IT Industry Articles, Guides, and White Papers

For many financial, healthcare, or government contractors, cybersecurity compliance is complicated and daunting. In addition to federal regulations, companies processing personal information such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, names, driver’s license numbers, and more also have important practices they must follow to protect this information. The rules, standards, and regulations can not only […]




Is your company considering moving some of your infrastructure to the cloud? If so, you’re not alone. According to Gartner Inc., cloud infrastructure spending increased in 2018 by 31.3% over 2017. But why are so many companies making the shift from traditional in-house computing? Below we explore 10 benefits of cloud computing. 10 Benefits of […]




Outsourcing IT is sometimes seen as an IT management strategy for small companies to maximize the level of IT service they receive for as little cost as possible. While this is certainly a major benefit of outsourcing IT, it’s not the only reason companies—of all sizes—should consider outsourcing their IT services. 7 Benefits of Outsourcing […]




Have you seen folks wandering around downtown, staring at their phone like it was a map pointing them to a pot of gold? Or ordering pizza over a Facebook chat conversation with an awkward cashier? With some creative marketing and structuring, your SMB could be on the other side of those people’s phones. Tech fads, […]




The Difference Between Cloud and Hosted Services The difference between cloud and hosted services is the location of the servers running the service. “Hosted services” is the general term for technology services using infrastructure located outside the service receiver’s physical location. This can be at the vendor’s physical location or can be hosted on the […]




An increasingly digital world has made it easier than ever to support small and mid-sized businesses. However, this technological convenience comes with a price. Cybersecurity threats not only put small to mid-sized businesses at risk of having information stolen or misused; they also run a significant risk of catastrophic data loss that can disrupt or […]




With the sensitive data stored and communicated at law firms, it’s no wonder they’re often the target of cybersecurity threats. In the 2017 ABA Legal Technology Survey, it was released that 22% of law firms were hacked or experienced data breaches in 2017. This number was highest for small law firms with 10-49 lawyers, of […]




Many people feel they have an understanding of “managed services,” but find they struggle when asked to define it. What, exactly, are “managed services” anyway? What does it mean to receive managed services, and what does a managed services provider (MSP) do for you? What are Managed Services? “Managed services” most commonly refer to an […]




Many sites we visit daily get hacked into by those who try to steal identities or credit card information or both. This causes severe issues with businesses who daily earn our trust, such as banks or hospitals, schools and regular apps we use for social purposes. When those sites are compromised, we can sometimes lose […]




Deciding what type of managed services are required for your business takes some time to plan. Simple upkeep or a full suite of services, and anything in between is things that each company must take into consideration. Do you need networking and infrastructure? This can be set up on-site or help find the right outsourcing […]