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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,...

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...

Have you ever thought about how your IT support and infrastructure impacts company culture? They are more connected that you might think. Your company...

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...

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...

The beginning of the year is when many growing businesses consider their upcoming space needs. This can lead to moving locations or adding additional...

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...

In your organization, who is responsible for user education? In our experience, this is one of the most commonly overlooked responsibilities in IT...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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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...

Forexify International “Skyriver IT Services Group has met and excelled our expectations with their quick response times and ability to adapt to the...

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...

Global IT spending is forecasted to reach $3.9 trillion in 2020. Specific sections within IT spending like enterprise software, general IT services and...

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, businesses are working diligently to transition their employees to remote work to continue operations. Executive...

Many of our customers, both locally and remotely, are experiencing many difficulties for the past several weeks during the coronavirus outbreak. Cities...

Every industry is noticing a rise in coronavirus spam emails, but hackers are targeting healthcare institutions in particular. Hackers send out...

The CIO performs some of the most important roles in modern businesses. From assessing current software processes to managing how IT is used within...

For businesses today, certifications and partnerships are becoming a necessity to exhibit competency in their respective fields. When businesses are...

In the managed services industry, there are several trade secrets that industry players often minimize or fail to mention; it is the practice of...

With tax season just around the corner, businesses of all kinds are preparing to file taxes while utilizing the best tools they can to save money and...

While most life science companies readily spend $200,000 plus on equipment to collect or analyze data, far too many skimp on IT infrastructure to...

As you start planning for success in 2013, be sure to include IT in your plans. When IT is part of your business planning, you can leverage it to gain...

What is a technology mindset?

The modern business has separated their business operations from their IT operations. The IT operations are often looked at as a cost of doing business...

An organization’s IT strategy is one of the most impactful factors in how a business’ operations is run. IT strategies impact an array of business...

More than 80% of small businesses today are using technology to promote products and communicate with suppliers. Virtually all aspects of business...

Your business’ approach to IT is one of the most important strategic decisions. It’s often easy to see how a business approaches IT by the outcomes...

IT systems are at the core of most business’ operations. Businesses today rely heavily on their IT systems for security, performance and productivity,...

The pandemic forced a large percentage of the global economy to work from home due to a variety of restrictions. It’s been roughly a year since the...

Businesses of all sizes are starting to use small-time cybersecurity solutions to address a particular cybersecurity need in their business. These...

Your IT team is one of the most important catalysts to scaling your business. The typical IT team spends the vast majority of their time on maintaining...

When it comes to scaling, IT is often seen by companies as a commodity to add servers and fix technical issues. Companies with this approach to IT...

Microsoft has experienced significant growth in their user base after the pandemic started. Their user base for Microsoft Exchange and Teams jumped...

The modern workplace is changing rapidly and many organizations are embracing hybrid work models that include remote work. Although the accommodations...

Companies lose over $400 billion per year due to activities like vandalism and theft. Small businesses in particular can lose up to $50,000 per year...

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What is ransomware?

The past year has seen some of the biggest shifts in cybersecurity and remote work. These shifts have placed heightened cybersecurity responsibilities...

SolarWinds, one of the nation’s largest IT vendors, experienced a devastating breach nearly a month ago. It is believed that the cyberattack was done...

Several large American companies have been breached, but none have been more shocking than the cyber attack on FireEye.

With lockdown procedures beginning across the United States, travel amongst Americans has taken a sharp decrease. The resurgence of COVID-19 has sent...

Since the pandemic has started, the FBI has reported a 300% increase in reported cybercrimes. A large percentage of the victims of cybercrimes are...

What is the CCPA? The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) went into effect on January 1st 2020 and it has had a vast impact on businesses operating...

With lockdown orders and mask mandates only intensifying over the past month, employees have become accustomed to remote work. Future aspirations of...

The past few weeks have been emotional and filled with turmoil and uncertainty for most Americans. In the past week, all 50 states had protests and...

The curve for COVID-19 has begun to flatline and federal and local governments are giving guidelines for businesses to open. As businesses are starting...

Since the coronavirus pandemic has taken significant effect globally, hackers and other cybercriminals have exploited the widespread anxiety and fear...

A CRM tool like Salesforce.com can help you automate follow-up for payment, which helps you reduce time to receive payment and minimize non-payment...

Microsoft released Office 365 a few months ago and it has generated a lot of buzz in some segments, and we wanted to make sure you were aware of its Pros...

Case Study: Castle Creek Capital At a Glance Castle Creek Capital called Skyriver to report ongoing issues with older server equipment they had.  They...