Northwood is a boarding school located in Lake Placid, NY. The school includes grades 9-12, plus a post-graduate year, and offers competitive academic and athletic programs. There are about 190 students from all around the United States (and the world) that attend and about 85% of them live on campus. Northwood is a very well-rounded educational institution, that helps students gain the knowledge necessary to sculpt them for future success.

A study by American Express showed that 90% of Americans made purchasing decisions based on the customer service they received from a provider. Unfortunately, we all deal with not-so-positive experiences every now and then when it comes to service companies. However, finding a new provider that may better suit your IT needs is a huge step. Usherwood understands how daunting a decision it can be to move away from a provider to a new one, and the fear of how much work it could be to make the switch.

VPNs are primary tools for cybersecurity and hiding your personal information when utilizing the internet. But are they safe?

Cybersecurity, and more specifically, print security is important for all companies, not just big ones. Attacks can happen to any organization, not just those that handle many financial transactions. According to the American Bar Association, one in four legal firms experiences a data security breach.

The 2020 pandemic showed our country the importance of utilizing technology in the classroom, and significant changes are on the horizon for schools in New York State.

The architecture, engineering, and construction industries have grown substantially in recent years. This is due to advancements in technology in digital design and building information modeling. Amongst these new-and-improved devices, in-house large format printing has undergone major improvements and enhancements. You may wonder how these large-format printers save design time and cost.

Since the steep rise in devastating cyberattacks, more and more businesses are have taken action to prepare for common network security threats. What if your business suffers a security breach, leaks valuable information, and has to pay thousands of dollars in settlement?

Everyone knows at this point that cybersecurity and the efficiency of business information technology can make or break any business. Network outages can spell nightmares for business operations, and cyber attacks are more devastating to small businesses than ever.

Maintaining cybersecurity can be a financially challenging feat, and can take up to an average of 10% of an IT budget.

It is essential to assess your company's security to mitigate cyber attacks or security inefficiencies. But how do you evaluate your company's state of security? Penetration tests and vulnerability assessments are a great way to maintain and enhance your secure environment.