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Small businesses are targeted now more than ever by hackers. One of the most common ways cybercriminals can gain access to your network or sensitive data is through employee emails. As technology has become more advanced, so have cybercrime tactics. With the use of AI and social media, hackers often have everything they need to impersonate business leaders or loved ones to manipulate people into revealing sensitive information. To mitigate the risk of these sneaky email scams, here are a few tips on email security training for employees.

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With the changing digital landscape for businesses, you may be thinking about outsourcing your IT services. There might be a few worries on your mind when looking into providers because after all, it’s a big investment. Here are the top reasons businesses hesitate to outsource their IT solutions and what to look for in a good provider.

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By: Bogdan Bagovskyy
September 12th, 2023

Along with back-to-school season, Halloween decorations hitting the shelves, and the beloved pumpkin spice latte making its reappearance, there's another often-overlooked event this fall: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. With 1 in 5 small businesses experiencing a cyber-attack, it’s a good time to make sure yours is safe and secure with this checklist of the top 7 things you can do.

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By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
August 4th, 2023

As a business owner, your IT environment is likely one of your most critical assets. As such, ensuring that it’s running smoothly and efficiently is crucial. That's why many businesses turn to managed service providers (MSPs) for IT support.

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By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
July 24th, 2023

Non-profit organizations need to stay connected with their donors, partners, and sponsors for their operations, outreach, and fundraising efforts. But as the digital landscape evolves, the need to have reliable technology, software, and security measures becomes even more critical.

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By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
July 17th, 2023

Financial service companies play a vital role in our economy and people's lives. They help individuals and businesses manage their finances, invest money, and plan for their future. Financial service companies are often dealing with sensitive information, and therefore, need to prioritize security measures to safeguard customer data.

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By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
July 14th, 2023

If you're looking for a way to reduce your business' mailing costs and save trips to the post office, chances are you've considered metered mail. Metered mail gives business owners an alternative to applying stamps to their postage.

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By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
July 11th, 2023

In 2020, the world made a shift in the way they work. Offices shut down, and workers were remote. According to WFHResearch, although we are back to normal as of 2023 in regard to COVID impacts, 12.7% of full-time employees still work from home, while 28.2% work a hybrid model.

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Tech issues are a regular, daily part of business. It's commonplace to experience IT problems, mainly due to how much companies now rely on technology to accomplish daily workflows. So much so that tech businesses are tasked with fixing other businesses' IT issues to ensure they run efficiently.

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Every business runs into having to get their equipment replaced or updated. Technology can quickly grow outdated, and sometimes equipment runs its course, spurring the need for a replacement. Print and IT equipment should be refreshed routinely on a three-to-five-year cycle, depending on part availability, warranty coverage, and support.