Before I get into what Managed Patch Updates are I should first discuss Patch Updates. Every program has bugs (yeah, there’s something you didn’t know!). The more complex the program, the more bugs it will have. While some of these bugs are merely annoying, some are dangerous. These dangerous bugs are referred to as vulnerabilities, […]
Managed Firewall Service
Years ago, firewalls were only needed by large companies that might be targeted by hackers. Over recent years, however, things have changed. The internet has become a much more dangerous venue. Hackers are no longer just selectively targeting big companies. Through malicious software (malware) and hacked websites they’re now targeting everyone. That includes big businesses, […]
Managed Data Backups
You’ve seen the TV ad where the man tells his wife he’s going to back up their computer. He configures the backup so quickly that he has time to go out and have an event-filled day. The wife returns, surprised to find him preparing dinner. What they don’t tell you is the days, weeks or […]
IT Managed Services Defined
In my normal course of business I come up against lots of folks in our space—some I consider friends, some I consider competitors. Some I don’t consider as being in our space at all. As an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) I only compare us to others who offer true IT Managed Services. The others […]
Drop the Box: File Sync and Share for Businesses
Recently I did a webinar discussing the features to look for in a cloud file sync and share solution. If you’re considering using Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, SkyDrive (now OneDrive) or any of the many others for your business, you may want to watch this recorded webinar before making your selection. In short, features like […]