As a Tampa MSP, we get an inside look into the tools organizations are using for productivity and communication. When onboarding new clients for personalized IT solutions, we often find them using many disparate, disconnected systems. For example, an organization may use Slack for communications, Dropbox for file storage and Zoom for video-conferencing. While these…
IT Support for Contractors: Three Biggest Challenges Operating efficiently in the construction industry requires an extensive and regular exchange of data and information between project managers, contractors, office staff, suppliers and customers. However, given the complexities of the industry, obtaining the right technology and IT support for contractors and builders can be easier said than…
Tampa’s Business Email Compromise (BEC) Problem Did you know that Tampa ranks second in the nation for business email compromise schemes, or BECs? According to the FBI, BECs are the largest form of internet fraud in the country and cost Americans more than $9 billion from 2016 to 2021 alone. These cybercrimes differ from ransomware…
Why Businesses Need AUPs According to research from Ladders, a U.S.-based company providing career news, advice and tools, 25% of all professional jobs in North America will be remote by the end of 2022. With many businesses allowing employees to work remotely either part time or full time, it’s important to have appropriate IT policies…
SentinelOne One Layer of IT Protection Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is a cybersecurity solution that consolidates data across all endpoints. This provides a full picture of potential cybersecurity threats. As we discussed in a previous blog, EDR solutions can identify ransomware, unknown malware threats and malicious activity. These solutions differ from traditional anti-virus and…
Anyone who has started or owned a business knows they need IT to function. Sometimes, the founder manages this area on their own, especially in the early days of a business. But, there usually comes a time, especially for growing businesses, when it makes sense to consider working with an IT services company.
Why Start-Ups Need Professional IT Solutions It’s not uncommon for start-up businesses to try to keep costs as low as possible, especially in the early days. To accomplish this, entrepreneurs often take a do-it-yourself approach to certain business functions. While this may work for some aspects of the business, IT is not an area where…
This article explains how your IT infrastructure purchases can increase your company’s value. Our goal is to help you make sure your IT expenditures are an investment in your company that leadership teams value and understand.
According to Verizon’s 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report, there were 3,950 confirmed data breaches in 2020 alone.
This month marks the beginning of hurricane season. This is a critical milestone for all Florida businesses, which should be preparing for potential storms and the devastation they can cause.
