Bridge Remote with Microsoft Office 365
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Bridge Remote with Microsoft Office 365

Remote working has increased substantially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While many companies had already been in the process of transitioning some or all of their workforce to a partially remote or remote/in-person hybrid, this process was greatly accelerated in 2020. Technological advancements combined with better, faster Internet connectivity have made it possible to connect workers…

What is Windows Virtual Desktop?

What is Windows Virtual Desktop?

Windows Virtual Desktop, sometimes referred to as WVD, leverages the power of Microsoft Azure. It is a set of technologies that enable IT professionals and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to create Windows 10 virtual desktops in Azure. WVD deployments have grown in recent due to the unprecedented pandemic conditions that left many companies – both…

Ransomware: Why it Accounts for Half of Healthcare Breaches
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Ransomware: Why it Accounts for Half of Healthcare Breaches

The use of ransomware attacks has grown exponentially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now the most common security breach method, and one occurs nearly every 10 seconds in the US. Healthcare organizations are especially vulnerable to ransomware attacks. While 2020 experienced 2,354 data breaches across the government, healthcare, and education sectors…

Proactive vs. Reactive IT Management
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Proactive vs. Reactive IT Management

When it comes to IT management, there are many guiding philosophies. With the massive amount of workplace changes that many organizations went through in 2020, reactive IT management was the best most companies could muster. Infrastructure and platforms were deployed quickly, and IT security has had to play a game of catch-up. The Problem With…

IT Security: When Is The Right Time To Partner With An MSSP?
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IT Security: When Is The Right Time To Partner With An MSSP?

The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced an abundance of new security concerns for companies both large and small. But a robust understanding of cyber vulnerabilities in network infrastructure is crucial in protecting against a sophisticated cyberattack. While cybercrime has always been a top concern for companies from a risk management perspective, the pandemic has dramatically increased…

What Is IT Infrastructure Management? How Your MSP Can Get Your Business Organized
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What Is IT Infrastructure Management? How Your MSP Can Get Your Business Organized

What is a managed IT service? Simply put, it gives a third-party complete and sometimes partial responsibility for your IT support. Did you know that 8.2% of all business revenue goes toward their IT? Businesses can succeed or fail by their IT environment’s quality. That includes hardware, software, networks, the internet, and data. It is not…

Why the Healthcare Sector Should Prepare for Cyberattacks
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Why the Healthcare Sector Should Prepare for Cyberattacks

The healthcare industry is known for storing a large amount of sensitive data daily. Unfortunately, there are people out there who seek to compromise this information for their benefit. By retaking a proactive approach to cyberattacks, though, you will be able to ensure that your healthcare data stays safe as possible. Let’s explore everything that…

What Is the True Cost of Website Downtime and How Your Business can be Better Prepared
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What Is the True Cost of Website Downtime and How Your Business can be Better Prepared

As a business, if you think about your mission-critical systems, your website should be on the list. After all, potential customers could be looking at your website at any time: day or night. It is the customer’s first impression of your company. Nothing will make a customer turn away faster than a slow loading website,…

Hospital Ransomware: Why Healthcare Is Being Targeted and How To Protect Your Systems
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Hospital Ransomware: Why Healthcare Is Being Targeted and How To Protect Your Systems

Your patient’s data and financial security are at risk. Hackers have started to besiege hospitals with cyber-attacks in an attempt to steal money and personal information. With the pandemic packing hospitals to the brim, the rate of attacks is climbing higher still. However, this leaves us with two questions. Why are healthcare organizations getting targeted,…

How to Secure a Hybrid Workplace: Key Services Your Business Needs to Stay Protected
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How to Secure a Hybrid Workplace: Key Services Your Business Needs to Stay Protected

Are you looking for ways to streamline your company’s business model to perform from anywhere in the world? Do you want to give your workers the freedom to work from home? If so, then you need to learn more about a hybrid workplace. Doing so can make your company more flexible with your staff’s everyday…

MSP vs. In-House IT: All the Benefits of an MSP and Why It Will Improve Your Business
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MSP vs. In-House IT: All the Benefits of an MSP and Why It Will Improve Your Business

Modern business cannot live without technology. Whether you are starting a new business or you are a growing concern, there are two ways you can go about managing your IT. You could either use an in-house team or use a managed service provider (MSP). Many businesses have capitalized on the benefits of outsourcing their IT…