Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How MFA keeps cyberthreats at bay
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is a timely reminder for businesses to evaluate and strengthen their defenses. Cyberattacks are growing more sophisticated each year, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to be prime targets. Many of these attacks succeed not because companies lack technology, but because they rely too heavily on a single […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: The critical role of 24/7 IT monitoring and vulnerability testing
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect time to focus on protecting your business from digital threats. But here’s the reality: cybercriminals don’t follow a calendar. They operate around the clock, constantly searching for weaknesses to exploit. For small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), this means they can’t let their guard down for a single […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why physical security is still critical for hybrid work
In hybrid work environments, digital cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, encryption, and cloud security, are rightfully the focus, but one vital layer that is often overlooked is physical security. While it seems counterproductive to focus on physical defenses as most collaboration happens online, the devices, data, and networks your business depends on still exist in […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Why effective cybersecurity requires more than one security solution
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is the perfect time to evaluate and update your company’s defenses, but if you find that your business is relying on a single cybersecurity solution, your problems go beyond what a simple update can fix. Today’s cyberthreats are more sophisticated than ever, often combining multiple attack methods to exploit weaknesses across different […]
Planning your SMB IT budget for 2026: Key strategies for growth and security
As 2026 approaches, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are taking a closer look at how much they spend on technology — not just to cut costs, but also to support long-term growth. Today, an IT budget isn’t just another expense; it’s a key part of your business strategy. With cloud computing, cybersecurity, and automation […]
5 IT policies SMBs should implement ahead of the holiday rush
The holiday season is just around the corner. For many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), this means a surge of new orders, seasonal employees, and a welcome boost in revenue. But this busy period also brings digital risks. Cybercriminals know that businesses are distracted and more likely to slip up during the holidays, making it […]
How virtual servers can help you scale for holiday traffic
The holiday season brings the opportunity for more revenue, but only if you can accommodate the increased demand. With more customers shopping online and relying on digital services, your IT infrastructure needs to handle sudden spikes in traffic without slowing down or crashing. In the past, you’d have to invest in more physical servers that […]
Why real estate firms should partner with a managed IT services provider
Real estate is not traditionally associated with technology, but these days, IT drives the industry as it does in many others. From virtual tours to cloud-based transaction management, you need every edge you can get in this highly competitive space. But managing all that technology in house can be overwhelming and costly, especially when you […]
Hurricane season: A guide to disaster recovery testing
Hurricane season is here, and for small and medium-sized businesses, preparation means more than boarding up windows or securing the office. Severe weather can disrupt operations, damage critical equipment, and compromise your data security. That’s why disaster recovery testing should be on your checklist before the storms arrive. What is disaster recovery testing? Disaster recovery […]
Hurricane season: Business continuity planning tips for SMBs
A hurricane warning doesn’t have to mean panic. For a prepared business, it’s a signal to put a trusted plan into action. Having a robust business continuity plan (BCP) gives you control in a crisis, providing you with a clear, actionable strategy. A truly effective BCP is a complete three-phase approach — covering preparation, response, […]