your part. (more…)

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