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managed IT Services | Cyber Security

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
December 21st, 2023

Every year, cybercriminals invent new ways to attack business servers. Most businesses focus cybersecurity resources on their most valuable assets, like computers. In response to this, hackers have shifted their targets. They are now going after devices that don’t typically have as many security protections, but still connect into main servers. These are called network endpoints.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
December 19th, 2023

There are many commonly held beliefs about commercial security cameras. These may be due to misinformation on the internet or incorrect assumptions about certain features.

Managed Communications | Video Conferencing

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
December 14th, 2023

There’s nothing worse than taking the time to set up and schedule a video conference and end up with technical difficulties that disrupt your meeting. Common issues with technology might be a barrier preventing you from using cloud based video conferencing to its full potential. To help you troubleshoot, here are some tips for solving common problems with video conferencing systems.

Managed Communications

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
December 14th, 2023

Since the pandemic, colleges and universities have transitioned to remote learning. There is also a growing need for educational technology resources for teachers. These challenges have created a demand for all-in-one cloud communications platforms.

Managed Print

In today’s economy, it’s harder than ever to remain profitable and manage budgets for any business. This means you probably aren’t focusing the majority of your attention on expenses like office equipment. However, like any business decision, you should weigh the costs and benefits of every asset and service you’re paying for.

Managed Print | Mailing Solutions

With the upcoming IMI standards that will render older postage machines de-certified by the end of 2024, you might be researching what machine to replace yours with. In preparation for this change, you’ll likely find two different postage meter manufacturers: Pitney Bowes and FP Mailing Solutions. Here’s a comparison of the two, and factors to consider when purchasing or leasing a mail machine.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

The last thing you want to worry about when running a business is the idea of a cyber breach. Even more so, it’s a headache to think about the possible aftermath. Since sensitive information in the wrong hands can be used to cause a lot of harm, businesses are now responsible for protecting their staff and customers from this risk.

Managed Print | Mailing Solutions

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 29th, 2023

You might already be aware that the United States Postal Service is updating postage meter regulations. All outdated Information Based Indicia (IBI) postage meters must be phased out of use by December 31, 2024. At this point, they will be marked as inactive by the USPS.

Managed Communications | Video Conferencing

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
November 28th, 2023

After the workforce pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses focused on remote work. The work-from-anywhere mindset that business leaders adopted created a demand for video meetings. Face to face communication is still considered the best way to collaborate. This has led to cloud-based business communications solutions taking off in popularity.