Ultimate guide to managed services
Like their larger counterparts, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need technology to get things done or achieve milestones. But they often lack the budget and expertise to keep up with the IT capabilities of competitors and keep their IT running smoothly. This can usually be felt in different areas of a business. For example, an […]
3 Essential technology upgrades for your business
Holding on to obsolete technology is likely hindering your business from expanding, achieving greater productivity, and reducing costs. Some businesses refuse to upgrade their technology because of budget constraints, but you don’t have to make huge investments to maximize technology. A reliable managed services provider (MSP) like Spectrumwise can upgrade your technology or scale it […]
What do scammers do with your stolen data?
Nowadays, it’s an understatement to say that cyberattacks must be taken seriously. According to IBM’s 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report, businesses suffer losses of $3.92 million on average from a data breach. For companies with less than 500 employees, this is a crippling loss. And with an average of six million enterprise records […]
Your Windows 7 end of life preparation guide
Microsoft has announced Windows 7’s end-of-life (EOL) date, and it will be on January 14, 2020. At the moment, Windows 7 is still at an extended support phase, but once that’s done and EOL kicks in, Microsoft will stop releasing updates and patches, and no longer offer help and support to the millions of users […]
5 Reasons why you need an MSP to protect your law firm data
Law firms routinely deal with sensitive information, which is one of the many reasons why the industry is a prime target for hackers. Case files, client information, and other important records fetch a high price on the black market. What’s more, many law firms are not properly equipped to deal with modern cyberattacks. Investing in […]
Spectrumwise’s Ultimate Guide to Email Security
The rise of technology in the last 10 years has seen a parallel in the rapid increase in cybercrime. At one end of the scale, you have the so-called “script kiddies” infecting single computers for small profit. At the other end, there are the state actors that use ransomware and other malware to spy on […]
Ways an MSP boosts overall productivity
A managed services provider (MSP) allows an enterprise to outsource the design and management of its IT systems, and receive ongoing technical support for upgrades and issues. They are particularly advantageous to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), owing to the affordable monthly fee that gives them access to cutting-edge technology and expert monitoring and maintenance. […]
What is email security and why do you need it?
In 2018, an estimated 260 billion emails were sent daily. Email is a simple and effective communication tool used to share everything from business correspondence to family weekend plans. However, it’s no secret that it comes with more than its fair share of risks. As ubiquitous and mundane as it is, email also happens to […]
Why are emails still the number one target for cyberattacks
Email is dangerous because it is one of the most common methods for hackers to attack businesses, yet we continue to use it anyway. In its 2018 Internet Security Threat Report, Symantec revealed that 54.6% of all email is spam. It also revealed that the average user gets 16 malicious spam emails every month; that’s […]
What is an MSP and can it help improve your business?
What is a managed services provider (MSP)? One way to think of them is from the vantage point of a client of managed services. The MSP takes care of the setup, installation, and configuration of the client’s IT equipment. The MSP configures this equipment to best practices, provides ongoing patching and monitoring, consolidates configurations for […]