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The Ugly Truth about Downtime Costs and How to Calculate Your Own

(Updated 3/30/21) Every business wants to reduce its costs. But what if avoiding technology upgrades to reduce expenditures was actually increasing them? According to Gartner, The average cost of network downtime is around $5,600 per minute. That is around $300,000 per hour. For any business, $300,000/hr is a lot on the line. Beyond the monetary costs, IT downtime can...

Network Infrastructure: Everything You Need To Know

Understanding the essentials of network infrastructure is key to boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and securing data for businesses. With an average cost of around $253 spent per employee annually, it’s also critical to know how that money is being put to good use. We’ll discuss critical elements and how they can positively influence your operations, helping you make...

Is Your Business Ready for Windows 10 End-of-Life?

Windows is Microsoft’s longtime flagship series of operating systems. It’s used globally for computers by businesses and at home. Yet, with Windows 10 end-of-life date in 2025, it’s concerning that Windows 11 only has a global adoption rate of around 28%. The reason behind that isn’t simple. Some people dislike the UI changes or are uncomfortable with the new features....

10 Reasons Why You Should Outsource Your IT Help Desk

From startups to multinational corporations, technology is a cornerstone of business success. However, as the demands on IT infrastructure grow, many companies struggle to keep up with everyday issues. Full-time employees spend an average of 8.47 hours per week figuring out issues due to a lack of someone to help with their questions. That results in wasted productivity...

A Guide to IT Risk Assessments

With everything from cybersecurity threats to simply forgetting to install the latest software patch, a wide range of IT issues happen regularly. Brand damage, industrial sabotage, and IP theft rank among the top 3 IT concerns businesses have. Like most IT issues, those are best countered by being proactive, since acting after an incident doesn’t prevent the damage...

Is Cyber Insurance Right for Your Business?

As businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies, the risk of cyber threats looms larger. That’s why the cyber insurance market is expected to double by 2025, reaching a market size of $22 billion. This type of insurance is designed to offer financial protection against the consequences of incidents like cyberattacks and data breaches. Many businesses are still...

10 Signs of Poor IT Infrastructure

Understanding the health of your IT infrastructure is critical for any business environment. Key factors aren’t always obvious and can signal that your own IT systems are holding your business back. These signs range from strategic gaps, like a lack of an incident response plan, to red flags, like frequent downtime and outdated hardware. Addressing these issues is not...

Saving Time and Money: The Benefits of Managed IT Services

Technology is at the core of most businesses, making it vital to pick the right approach to IT management. Managed IT Services offer a compelling alternative to the traditional in-house IT model. On average, businesses using managed IT services saved 23% on IT costs. As tech expenses continue to grow, that represents a significant savings. Additionally, around 78% of...

Why Immutable Backups Are Essential for Any Business

An effective backup solution is essential to any modern business plan. Among these, immutable backups stand out as a secure and reliable option. Notably, they’re one of the best defenses against ransomware. Considering half of enterprises falling for a ransomware attack in the past 12 months, that value can’t be ignored. As organizations continue to be bombarded by...

Credential Stuffing: Everything You Need To Know

Cybercriminals aren’t always finding success in simply guessing passwords, as businesses embrace new approaches to protect users better. As digital protection improves, cyberattack strategies also change, with credential stuffing becoming increasingly common. Instead of relying on the targets to use easy-to-guess passwords, many threat actors are stealing login...

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