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Cold Weather? Check. Snow? Check. New Year's Tech Tips? Check. Staying busy this January? Here are some quick tech tips to help you stay safe and work more efficiently. Maybe consider tacking these onto your resolutions? ✅ Restart PCs and...
Think of traditional security like a castle with strong outer walls, moats, sentries, maybe a dragon - you get the idea. In this castle, once someone's inside, they can move around freely. But what if the castle's not made of stone and sectioned neatly off on its own...
More than software stacks and complex passwords. Some cybersecurity vulnerabilities are surprisingly simple—and visible. These tips go beyond the virtual. Let’s go irl! A goofy desktop background is the best-case scenario here… Before you step away from your desk,...
QR codes are convenient, but cybercriminals use them for scams, too—usually to get you to download malware or reveal sensitive information. Protect yourself from QR phishing scams with these quick tips: Inspect the source: Only scan codes from trusted entities. Check...
In case of disaster, what’s your safety net? Regulations from the government and insurance companies are making business continuity a hot topic. If you find you’re suddenly in need of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), working with a managed service provider might be...
Smart business owners aren’t only investing in cybersecurity products and software packages to keep their data safe: they’re keeping tabs on their teams’ cybersecurity awareness. It’s even smarter to think of this practice as part of your security stack. If you’re...
‘Tis the season for resolutions! Business owners: is your current cybersecurity plan cutting it in the new year? If you’ve grown in 2023, it’s time to consider what you need to do to ensure your hard work is protected. We’ve compiled a list of the most important steps...
As we get into the summer, many business owners and employees look forward to a well-deserved break. However, …
A reliable wireless internet connection and network is essential for any business. A router is one of the first pieces of hardware most businesses install at a startup or new business location. In the rush to get your network configured and running, it can be tempting...
Find the right one! Finding a managed service provider can be challenging. Along with all the technical considerations, you need to be sure that the company you choose will be a good fit for you in customer service and more. All managed service providers offer IT...
For a 50-person company, cybersecurity means a layered set of protections that cover your endpoints, your email, your network perimeter, your data backups, and your people. It does not mean buying one tool and hoping for the best. The right setup balances real...
For most Central Illinois businesses with 25 to 150 employees, managed IT services cost 40 to 60 percent less than hiring an equivalent in-house team, while providing broader coverage, stronger cybersecurity, and 24/7 support. The average IT manager salary in the...
24/7 IT Support Around-the-clock IT support means a real person is available to respond to your technology emergencies at any hour, any day of the year. But "24/7 support" is one of the most overused and under-defined promises in the managed IT industry. Some...
A Guide to Managed Services Pricing for Peoria and Central Illinois Managed IT services in the Peoria and Central Illinois market typically cost between $100 and $200 per user per month. Nationally, that range stretches from $110 to $400 depending on what's included,...
Managed IT means an outside provider handles all of your technology — helpdesk, security, monitoring, planning, and vendor management. Co-managed IT means that provider works alongside your existing internal IT person or team, filling gaps in coverage, expertise, or...