9 Ways to Spot Email Phishing Scams
What are phishing emails and how much damage can they do to businesses? Phishing emails are a type of scam where criminals send an email that appears to be from a legitimate vendor or client and ask you to provide sensitive information or worse, a payment. According...
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Why Do Law Firms Need Managed IT Services
Every law firm has two major challenges. One of them is the storage of the sheer volume of data their business creates and the other one is the protection of that data. The last few decades' worth of technology has created a very solid solution for the first...
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Benefits of an MSP for IT Support
Managed Service Providers - or MSPs - are often recommended as a cost effective IT solution for small businesses. For a minimal monthly fee, MSPs provide a reasonably priced solution to the complex technology pains of small businesses. Here’s a look at the various...
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Data Connectivity Issues – Causes and Cures
Connectivity between devices and networks is the foundation of a modern logistics. Facilities with data connectivity issues often find themselves in trouble as productivity declines and cost increases. There are many causes of these issues, we try to define several...
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5G and Wi-Fi 6: Complementary Technologies for Connectivity in Enterprise
5G and Wi-Fi 6 may seem like competing technologies but nothing could be further from the truth. Where 5G has the edge in providing large scale exterior coverage, it suffers from the same issues as 4G trying to penetrate and cover building interiors. Wi-Fi 6 bridges...
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What are my IT guys doing all day?
Many executive think that if they don’t see problems popping up all the time with their IT network, then systems are running well and there are no issues. They wonder "what are my IT guys doing all day?". In reality, actions are being taken behind the scenes to ensure...
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Have a Disaster Recovery Plan – Don’t Get Caught “Flood Footed”
Bad things happen: Do you have a disaster recovery plan? On October 28, 2012, what could never happen, happened. A Hurricane hit New York City, not Charleston but America’s largest city. Hurricane Sandy. The consequences were disastrous and resulted in a shutdown of a...
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Microsoft support for Windows Server 2008 ending soon, what’s your path forward?
What just happened? Well, Windows Server 2008/2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 are on their extended support phase now. This past July 9, 2019 for SQL Server and upcoming January 14, 2020 for Windows Server are the end-of-life dates. This means that if you're...
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The Risks of an Overworked IT Department
With technology guiding about every aspect of our business, companies run the risk of an overworked IT department. The constant drive to do more with less, cut costs, and pull "all nighters" leave many IT workers burned out and looking to cut corners instead of...
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Demands of Today’s Construction IT Network
How would you like to build a house using a hammer, nails and a hand saw? Fifty years ago, those tools would be OK to use. Today, however, they are not OK. We have nail-guns and circular saws that speed up building time exponentially. Likewise, construction technology...
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6 Signs it is Time to Move to the Cloud
Your IT infrastructure runs day after day processing orders, shipping products, and streamlining processes. When it was first installed, it provided some great competitive advantages. You had it all thought out carefully to increase efficiency and staff productivity...
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5 Ways Downtime Costs Your Business
The costs of business downtime is more than you realize. Whether you are in retail, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare or construction it can have a direct impact on your bottom line. Lost sales and data from unplanned outages can cause a host of avoidable...
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The Pirates of Silicon Valley have Hit the High Seas!
Maritime cyber security on land and at sea The International Maritime Organization has taken the initiative and issued guidelines to raise awareness across the industry on how to tackle maritime cyber security. Its aim is to "support safe and secure shipping, which is...
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12 Ways to Protect Yourself from Cyber Attack
There is a ongoing international battle being fought today between many forces, but on one front. It is a battle for information and it is being fought on your computer. Criminal hackers, foreign governments, and business competitors are all trying to break into your...
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How great IT helps you stay competitive in logistics
Did you know your IT network is your businesses’ best friend? You may not always feel that way because of the complexity and cost, but it’s true. Despite this complexity, it has been good enough for your business needs. You could say it’s "OK IT". But will it enable...
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Disaster Recovery Plan Template
This Disaster Recovery Plan Template was designed to assist you in the development of your Disaster Recovery Plan. This Disaster Recovery Plan Template was developed using the following resources. You are free to edit the Disaster Recovery Plan Template as you see...
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How Sourced IT Support Frees Internal Resources
Get the expertise and the flexibility you need with outsourced IT services. Outsourced IT enables core processes and allows businesses to function more efficiently and effectively. It provides access to professionals with highly specialized skills you may not have...
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Old school IT Practices That are Still Relevant Today
Technology changes rapidly, but at its core, the fundamentals of good IT strategy remain. Not a lot has changed since the early days of IT … except for everything. Luckily, many of the fundamentals of the early days of IT still apply, just in a different way. Here are...
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Common Cyber Threats That Move Smart Business Owners To Invest In Security
The impact of a security breach is often worse for SMB organizations since they have fewer resources to help recover after an attack. Many businesses know that it is important to budget for security to protect themselves in these types of situations. Unfortunately,...
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Going Green with the Cloud
Everywhere you look, you hear about businesses going to the cloud and loving it. You are also aware of many of the reasons why so many have moved to the cloud and not looked back. We at Responza are passionate about helping our clients find the perfect fit for them,...
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