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3 Myths of Switching IT Service Providers
November 23, 2021
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Many companies are unhappy with their current IT solution, but they stick with their current situation nonetheless. Why? They expect that switching is...
The Hidden Benefit of Outsourced IT
November 23, 2021
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When many business people look at whether to outsource IT or hire someone in-house, they typically compare the monthly cost of the IT service provider...
Windows 10 Upgrade? ...Not Yet
November 23, 2021
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With Windows 10 launching at the end of July, we often get asked if an upgrade is worth it. In general, upgrading to cutting edge technology is a poor...
Is Your Data Under Control?
November 23, 2021
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Many growing businesses produce a lot of data. However, many of the companies we see do not pay attention to it until it becomes a problem: data is in...
Understanding the Risks of Cloud Services
November 23, 2021
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Cloud services are typically sold as “worry free” and they certainly take a lot of the IT concerns off of your IT team. However, there are still risks...
Why most IT advice is heavily biased
November 23, 2021
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Unfortunately, most advice companies receive from their IT service provider is biased. Why? Many IT service providers resell products and services that...
Cool Features Don’t Compensate for the Wrong Technology
November 23, 2021
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In advertising, they have a saying: “sell the sizzle, not the steak.” And while that may be good advice for advertising, you want to do the opposite when...
The Building Blocks for Growth
November 23, 2021
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Since the Great Recession, many companies have been in survival mode or slow growth mode. And that has meant they have put many investments on hold,...
A Powerful Tool for Business Decision Making
November 23, 2021
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As businesses grow, there comes a point where you can no longer manage by instinct and need to move to manage by data. That is because it becomes...
Your network is not 100% secure...
November 23, 2021
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Your network is not 100% secure, but that does not mean that you should stop trying to improve security. With cloud computing and more business activity...
Business Priorities Should Define IT Investments
November 23, 2021
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Many organizations are spending a suboptimal amount on IT infrastructure. Some are spending too little which leads to a loss of productivity due to system...
The Dilemma of Hiring IT Professionals
November 23, 2021
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If your organization is hiring a full-time IT professional, you face a dilemma: (1) hire a more seasoned IT professional who will be underutilized for...
The Second Biggest Hurdle to Keeping IT Projects on Schedule
November 23, 2021
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A lack of project management skills is the biggest hurdle to keeping IT projects on schedule. However, the second biggest hurdle is vendor management....
How to Avoid IT Problems Becoming Disasters
November 23, 2021
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Avoiding IT disasters should be one of your IT team’s top priorities. And no matter how good your security and proactive maintenance, problems will...
Avoiding Unnecessary Business Frustrations
November 23, 2021
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When you do not consult with your IT team about major business decisions, it can lead to unnecessary business frustration. We have seen it far too often:...
Why Hiring Good IT Professionals is so Hard
November 23, 2021
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As companies grow, they often want to hire a full-time IT professional. It is often at a point of significant frustration around IT. They figure this...
Boring Activity... Exciting Results
November 23, 2021
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There are few topics that elicit more yawns than documenting IT policies and procedures. So, most small and midsize businesses never bother with them. And...
The Tradeoff Between Flexibility and Simplicity
November 23, 2021
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Does your organization have a wide range of computers, servers, operating systems, and software? This happens in a lot of organizations, particularly...
Cancer Diagnostic Company Biocept Chooses Skyriver IT
November 23, 2021
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Skyriver IT is proud to announce that Biocept, an innovative cancer diagnostic company, has chosen Skyriver IT as its IT service provider. Skyriver IT...
Hughes Marino, Inc. Testimonial
November 23, 2021
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Hughes Marino, Inc. “During the past three years, our team has worked directly with Brett Cattell, Director of Operations, as well as many others at...
Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP Testimonial
November 23, 2021
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Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg, LLP Alex and Seth, Thank you for the great job you did on the Engagement update. I spoke with Sandy this morning....
Medical Center for Clinical Research Testimonial
November 23, 2021
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Medical Center for Clinical Research Dear Siyamak and Brett, I wanted to make sure you knew how happy we are with the service we have received and...
When is an Outsourced IT Team a Better Choice than In-House?
November 23, 2021
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There seems to be confusion among business people about the benefits of using an outsourced IT team over having someone in-house. And while running an...
Better IT Support Improves Company Culture
November 23, 2021
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Can better IT support really improve company culture? Well, let’s look at the current situation in many companies. Users think of IT support as something...
Can You Really Save Money with Cloud Computing?
November 23, 2021
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Cloud Computing has moved from a lot of hype to more mainstream use in businesses. Yet, many business leaders are still not sure if it makes sense for...
Looking for Good IT People
November 23, 2021
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Skyriver IT is growing and one of the biggest challenges we face is finding good IT people who are interested in helping us change the IT services...
Choosing the Right Systems for Growth
November 23, 2021
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A common mistake I see among growing businesses is they choose systems that serve their immediate need, and do not position them for growth. For example,...
Proactively Reduce IT Downtime
November 23, 2021
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Most business people want IT to be something you “set and forget”. Unfortunately, it does not happen that way. With bugs and security vulnerabilities...
Ditch IT Patchwork for an IT Partner
November 23, 2021
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Many businesses today deal with IT providers on a patchwork basis. This means instead of having a long-term IT partner that handles most of the...
Introducing Redtail: A Must-Have Tool For Financial Professionals
November 23, 2021
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For financial professionals, managing customer relationships, client based work and other communications can be very demanding. From prospecting to...
IT Audit Readiness For 2020
November 23, 2021
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From SOX to PCI, HIPAA and OMB A-123, there’s an increasing “alphabet soup” of IT compliance that companies today need to know and comply with to stay...
What is a CIO?
November 23, 2021
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CIO is an acronym for Chief Information Officer. This position didn’t even exist a few decades ago, so it’s not surprising that not everyone is...
Manufacturing Compliance in 2020: FDA, ISO and More
November 23, 2021
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With 2020 just a month away, it’s time for manufacturing companies to review compliance within their organizations. Being compliant with the latest...
Benefits of Prioritizing your IT Infrastructure
November 23, 2021
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In any business large enough to have an IT department, there are likely conflicting opinions over what projects, processes and components should be...
Phishing: Education, Recognition and Prevention
November 23, 2021
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In honor of cybersecurity month, it is important to mention one of the leading factors in successful cyberattacks: phishing. 90% of breaches and...
Why Should Your Business Consider Outsourcing IT
November 23, 2021
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Businesses of all sizes should consider outsourcing IT due to several key benefits. Whether you have a software-dependent business or not, having a...
Cybersecurity Trends to Look for in 2020
November 23, 2021
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Cybersecurity is always changing and evolving. New cybersecurity trends emerge based on the new cyber threats that have been developed, and based on...
The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Workplace
November 23, 2021
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During the rush of a normal work week, cybersecurity isn’t generally the first thing on your mind. While everyone knows cybersecurity is important...
What is SaaS and How Has It Risen Online?
November 23, 2021
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You'll hear the term SaaS thrown around often when working with programs through the Internet or on your browser. Yet what exactly is SaaS? You'll be...
Top Five Reasons to Outsource Your IT
November 23, 2021
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Savvy business owners have made the switch to outsourcing IT. In the past, in-house IT support was the only available option, no matter how small or...
Custom-Built Software: The True Cost
November 23, 2021
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Higher upfront cost investment: Packaged software solutions are much cheaper than building a custom solution for your business. If your business uses a...
Ransomware: What It Is and How to Avoid It
November 23, 2021
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Cyber criminals can use a variety of different tools, but one of the most dangerous is ransomware. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that...
Increase Your Business’ Security With Two-Factor Authentication
November 23, 2021
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Traditional passwords that most people in businesses use today are easy to guess, relatively weak and give external threat little to no resistance in...
Brett Landry among San Diego's Top 40 Business Executives Under 40
November 23, 2021
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The San Diego Business Journal held their annual '40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40' event last night and we are proud to announce that Brett...
3 Hidden and Apparent Costs of IT Downtime
November 23, 2021
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Days of chaos. Disgruntled employees and clients. Loss of capital at an exponential rate. Experiencing IT downtime can be one of the most costly and...
Backing Up Data: Importance, Management and Cost
November 23, 2021
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70% of small businesses go out of business within a year of a large data loss incident.
The Real Costs of IT Downtime
November 23, 2021
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Chaos. Frustrated customers. Waiting employees. Thousands of dollars lost per hour. Having an IT failure can be one of the most stressful experiences a...
An Overlooked Opportunity to Accelerate Growth
November 23, 2021
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Most companies we talk to are looking for ways to grow their business. Sales and marketing are critical components to growing a business, however,...
Be sure to look past the "Sizzle"
November 23, 2021
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Salespeople have a saying: “sell the sizzle, not the steak.” When selling IT, they often focus on the attractive features of a new technology. The problem...
Why you may not want to hire an IT professional
November 23, 2021
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Have you thought about hiring an IT professional internally? For companies that reach a certain size, it is common to want to hire a full-time IT...
WHEN TO INVEST IN AN IT SECURITY AUDIT
November 23, 2021
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Most business executives know that they should invest in IT security to protect their company from potential breaches. But, why is it that many companies...
SKYRIVER IT HAS NOT BEEN ACQUIRED
November 23, 2021
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Skyriver IT has not been acquired and continues rapid growth under existing ownership structure.
IMPROVING BUSINESS RESULTS WITH TECHNOLOGY
November 23, 2021
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Are you using technology to its fullest potential? Far too often, we see businesses that just slap technology onto existing business processes without...
HOW DOES IT IMPACT COMPANY CULTURE?
November 23, 2021
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Have you ever thought about how IT support and infrastructure impacts company culture? They are more connected that you might think. Your company culture...
A FEW QUICK TIPS TO SECURE YOUR ENVIRONMENT
November 23, 2021
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The internet is incredibly useful for both work and recreation, but it’s become a terrifying security threat in recent years. Articles seem to be coming...
SKYRIVERIT NAMES NEW CEO
November 23, 2021
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We have had a few leadership changes recently as our CEO moves to Chairman of the Board and our CFO moves to CEO.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
November 23, 2021
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As 2017 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to wish you health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SKYRIVERIT TEAM
November 23, 2021
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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller
5 IT SECURITY TIPS FOR LIFE SCIENCE COMPANIES
November 23, 2021
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Cyber security is as much about good habits as it is about having the right hardware and software in place. Here are five IT Security Tips For Life...
EXPERIENCED IT ENGINEERS WANTED
November 23, 2021
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As we continue to grow, one of our challenges is finding experienced IT engineers who are interested in helping us change the IT services industry. So, we...
HOW TO AVOID BIASED IT RECOMENDATIONS
November 23, 2021
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IT professionals should be considered trusted advisors as they are critical to helping companies build and maintain the right IT infrastructure. The...
THE IMPORTANCE OF POLICIES & PROCEDURES
November 23, 2021
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Simply mentioning IT Policies and Procedures can generate a yawn from most business people. Not having IT Policies and Procedures can lead to unnecessary...
3 Myths that Prevent Companies from Getting Better IT
November 23, 2021
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So many companies we meet are unhappy with their IT solution, whether in-house or a provider. However, they are not willing to make a change. Why? They...
The Hidden Risks of Cloud Services
November 23, 2021
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Are you using cloud services, also known as software as a service (SaaS) or storage as a service? Cloud services are typically sold as “worry free” and...
Hacker Threat to Business Executives
November 23, 2021
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While this threat is not new (we first wrote about it over a year ago), it is still happening. So, we wanted you to be aware of it. It’s called “whaling”...
Trusted Advisor or Salesperson?
November 23, 2021
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When you walk into a Verizon store and ask about whether you should choose Verizon or Sprint, do you expect to get unbiased information? No, you get a...
Why You Need to Look Past Cool Features
November 23, 2021
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Have you ever bought something that had a lot of cool features, but did not do the basic thing well? For example a toaster oven that has all kinds of cool...
The Right IT Components for Growth
November 23, 2021
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Is your company in the habit of investing in your IT infrastructure? This is a common challenge we still see with growing companies. During the Great...
An Honest Assessment of IT Security
November 23, 2021
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There is a lot of talk about IT security. However, we have found that a lot of business managers do not have an honest assessment of where their network...
What’s the “Right” Amount to Spend on IT Infrastructure?
November 23, 2021
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One place where we see the most confusion around IT infrastructure is figuring out the right amount to spend for specific solutions and overall needs....
Why IT Policies and Procedures Really Matter
November 23, 2021
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Simply mentioning IT Policies and Procedures can generate a yawn from most business people. And that is why many businesses never develop them. However,...
Avoiding IT Meltdowns with a Disaster & Recovery Plan
November 23, 2021
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The more your company relies on technology, the more problematic IT disasters are for your company. Being proactive with IT security and maintenance...
The Misalignment of IT and Business Goals
November 23, 2021
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Is IT a critical component of your business? It certainly is for most businesses. And one of the big challenges we see is that many IT teams are...
Where to Find Cost Savings Around IT
November 23, 2021
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Is your organization looking for cost savings around IT? It’s a common strategy for businesses. Even fast growing companies sometimes need to rein in...
How IT “Variety” Could be Costing You
November 23, 2021
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Many fast-growing companies have a lot of “variety” in their IT infrastructures. They think that flexibility around types of computers, operating...
When Does Cloud Computing Make Sense?
November 23, 2021
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There is a lot less hype around cloud computing than just five years ago. And while everything has not moved to the cloud as was frequently predicted,...
Turning Data into a Competitive Advantage
November 23, 2021
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As companies grow, one of the big challenges we see is data getting stuck in different silos. When a company is small, it is easy to communicate and keep...
How IT Support Impacts Company Culture
November 23, 2021
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Have you ever thought about how your IT support and infrastructure impacts company culture? They are more connected that you might think. Your company...
How to Get Accurate IT Project Estimates
November 23, 2021
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It’s a common complaint that IT projects always get delayed and go over budget. And while technology can be complicated, that alone does not explain this...
Better IT Management Equals Better Results
November 23, 2021
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In speaking with many organizations and IT professionals, it has become clear that IT professionals typically get promoted to IT management for one of two...
An Important Time to Get Your IT Team’s Input
November 23, 2021
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The beginning of the year is when many growing businesses consider their upcoming space needs. This can lead to moving locations or adding additional...
Improving Efficiency with Integrated Data
November 23, 2021
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Does your sales system talk to your accounting system? When companies are small, it’s not a problem when your systems don’t talk to each other, because...
A Frequently Overlooked Responsibility
November 23, 2021
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In your organization, who is responsible for user education? In our experience, this is one of the most commonly overlooked responsibilities in IT...
What Exactly is Business Process Improvement?
November 23, 2021
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Recently, we have been talking more about Business Process Improvement (BPI) and we have come to realize that quite a few business executives are not...
Make Your IT Infrastructure a Strategic Advantage
November 23, 2021
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One of the things we see is that some companies only think of their IT infrastructure as an expense. What they are missing is how their IT infrastructure...
Have a Prosperous New Year!
November 23, 2021
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Was 2016 a good year for you? I hope so! In 2016, Skyriver IT faced some challenges, found new opportunities for growth, and made it to be a good year...
Have a Compassionate Holiday and New Year!
November 23, 2021
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Does your organization embody the values you want? After some challenges with employees and clients early in 2016, we realized that we were not living up...
The Risks of Software as a Service (SaaS)
November 23, 2021
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Software as a Service (SaaS) takes a lot of the IT concerns off of your IT team and typically provides a better experience for users (no need to update,...
Join Us for PitchFest 2016
November 23, 2021
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Do you want to see some of the coolest new startups in San Diego, while meeting a great group of people? Then join us for PitchFest 2016 on December 13th....
Train Your Users for Better IT Security
November 23, 2021
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There is a lot of technology you can apply to help protect your network from viruses, malware, denial-of-service attacks, and more. However, technology...
4 Important Security Tips to Protect Your Business this Holiday
November 23, 2021
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Did you know that more than half of all US computer virus attacks infect company networks with 100 employees or fewer? Combine that fact with even more...
How Thailand’s Recent Flooding will affect your Office Network
November 23, 2021
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Technology Overload? We want to Hear it!
November 23, 2021
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Westland Insurance Testimonial
November 23, 2021
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Westland Insurance "Just thought I’d let you know, that the Engineer that you sent to our office Terry was excellent. He solved our problems in record...
Divisa Capitol Testimonial
November 23, 2021
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Forexify International “Skyriver IT Services Group has met and excelled our expectations with their quick response times and ability to adapt to the...
Top Cybersecurity Risk Associated with Working From Home
November 23, 2021
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Over the past few months, a large portion of the workforce has transitioned to working remotely to adjust to the stay at home orders nationwide. While...
Saving Money on IT Spending with Fractional IT Services
November 23, 2021
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Global IT spending is forecasted to reach $3.9 trillion in 2020. Specific sections within IT spending like enterprise software, general IT services and...
Transitioning to Remote Work: Infrastructure, Processes and Best Practices
November 23, 2021
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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, businesses are working diligently to transition their employees to remote work to continue operations. Executive...
COVID-19 Recommendations and Alleviation Program For Customers
November 23, 2021
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Many of our customers, both locally and remotely, are experiencing many difficulties for the past several weeks during the coronavirus outbreak. Cities...
Hackers Are Exploiting The Coronavirus Pandemic
November 23, 2021
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Every industry is noticing a rise in coronavirus spam emails, but hackers are targeting healthcare institutions in particular. Hackers send out...