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Next Generation Antivirus, EDR

Next Generation Antivirus: Why Endpoint Protection Alone Is Not Enough

By Brian Rodgers | August 18, 2022

Once upon a time, we thought if we had antivirus software on our computers we were safe. Then came more comprehensive endpoint protection (EPP) that used that same antivirus to monitor all the devices on your network, including computers, mobile devices, servers and IoT devices. Now even that is not enough. What businesses today need…

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Responsive IT support

Responsive IT Support

By Brian Rodgers | July 21, 2022

The evolution of technology has made it so that we’re living in a time of instant gratification. Just about anything can be taken care of with the push of a button. So it should come as no surprise that organizations expect a quick response or fast turn-around time from their managed service provider (MSP). The…

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Office IT relocation services

Office IT Relocation Services: Five Key Considerations for Moving IT Infrastructure

By Brian Rodgers | July 14, 2022

Recently, we’ve seen an increase of inquires about IT relocation services. Thanks to the “work from anywhere” platform that emerged over the past two years, many businesses need to reconsider their present physical location.  Maybe your company needs to downsize to a smaller space, upsize to a larger building or just relocate so your staff…

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Intro to Cloud Computing: Understanding Business Cloud Services

By The Aeko Tech | June 30, 2022

These days, almost all big corporations and multinational companies transact their business processes over the cloud. Makes sense for large firms with seemingly unlimited budgets. But what about your business and others like it? Are business cloud services worth it?  The answer is: Yes. It saves time and money while being easily accessible and convenient. Not…

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Make Finding IT Support for Business Easier: Download the Managed IT Checklist

By The Aeko Tech | June 28, 2022

We know that finding managed IT support for your business can be a little overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. To help, we’ve created a one-page checklist to help you gather the information you’ll need to find an MSP that’s right for you. You’re on the hunt … Maybe you’re looking for a business…

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Hiring IT Staff Headaches and Tips

Hiring IT Staff Headaches and Solutions

By Brian Rodgers | May 5, 2022

If hiring IT staff feels like an uphill battle right now, you are not alone. The Wall Street Journal recently confirmed, there simply are not enough qualified applicants to fill those jobs.  Finding people with cloud services experience is especially tough.  Here are a few reasons for this dearth in qualified applicants: Because of the…

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5 Steps to Create a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

Follow These 5 Steps to Create a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)

By The Aeko Tech | April 21, 2022

A business continuity plan (BCP) is the key factor that will determine how well your business responds in the event of a disaster or an emergency. Having a BCP can ensure that you’re prepared for the unexpected. According to a January 2021 article published by Entrepreneur, 20 percent of small businesses fail within their first…

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5 Ways to Limit IT Liability With Field Technicians

By Brian Rodgers | April 5, 2022

Field technicians are essential to providing IT support, but they also introduce an IT liability to your infrastructure. This is an emerging threat as there are more and more endpoints to manage and secure. In this article, we’ll outline five ways to limit your IT liability while allowing field technicians to do their job. Endpoint…

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Security Risk Alert: Tax Season Phishing Scams

By Brian Rodgers | March 17, 2022

How can accounting and financial firms avoid being one click away from disaster this 2022 tax season? With phishing scams, malicious email attacks, SMS or other digital platforms, cyber security is a definite necessity in businesses today. Tax season phishing scams are a real threat. It’s estimated that three billion phishing emails are sent each…

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