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“We have antivirus, so we’re covered.”“Hackers only go after large companies.”“That’s IT’s job, not mine.”“If we get hit, our cyber insurance will handle it.” Sound familiar? If so, you’re not alone. These are just a few of the most common cybersecurity myths that businesses continue to believe. And unfortunately, they create a false sense of…
IT support in Hartford and a historical perspective on Hartford area businesses
Hartford Connecticut, as a medium sized city, has seen its share of changes in the business climate over the past few decades. This article explores how technology has affected Hartford area businesses and what it means to have up-to-date IT support. What did Hartford IT and Technology Support look like 20 years ago? Around the…
Cybersecurity IT Solutions for 2023
Cyberattacks continue to impact businesses like yours because of the levels of sophistication, and lack of awareness of how at risk you really are. Many businesses we talk with still think that “it won’t happen to us because we’re protected”. Wrong, wrong, wrong! Here are some very humbling statistics (out of many) reported from various…
Cloud Solutions For Businesses – Which One is Right for My Business?
Have you ever wondered why the cloud is such a big deal? Ten years ago, if you mentioned the term “cloud computing”, the average person would have thought you were talking about the weather and would have given you a strange look. But did you know that cloud computing has been around since the 1950’s?…
Cooperative Systems Ranks No. 4048 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
WINDSOR, CT, USA, August 17, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Cooperative Systems Ranks No. 4048 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 119% Percent, Cooperative Systems Receives Ranking No. 4048 Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Today, Inc. revealed that Cooperative Systems is No. 4048 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most…
Choose your MSP Wisely!
How To Choose Your MSP Wisely You’ve finally decided after much research that your business needs an MSP. The search is getting more and more difficult, and you’re wondering after digging through local listings for a few days if you should just give up and hire an in-house expert. After considering how technology can shape…
How are Managed IT Services Priced?
As a business owner, the idea of adding a big technology bill on top of your other operational costs makes it hard for you to fully commit to partnering with an MSP. Allocating your business’s IT growth and health to a managed services provider (MSP) will save long- term costs, but it can be hard…
What are Managed IT Services?
Why Your Business Needs Managed IT Services As a business owner, you’re already working around the clock. Business expenses, growing pains, and operational management are already a lot to think about, but the backbone of your business model is what technology you use to make it all happen. But what happens when it breaks? Managed…
Managed Services for Businesses
Estimated Reading Time: 3 Minutes What do banks, credit unions, manufacturers, health care providers, retailers, and government agencies all have in common? They all have technology issues and problems that need a solution. Let me explain how managed services is a solution that addresses this problem. Today, more than ever, companies are facing challenges and…
Your Staff Needs Security Awareness Training
Your business is already compromised by insider threats You don’t need a computer science degree to know you don’t want your data leaked. As modern technology emerges at a breakneck pace and skews the playing field, criminals are always one step ahead with complex, harder-to-detect cyber threats. However, even with their expertise, the chances of…
What is the Dark Web?
We use the internet every day for a multitude of reasons — Email, social media, or even fact-checking something you said earlier in a conversation. Facebook, Twitter, and Google are popular websites we often find ourselves gravitating to whenever we’re bored, and with it, we assume we can see everything going on in the world.…
Cybersecurity for Financial Industries
Cybersecurity MUST be a top priority for the financial services industries. Your data is always at risk of being exposed in a widespread company breach. Banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions must work diligently to be prepared for the cyber threats of tomorrow, even as they become more advanced and complex. This includes meeting…
Buying New Equipment – Plan Ahead!
How long has it been since you’ve upgraded your business tech? If your business is expanding, your need for reliable, up-to-date technology is too. Part of the growing pains you’ll encounter as you build a loyal customer base is the inevitable investment in the technology that makes it possible. Equipment, connectivity, and infrastructure optimized for…