The exodus from the office during the pandemic has driven permanent changes in the shape of the corporate network. Growth in the area of internet of things (IoT) and mobile devices as well as cloud computing have altered how the network is managed and protected. Network IT teams are increasingly applying the principles of the secure access service edge (SASE) to bolster cyber security efforts. The changing nature of network access has only served to further complicate an already-blurred … [Read more...]
The Perks of Managed IT Services
Digitization has taken the world by storm. Cloud-based technologies are widely used, providing a host of efficiencies, and managed IT services are also part of the race to adopt cloud-based solutions. If you haven’t thought about adopting this approach, we’ll outline some reasons why you should consider it. Managed IT can support and augment your existing IT staff, streamline bottlenecks, and help you maximize your technology investments. Additionally, your managed IT provider is available to … [Read more...]
How to Assess and Address the Risk of Shadow IT
Since the dawn of the cloud era, shadow IT has been an issue. Even if you don’t recognize the term, you are familiar with shadow IT, as it refers to any devices, software, or other technology accessed by members of your organization without going through the normal procurement steps. The catch-22 of cloud solutions is that they are so simple to download and use that employees often forget that what they are doing is accessing technology without the approval of IT. They may find a project … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Managed Security May Be Right for Your Company’s Security Strategy
The abrupt shift to work-from-home environments in 2020 brought cyber security to the forefront of companies’ priorities. It has caused security to go from being an afterthought to a central part of business strategies across every industry. While some larger corporations may have an in-house security team ready to handle the varied and frequent threats attacking dispersed branch locations and home offices, many businesses have turned to managed security. The Argument for an In-House Team: … [Read more...]
Build Your Core Business by Outsourcing Your IT Needs
Congratulations! You and your startup business have made it past launch and are scaling up. Or perhaps you’re a mature company that is refining their process. In either case, your focus is now on your core business and you want to stay agile and responsive to your customers. You may have reached the stage where you’re wondering whether you should grow your own IT Department, or whether it makes more sense to partner with an IT firm that can use their resources and expertise to support your … [Read more...]