How to Keep Your Systems and Data Safe While Employees Work from Home
March 30, 2020
Now that the initial wave of chaos created by shifting employees to a work-from-home strategy is over, we want to remind you to continue keeping your systems and data secure. Keeping your systems safe can be especially challenging when employees work from home. Remember that cyber criminals are doing all they can to exploit the current situation, […]
Preparing for Disaster and Keeping Your Business Operating
March 27, 2020
With the quarantine measures taken to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, businesses across the country have been scrambling to keep operating. Offices have largely been shut down, and workers are operating remotely. While modern technology provides the means for workers to continue to work and collaborate from the safety of their homes, uncertainty looms. It is currently unknown how […]
Best Practices for Working from Home During COVID-19 Quarantine
March 23, 2020
Working from home was once considered a luxury that few could experience. But in today’s fast paced, interconnected world where you can access just about everything you need from any device of your choosing, working from home is a fairly common opportunity. But there’s a difference between having the option to work from home and having no choice but to […]
What 5G Means for Businesses
March 18, 2020
It was just about 10 years ago that 4G data speeds hit the US market, starting with the release of the HTC Evo. 4G allowed mobile devices to compete against broadband connections and Wi-Fi networks. It opened the doors for the modern, mobile-first internet that we utilize today. While 4G access was fairly limited back then, it’s become the standard […]
Be Prepared: Office 2010 End of Service is Coming in October
March 9, 2020
Is your business still using Office 2010? Then you may have noticed a little message appear at the top of a Word document or Excel sheet stating that support for your software is coming to an end. This is not an empty threat. On October 13, 2020, Office 2010 will cease to be supported. That means no more patches, […]
Why is Two Factor Authentication So Important for Businesses?
March 6, 2020
Two-factor authentication is a simple, yet effective tactic to implement into your cyber security strategy. Chances are, you’ve had to use it in your day-to-day life already, whether it’s logging into Netflix or Facebook or something else. The process is simple. You login to your account as you normally would with an email/username and a password. Rather than granting immediate […]
Our Clients Speak (February 2020)
March 2, 2020
Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for January 2020. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good as the people providing those services. I really appreciate the super fast assistance in getting my remote desktop connection […]
Are Smart Appliances a Vulnerability for Your Business?
February 28, 2020
The rise of smart technology and interconnected devices has brought a level of control and convenience like never before. From a singular location, you can operate the lights, turn on a coffee maker, check your fridge, lock/unlock your doors, and so much more. It’s one of those advances in technology that has left many feeling like they’re living in the future. Unfortunately, more devices means more points of access […]
Outsourcing Your CIO – Is It a Good Idea?
February 26, 2020
Technology is heavily integrated into most businesses today. Even if your company isn’t a “tech” company by nature, you have computers, tablets, smart phones, smart devices/appliances, cloud-based software, online databases, and more. As your business grows, it just seems to get more and more complex. In order to keep things in working order while maintaining security and standards, you […]