Three areas to focus on in the battle against ransomware
The surge in ransomware and cyber attacks is not stopping anytime soon. We have all seen the statistics, but when it is your business the
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The surge in ransomware and cyber attacks is not stopping anytime soon. We have all seen the statistics, but when it is your business the
Technology alignment is critical for a growing business, especially as a business scales up. A car that is out of alignment behaves the same as
The IT industry is consolidating at an rapid pace right, especially in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) space. As a buyer we focus on acquisitions
A funny thing happens when some people have success. They quit innovating and get comfortable with the status quo. This same phenomenon happens to businesses
There is a great corporate migration to Nashville right now. Companies are moving out of the high tax and regulation states like CA and NY
Full disclaimer: I’m a Windows fan and run a successful technology consulting company based on Microsoft products and services. I’m also a user of the
How do you know when it is time to change IT providers? Do you wait until some unforeseen disaster? Until you find out all their
The bad guys are real, especially on the Internet. In fact, the bad guys of the Internet are worse than those in real life. At
Business managers continue to want to justify getting all the “good” out of their capital equipment purchases. Computer equipment should no longer be put in
The saying, “common sense is not so common” applies to IT security more than we would like to admit. We all have our areas of
The idea of people actually setting money on fire is pretty humorous. Watching it happen in real life is less satisfying, wasteful even, so let’s
Stringfellow Technology Group (“Stringfellow”), based in Nashville, TN, has acquired CTC Networks (“CTC”) based in Franklin, TN. CTC was founded in 1993 and provides managed
Do you ever wonder how that email address you type in actually gets delivered? Understanding the basics of email delivery will enhance your understanding of
Email was not designed with security as a requirement. In fact, all “security” that involves email was bolted on after the fact. Here are four
Here are some reasons why it’s important to hire an MSP that offers security awareness training as part of its offering: Reduce the risk
Imagine driving without lines on the road, speed limits, or the need to have a license. Now you know what using email for business communication
The remote work shift puts the management of devices, applications, and data front and center in the M365 security discussion. The firewall, local Active Directory,
We covered the basic security options that are available to all M365 plans here. This is the equivalent of locking your doors at night, a
The question is not whether or not you are using Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), but rather, are you using it securely? Microsoft has steadily
Collaboration is the act of working with someone to produce or create something. In today’s workplace the words “in real time” need to be added
No matter how good the technology or smart the end-user, there will always be a need for IT support. Plug and Play was a big
Sitting at the kitchen table hunched over a laptop screen is not ideal, but it is the situation many are in after the shift to
You have made a list and checked it twice, and figured out what apps are naughty and nice. Now it is time to actually make
What is the first thing that happens before you move homes? All of those old clothes, exercise equipment, and children’s toys go off to the
Going from servers to services is a lot like playing a game of Jenga. You have to pull out all the various blocks (apps) without
The importance of industry expertise should not be overlooked when selecting a technology partner. Technology itself is standards-based, but the familiarity with HOW technology is
The impact of technology in the professional contractor industry has changed drastically over the past ten years. The explosion of mobile devices, ubiquitous LTE connectivity,
The impact of technology in urgent and primary care clinics can make provider’s patient encounters better, or a frustrating exercise in attempting to get everything
The impact of technology in private and family-owned businesses can be the difference in scaling up or sliding down. We have observed two key differences
The new Microsoft Edge browser has finally caught up to Google’s Chrome browser, and the timing is great. The #wfh transition means that more personal
Workforce collaboration has changed. We aren’t going back to conference rooms full of people, and that’s a good thing. When you are recalibrating your technology
Get ready to hear much about the Zero Trust security model in the future. The #wfh movement has put this front and center in any
Business communication is and will continue to be based on direct human interaction. The massive switch to online video conferencing confirmed this during COVID-19. Voice
No matter how good your technology plan was going into 2020, it is time to recalibrate it. The business environment has permanently changed and will
Many companies will eventually need to decide whether they should keep customer and other highly confidential information on their on-premise servers or in the cloud.
Workforce collaboration has changed. We aren’t going back to conference rooms full of people, and that’s a good thing. When you are recalibrating your technology
Data loss is something we all know happens but many don’t like to talk about. We all assume it won’t happen to us if we
All of us have deadlines to meet, projects to implement, meetings to attend, and a lengthy to-do list on hand. Keeping track of all the
There are many features of Microsoft 365 that some users don’t know exists as part of their subscription. In fact, a lot of individuals with
Most organizations have one central place for storing a lot of sensitive information. Some offices save documents to personal or work computers, or somewhere else
Before I was ever introduced to OneDrive, I did not have a go-to place for storing and saving important information on my personal or business
Almost all workplaces utilize email and an internal messaging system to connect with team members across an organizational level. Business tools like Slack, Zoom and
What IT metrics matter the most? Is it how fast an issue is resolved? How many times the same issue reoccurs? Cost to resolve the
[vimeo 415230686 w=384 h=339] The work-from-home shift has expedited the need for businesses to evaluate their technology roadmaps and make adjustments to their technology stack.
The COVID-19 pandemic has made businesses painfully aware of their fixed operating costs. The largest fixed costs are people, often followed by office space. Some
[vimeo 410306204 w=384 h=339] Business owners are constantly bombarded with information about fiscal responsibility and how to avoid incurring more expenses than necessary. But sometimes
The sudden shift in how we work has been challenging for many businesses. For some, it validated their technology platforms; for others, it exposed their
Remote access and collaboration have been key components of Stringfellow technology roadmaps since 2006. It all started with moving users to “hosted” Exchange mailboxes, which
Status is now a communications tool in your office, not something to brag about! What we are talking about is the usage of the Status
Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, clearly shows that Trust is the basis for developing high performing teams. Until this is addressed,