Upgrading Your Tech is Oh So Easy This Tax Season

Your technology may not have an expiration date but, like a bruised banana, it sometimes shows indications of wear and tear. It’s not uncommon for organizations to try to extend their computer lifespan, however they’ll become frustrated when older systems “unexpectedly” quit working. In reality, these older systems cost you more in downtime than it […]

Three Ways You Can Kick the Cost of Downtime to the Curb

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could spend your time running your business instead of worrying about unplanned IT outages? Well, get ready to tackle your to-do list, because here are three preventative steps you can take so you don’t have to spend your workday messing around with IT issues.

Petya Ransomware Affecting Critical Systems Globally: Here’s What to Do

A major global cyber attack is under way. This new rapidly spreading cyber extortion campaign is capitalizing on the assumption that businesses have failed to secure their networks from increasingly aggressive hackers. For more information we have included a link below to a blog which gives some detailed information on this new threat. https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2017/06/petya-ransomware/?utm_source=list&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=062717-2 Copy and paste […]

The Pros and Cons of Moving Your Email Services to the Cloud

Email is an essential communication tool for most businesses. While email services have traditionally been provided on-premises, an increasing number of companies are moving their email services to the cloud. Almost 60 percent of businesses worldwide now use either Microsoft Office 365 or Google G Suite, according to the Bitglass 2016 Cloud Adoption Report. Office 365 […]

5 IT Security Mistakes That Businesses Often Make

Computing technologies are constantly changing and extremely complex. Securing IT systems in this environment is challenging, especially for small and midsize businesses. They often do not have the time or resources to keep up with technological changes, the latest security threats, and the best ways to mitigate those threats. As a result, they often slip […]

The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Strong Firewall

In this age of global connectivity, protecting your business’s assets and data is more important than ever. Almost all businesses are connected to the Internet for a wide variety of services. These include email, search, social media, and cloud storage. While much of this traffic is outbound, the fact is that the same Internet connection […]

Cybercriminals Are Posing as Job Applicants to Spread Ransomware

If your business is hiring, you should be aware of a new phishing attack in which cybercriminals are posing as job applicants. Falling victim to this attack may leave your business infected with the GoldenEye ransomware. This phishing campaign was initiated in Germany, but security experts expect it will go global. How the Attack Works Hackers like […]

How to Use Microsoft’s New Privacy Dashboard

Microsoft automatically collects data about the people using its products and services, often storing that data in the cloud. To make it easier for users to see what information is being collected and stored about them, Microsoft has launched a new, web-based privacy dashboard. If you have a Microsoft account and use any of the […]

6 Reasons Why Remote Monitoring Should Be a Part of Your IT Management Strategy

If your company is like most businesses, your computer systems play an important role in your daily operations. To make sure those systems are secure and operating at peak efficiency, PowerOne’s remote monitoring service will watch over them, gather information and even remediate any issues or problems. Here are six reasons why you should use a remote monitoring […]

New PCs won’t run Windows 7/8.1

If you are thinking about upgrading your PC hardware in the near future you need to start thinking about upgrading to Windows 10 now.  Microsoft has warned that new computers running the latest Intel and AMD chips will only run Windows 10. Now, it seems that moment of transition has finally arrived. In advance of […]