Businesses in regulated industries must ensure compliance with regulations to help them to protect their data, brand, customers, and employees. For instance, financial institutions must adhere to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, while healthcare facilities must meet the standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

However, achieving compliance is not as simple as ticking off items on a checklist, as each business has unique needs that must be taken into account.

Every business owner knows that they must cut unnecessary costs for their organization to remain profitable. One way to do so is to work with a managed IT services provider (MSP). By outsourcing your IT needs to an MSP, you can save money on tangible costs such as hardware and software expenses, as well as on intangible costs such as downtime.

A managed IT services provider (MSP) offers a wide range of outsourced IT solutions, from network and server administration to help desk support to data backup. But perhaps one of the most essential services an MSP can provide to small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours is cybersecurity.

It seems that with every advancement we make with data security, hackers are able to find a way through.

As a business owner, you need to make sure your company is using the best IT solutions in order to stay competitive and secure. This is one of the reasons why you need to update software and replace hardware regularly. However, upgrading your IT can be expensive — especially if you’re a small business on a tight budget.

Upgrading your IT can be a nightmare, especially when the current system was installed decades ago.

Migrating to the cloud can be a daunting task for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). There are many things to consider when making the move, such as data security, compliance requirements, and budget. But the process is worth it if done correctly, as it can lead to increased efficiency, scalability, and profitability.

This month we’ve been discussing the value of updating your current technology.

Information technology (IT) is essential to the success of any company. But what many business owners don't realize is just how important it is to have the right IT partner in order to achieve organizational goals. A good IT partner can help your business grow and succeed, while a subpar one can hinder growth, cause a lot of headaches, and waste your time and money.

We’ve talked about some of the more common threats that all businesses need to be careful of, but how dangerous is the web and how much of a risk is the current landscape?