Downtime and its business impact No business wants to hear the phrase “downtime,” but it’s a reality in today’s modern environment. Downtime involves the loss of services, in part or whole. When it occurs, cost and damage soon follow. Downtime is the result of unforeseen service interruptions,...
It’s not all about expensive software We’ve harped on the importance of good security and IT resources over the past year. Additionally, Bytagig also talked about how we assist with remote solutions and support for businesses dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. But one thing we still...
Similar passwords are an Achilles heel for security A common cybersecurity problem is passwords. Not lack of passcodes. Rather, using the same ones over and over. It’s worse when the passphrase is simplified, using easily guessable words or number variants. Today’s hackers, you see, aren’t taking...
An MSP can provide options with the rise of the Coronavirus COVID-19 is looking at another surge this winter season, for primarily two reasons: one, many will be indoors longer and therefore exposed to the other for extended periods. Two, a kneecapped and poorly executed response...
The best qualities of a Managed Service Provider Putting trust in a third-party isn’t easy, especially when it comes to IT. That’s understandable since modern businesses rely on IT to accomplish important work. By handing it off to an MSP (managed service provider), there is a...
For some a lack of IT resources is a bleak business model Information technology is a cornerstone of modern companies. Some do not have the resources for strong IT though, and in those cases turn to an MSP. But what happens when a business with a...
An MSP provides relief during the Coronavirus pandemic In a time where COVID-19 is now looking at another seasonal surge for the 2020 winter season, businesses are faced with some serious obstacles. In modern business, IT is critical. But, with the pandemic and other hard factors...
Phishing scams increase as Election Day nears Presidential and general elections will soon be upon the American public, during a time that’s proven quite chaotic. Data and info is vulnerable as many opt-in for both mail-in and early voting. Because of the pandemic, numerous states adopted mail-in...
Which is the better model in today’s modern IT environment? How we respond to IT problems has changed drastically over the years. In fact, before the rise of MSPs (managed service providers) most models were based on a “break/fix” approach. Where an MSP looks to take...
Stress and hours add to an already overworked IT force When we discuss ransomware, malware attacks, and malicious intrusions, we’re often citing the numbers. You know, the personal data leaked, the financial cost, the damage to company reputation. But there’s another overlooked element which is, absolutely,...
