There are many specific reasons to get a security assessment: You’ve had a data breach There has been loss of memory or destruction of data A virus has infected your systems Or something else has obviously gone wrong But there is a very large and less pin-pointable reason that every business should have a periodic Network Security Assessment: because you aren’t sure your systems are secure. You hope so. And you think so. At some point in the past you knew that your … [Read more...] about Why Get a Security Assessment?
June Newsletter: Backup Technology
Last month, we discussed Computer Security This time: The latest in backup technology and services offered by companies like Datto. Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Network-driven Local and Cloud Backup Technology with Virtualization Network driven backups have been a thing for a while now, but a new wave has hit in the recent years. We feel we should discuss the differences between devices of the past, and the new age that has been passed … [Read more...] about June Newsletter: Backup Technology
Network Managers and Network Management Explained
There are networks. They need managed. We have network managers, and they manage networks. But it the world does all this mean? Networks Your computers and devices have a network. Your phones, printers, tablets, speakers, fax machine, desktops, webcams, laptops, servers, monitors, routers, and the other devices all need to be able to be used together, to communicate with each other, or operate at the same time. Many pieces of hardware communicate via different protocols, … [Read more...] about Network Managers and Network Management Explained
It’s Time to Let Go of Legacy Software
You may be working on Legacy Software. Most people who are working with legacy software don’t call it that, they call it “an old program”. Legacy Software Has Some Advantages No one goes out and buys legacy software. If you have legacy software in use, it means you’ve had it for a while. And there are some advantages that come with that: Most or all of your staff knows how to use it All the data entered over the years is still there Hating the software gives your whole staff … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Let Go of Legacy Software
May Newsletter: Business Computer Security
Greetings! Last month, we discussed Mac vs. PC This time: Computer Security Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Business Computer Security Computer security has been one of the most relevant and dynamic topics for a number of years. People are wondering how they can make their devices and networks more secure against cyber-threats. Let's talk about computer security practices that you should definitely consider to stay … [Read more...] about May Newsletter: Business Computer Security
How are Managed IT Services Different From Other Options?
Managed IT Services is a unique offering for businesses, because it's built different from other ways of managing your technology needs. IT doesn't have to be "all or nothing". It can be "just what you need" instead There are 3 options for IT Support in your business Hire in-house IT staff that know a bit about everything Contract for Managed IT Services with a company that has a staff of diverse areas of expertise Have no plan and handle it yourself until there's an … [Read more...] about How are Managed IT Services Different From Other Options?
Help Deciding on Hardware Purchasing for your Business
Are you considering providing your workforce with tablets? Phones? Laptops? Maybe you need to find a new desktop solution for your office. When you own a business, there always comes a time when you either need to add to your hardware assets, upgrade them, or both. Hardware Purchasing: How to Decide There are so many things to consider when deciding what physical technology your workforce should use. How important is mobility for the necessary tasks? Will all your employees have their … [Read more...] about Help Deciding on Hardware Purchasing for your Business
April Newsletter: Mac vs PC
Last month, we reviewed Windows 7 and Server 2008 / 2008 R2 End-of-Life. This time: Mac vs. PC Find more on Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Mac vs PC In the tech world, Mac vs. PC has been a topic of debate for many years. Fans from both sides have been arguing tirelessly, claiming their system is better than the other. While both Window-based systems and Mac OSX can do pretty much the same thing, each system offers a few advantages over the other. Today, … [Read more...] about April Newsletter: Mac vs PC
Selecting Software for Business
There are very few businesses that don’t use some kind of software. Databases of customers or clients, billing systems, Point of Sale software, internal and external scheduling and communication applications, and more. Most businesses actually use multiple pieces of software throughout the course of a day. The software choices your business makes will determine how efficient and effective you are, how empowered or frustrated your staff feel, and how well you’ll serve your customers, … [Read more...] about Selecting Software for Business
Looking for Pleasant Hill IT Support?
The city of Pleasant Hill is well-managed, healthily growing, and a great place to start or expand a business. For this reason, the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce is ever-expanding and strengthening as a great support for businesses in the area. So what do people do for Pleasant Hill IT Support? Managed IT Services Many business is in Pleasant Hill are focusing on what their best at: their business. That’s why they subscribe to Managed IT Services with Grundig IT. We … [Read more...] about Looking for Pleasant Hill IT Support?
