Common sense is not so common when it comes to security
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
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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, based in Nashville, TN, has acquired CTC Networks based in Franklin, TN. CTC Networks was founded in 1993 and provides managed technology
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: Security awareness training
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
The work-from-home shift has expedited the need for businesses to evaluate their IT roadmaps and make adjustments to their technology stack. One area that should
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,
Today marks the last day that Microsoft will provide updates for the Windows 7 operating system. Depending on who you talk to, your computer may
If your business and technology planning are out of sync, it may be time for a technology phase shift. Fortunately technology capability is not cumulative,
The DIY (do it yourself) movement has taken off with the advent of social media. Pinterest runs an entire business off of it! The two
Microsoft Teams is fast becoming the go-to application for managing communication and information flow within organizations. We wrote HERE about how Teams will be supplanting
It is time to shift your focus from managing devices to managing your data. The threat landscape changes quickly but the target remains the same,
Cybersecurity has finally been elevated to a “standard” in the business world. A business of ANY size needs to have a cybersecurity as part of
MFA is no longer optional in today’s threat landscape. Over three YEARS ago we started talking to our Clients about utilizing MFA, as passwords are
The first step to improve your business productivity is to understand the three illusions executives have about internal IT versus outsourcing. These illusions are reinforced
Netflix has changed the way we consume video content, and grown into a streaming giant. A key to their success was knowing what parts of
We work best with growing firms who want proactive, executive-level IT strategy, not just help desk tickets.
If that’s you, we’d love to talk.
What You’ll Get From The Conversation:
With over 25 years of business technology experience, Glenn leads our efforts in delivering reliable IT to growing businesses looking to achieve success.
Patrick McGrory works with business leaders who are tired of chasing their IT provider for answers. He helps them find technology support that keeps pace with where the company is headed instead of where it was three years ago.
Harper Hughes works with growing companies that have outgrown the IT setup they started with. She helps leaders sort out what they actually need from a technology partner and gets them to a plan they can act on.
With over 25 years of business technology experience, Glenn leads our efforts in delivering reliable IT to growing businesses looking to achieve success.
With her experience to translate business challenges into clear, practical solutions. Karen helps organizations design strategies to achieve success.
