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Six Mistakes You Can Avoid by Obtaining Managed IT Services for Small Businesses

6 Mistakes You Can Avoid by Obtaining Managed IT Services for Small Businesses

By The Aeko Tech | June 11, 2024

Studies have shown that 50 percent of small businesses have been victims of cyber attacks, with 60 percent of those attacked going out of business due to the impact. This is proof of how easy it is to make IT mistakes as a small business. Technology is crucial to operations, but also comes with many dangers…

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Azure Site Recovery and Backup

What Is the Difference Between Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup?

By The Aeko Tech | May 23, 2024

Data protection is important to every company using any form of IT or cloud services for their data, which is pretty much every company nowadays. Two of the most popular services that are used for data protection are Microsoft Azure Site Recovery and Azure Backup.  So, What is the difference, and how can these differences…

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Cyber Security Companies Warn About Spying Devices

Cyber Security Companies Warning of Smart Devices Spying On You

By Brian Rodgers | May 9, 2024

In today’s age of advancing technology, nearly every American household makes use of smart devices in one way or another. Take a quick look around your home: What kind of technological gadgets do you have working for you? These devices are popular, and for good reason: They offer a connection to the entire world, right…

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AEKO - Computer and Network Security for Gamers

Computer and Network Security for Gamers 

By Heather Theriot | April 24, 2024

We all know that computer and network security is a critical consideration in the growing world of technology, but did you know that something as innocent as online gaming could put your cybersecurity at risk? For too long, business and personal cybersecurity concerns have taken precedence over the gaming community. News headlines often focus on…

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AEKO - SEC Cyber Security Compliance Requirement

New SEC Cyber Security Compliance Requirement: Will It Impact Your Business?

By Brian Rodgers | April 10, 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently set in place some new cyber security compliance rules to accommodate the growing world of technology.  For businesses everywhere, cyber security continues to be a major concern. Technology is advancing by the day but that also means cyber criminals are becoming smarter. Recognizing this evolution, the…

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Data Privacy and Protection Why It Matters - Aeko

Data Privacy and Protection: Why They Matter

By The Aeko Tech | March 20, 2024

If you’ve gotten to this page, it’s clear you’re interested in data privacy and protection. But why do they matter? As an expert managed service provider, we know cyber security issues have skyrocketed in recent years. From phishing attempts to ransomware attacks, buttoning up your data privacy settings in today’s world is critical to avoid…

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5 Cybersecurity Survey Best Practices - Aeko

5 Cybersecurity Survey Best Practices

By Brian Rodgers | March 11, 2024

So, you’ve recently decided to get cyber insurance, but are now faced with a cybersecurity survey. What do you do? How do you fill it out?  And what does it have to do with offroading? As the proud owner of the General ARTT (Aeko Rover Twenty Three), a Polaris General XP 4 1000, I’ve learned…

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Sustainable Technology Solutions Green Tech for Tomorrow’s Businesses - Aeko

Sustainable Technology Solutions: Green Tech for Tomorrow’s Businesses

By Heather Theriot | March 6, 2024

Businesses around the globe are increasingly embracing eco-friendly sustainable technology solutions, but not for the reasons you might initially expect. They’re not only implementing these solutions for the positive impact on the environment; it’s also for the benefits green tech can bring to the bottom line.  As an expert managed service provider, we know that…

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Recommendations What to Include - Aeko

Artificial Intelligence Policy Recommendations: What to Include

By Brian Rodgers | February 21, 2024

At Aeko Technologies, we’re all about embracing the future, and artificial intelligence (AI) is a game-changer. But hold up: With great power comes great responsibility, right? That’s why, as managed service providers, we’re getting into the nitty-gritty of creating an AI usage policy with our expert artificial intelligence policy recommendations. Ready to explore how AI…

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