Must-have IT solutions for law firms
Standing out amongst the numerous law firms in Charlotte can be challenging. Fortunately, you can leverage technology to differentiate your firm from competitors, as well as boost productivity and profits. Here are some essential IT solutions you need to consider: Document management program The practice of law involves a lot of paperwork. Each case you […]
Why your company should implement MFA
Given how rapidly the cybersecurity landscape evolves, businesses need to constantly improve their security measures to stay protected. The Center for Internet Security espouses an “offense informs defense” approach: prioritizing the building of defenses based on what threat actors are doing. Included in this prioritization is enforcing multifactor authentication (MFA). What is MFA? MFA is […]
Why do cybercriminals target manufacturing companies?
Cyberattacks on manufacturing companies are increasingly becoming more prevalent. In fact, according to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2021 report, manufacturing jumped from eighth place in 2019 to second place in 2020 in the most-attacked industries list. When it comes to ransomware, in particular, manufacturing also placed second among the industries that were targeted […]
Security best practices for VoIP systems
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many small- and medium-sized businesses in Charlotte to adopt work from home arrangements. To enable these work setups, many of them have invested in business technologies such as Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems. VoIP solutions offer a host of benefits, such as cost savings and great call features. However, […]
Reasons why your business should move to Microsoft 365
Back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, nearly every company was using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — business software that were bundled together as Microsoft Office (or simply Office). Until 2012, Office was unrivaled in the business productivity suite market, with over a billion users worldwide. Office was originally sold only as a […]
How implementing effective cybersecurity measures boosts productivity
With the cost of cybercrime projected to skyrocket — from $6 trillion by the end of 2021 to $10.5 trillion by 2025 — more and more companies are realizing the importance of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity measures keep cyberthreats at bay and protect sensitive business data from falling into the wrong hands. And if properly implemented, cybersecurity […]
4 Common tech support issues companies experience
Most companies today rely heavily on business technologies for their operations. This is why when IT issues arise, productivity and service quality usually take a hit. An effective way to prevent such unfortunate outcomes is to learn what IT problems you’ll likely encounter and how to resolve them. Here are four common tech support issues […]
Local backup vs. cloud backup: Which one should you pick?
Because of the economic and financial impacts of COVID-19, business continuity planning (BCP) has now become a top priority for many companies. A crucial part of BCP is having a backup system. In this blog, we’ll discuss two data backup options: local backup and cloud backup. We’ll explore their pros and cons to help you […]
How professional services firms can benefit from MSPs
“Professional services” is an umbrella term for economic activities that are defined by the sharing and/or lending of knowledge, expertise, and skills, as opposed to the manufacturing and selling of goods. Examples of professional services firms include medical practices, architecture firms, and advertising agencies, among others. Such firms focus on providing value in their niche […]
Why cybercriminals target healthcare organizations
The saying “There’s no honor among thieves” takes new meaning when we consider how cybercriminals deliberately attack hospitals and other healthcare institutions, showing little to no regard for the value of life. With hospitals in North Carolina and the rest of America struggling to take care of COVID-19 patients since early 2020, criminals have made […]