The Real Cost of Waiting: Hurricane Preparedness for Businesses in Florida In Florida, hurricane season is not a surprise. It arrives every year from June 1 through Nov. 30. Forecasts dominate the news cycle. Leaders track storm paths. Families pack emergency supply kits. Yet, when it comes to hurricane preparedness for business, many organizations still…
Understanding the Risks of SSL VPNs In today’s fast-paced digital environment, enabling secure remote access for employees is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. For years, Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Networks (SSL VPNs) have been the go-to solution for providing employees with access to company resources from anywhere. Their popularity is largely…
IT Disaster Recovery Best Practices from an MSP After a Hurricane In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, IT disaster recovery is top of mind for Tampa Bay businesses. Within a three-week period, our business community experienced flooding, widespread power outages and physical damage to office buildings because of the storms. At Atlas,…
Hurricane Preparedness for Businesses: IT Best Practices This year, experts are predicting a “hyperactive” storm season – with researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) forecasting that we will have 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes. While it’s second-nature for Florida residents to prepare their homes for storms, hurricane preparedness for businesses should…
Streamline Your Small Business with Cloud Solutions Introduction Are you a small business owner looking for ways to streamline your operations? Have you considered cloud computing for small businesses as a potential solution? Cloud computing services for small businesses are quickly becoming a go-to for their ability to store and retrieve data securely, reduce hardware…
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…
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.
iShared Transportation is a supply chain solutions firm specializing in freight brokerage. The company has been working with Atlas Professional Services for more than two years. During that time, Atlas has served as the company’s Managed Service Provider (MSP), providing IT support for more than 125 employees and support personnel.
