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It pays to be the most informed in the room!Ransomware Report – There’s a Lack of Training!
IT pros say there’s a lack of cybersecurity training across businesses worldwide. This is putting your data in jeopardy. Don’t be another statistic. Contact us today and we will train your team and secure your infrastructure. #stopransomware
Ransomware Report – Average Cost of Downtime is $46k!
The average cost of downtime (loss of productivity) from a single #ransomware attack is about $46,800. #stopransomware Learn more here.
Ransomware Report – Most Attacks Aren’t Reported
Only 1 in 4 #ransomware attacks are reported to authorities. Problem is bigger and growing. What else should you know about ransomware? Find out here.
Ransomware – SaaS
All it takes is one click by an employee to put your data in jeopardy. Protect your business with a Ransomware Protection and Recovery Solution. Contact us to learn more.
Ransomware – Everyday Devices
The best way to prepare employees to stop #ransomware attacks is to train them. Train new employees at orientation and all employees bi-annually. We will train your team and follow up with onsite and remote support. Contact us here.
Educate Your Team About Social Scams
Teach employees about social scams so they know what to expect and how to spot them. Prepare your team here.
Do You Know The Most Common Social Scams?
5 types of social scams your employees need to know about: phishing, baiting, quid pro quo, pretexting and tailgating. Define each with our helpful guide here.
Can You Spot Common Types of Ransomware?
Do you know some of the common types of #ransomware and what to do in the event you encounter it? We can help you #stopransomware – click here to learn how.
How To Avoid Ransomware – Provide Clear Instructions
Provide clear instructions on what to do if your employees encounter a potential #ransomware lure. Learn how here.
The Best Medicine to Prevent Ransomware – Educate!
Now that your team is working from home, it’s more important than ever to protect your business against #ransomware by educating your staff. Find out here. #stopransomware
Our RMM Uses World-Class Security
World-class security means security measures at every point. We use Datto RMM as our Remote Monitoring and Management solution because it has comprehensive security at every point. Learn how we ensure that you’re IT is safe and secure here.
Protect Your Investment with Remote Management
Technology isn’t only an asset. It’s a major investment. Let us arm you with actionable insights, to optimize that investment. We provide detailed reports that are easy to understand and are relevant to your business. Click here to learn more.
Instant Support = Peace of Mind
We can remotely support any device, from any location, within moments, which means we don’t need to be onsite to fix issues or errors. Learn more here.
Rapid Response
Our team’s rapid response means supporting any device, from any location, at any time. Find your peace of mind here.
Our RMM Brings Value to Your Business, Instant Support to Your Team
We’re dedicated to providing premier monitoring and management services of your tech assets, delivering better service and greatly reducing any potential for downtime or disruptions to your operations. Learn more here.
Using an RMM Brings Proactive Support
With Datto RMM, we address potential issues before they become a problem because we have the ability to monitor your businesses’ devices, applications, and systems continuously. Learn how you can add peace of mind to your business here.
The Value of RMM – We Manage and Maintain Your IT, You Focus On Business
As a Managed Service Provider, our top priority is effectively managing your network and technology assets to keep them safe and optimized so you stay productive. Learn how we can help you prioritize here.
The Value of RMM – Remote Management and Maintenance
Proactive support means peace of mind for your technology investment. With Datto RMM we can resolve many common issues before they actually affect your network. Learn more about proactive support here.
Are You Prepared?
In the case of cybersecurity, offense wins and the defense loses. Interested in learning more about cyber resilience or risk assessment? Give us a call.
Good Cybersecurity Documentation Can Mean Lower Insurance Rates
By documenting cybersecurity best practices for your business, you can negotiate reduced insurance premiums, broader coverage, and higher amounts of coverage. Learn more here.
Did You Know You Could Lower Your Insurance Rates?
Insurance premiums range from $10,000 for small organizations to over $100,000 for million-dollar businesses but cyber resiliency can reduce these costs. Learn more about how to save on insurance here.
Cyber Resiliency = Lower Insurance Costs
Cyber resiliency = lower insurance costs. Contact us to learn more about the cybersecurity practices to put in place at your business so you can negotiate better insurance terms.
Do Your Customers Know That Their Data Is Safe With You?
Being cyber resilient can reduce the economic impact on your business after a cyber attack and instill confidence in your customers who know that you are able to protect their data. Contact us to learn how we can give your technology resiliency.
You Need An Incident Response Plan
An incident response plan identifies the necessary steps to take when a data incident occurs. To learn more about these steps, check out this ebook.
A Risk Assessment Is A Good Idea, For Any Size Business
Have you completed a risk assessment and incident response plan for your business? If not, your business is at risk. Contact us; we’re here to help.
Cyber Resiliency – The Power to Bounce Back From an Attack
Cyber resiliency aims to defend against cyber attacks and ensure that the business is able to survive. Learn more about how your business can become cyber resilient.
Losing Control Over Your Own Data Is Never Fun – Do You Have Plan to Recover?
If your e-commerce system, website, email, or customer data was suddenly inaccessible because of an attack, would you be able to get back up and running within minutes, hours, days, or at all? Check out this ebook to learn more.
Getting Hacked Can Be Devastating To Your Business
Did you know that 60% of businesses that are hacked go out of business within 6 months? Learn how your business can become cyber resilient to prevent this. Click here to learn more.
Get Ahead of the Windows 7 End of Life Deadline
Get ahead of the Windows 7 End of Life deadline. We’ll make it easy for your organization to migrate. Contact us to learn how.
Make a Windows 10 Migration Plan Today! Call the Professionals.
We can help you choose the right migration path to Windows 10 for your business. Learn more here.
“Change” Shouldn’t Be a Four Letter Word
Change can be difficult. When it comes to migrating from Windows 7, we can make it easy. Find out how here.
Windows 10 Is Designed To Be The Last Windows
#Windows10 is the last Windows. No more costly upgrades once you’ve migrated from Windows 7. We can get this done for you.
Have You Made Plans to Migrate From Windows 7?
With Windows 7 End of Life approaching, it’s time to think about your migration plans. We can help. Contact us today for a no-risk assessment.
Are You Still Running Windows 7 in Your Company?
40% percent of businesses are still running Windows 7. Odds are you and your business are in this group. Contact us and let us help you prepare for Windows 7 End of Life.
Imagine A Pain-Free and Worry-Free Migration!
We have the expertise to make your organization’s migration to Windows 10 a success. Find out more here.
Operating Systems Don’t Upgrade Themselves, Do They?
Hire the professionals to migrate your business to Windows 10 because your Windows 7 problem won’t fix itself. Find out why this matters here.
Report – 40% of All PCs Are Still Running Windows 7!
Find out what Windows 7 End of Life Means for your Business here. According to ComputerWorld, 40% of all PCs are running Windows 7. Odds are there are several Windows 7 machines, many tasked with important things, in your company that need to be upgraded or replaced. January 2020 is coming up, FAST! Contact us today.
Goodbye Windows 7!
Goodbye Windows 7. Hello Windows 10, the “last” Windows. No more difficult upgrades. Let us help you migrate. After migration, let us show you the benefits of a managed services agreement. All your IT, managed, maintained, backed up, and secured. No worries, no fuss, easy to budget. What could be simpler? Contact us today!
Still Using Windows 7 In Your Business? Don’t Risk It!
Don’t leave your business open to security vulnerabilities. Migrate to Windows 10 with minimum downtime and maximum peace of mind. Protect your business with the latest operating system, we train your team, and watch your KPI’s go off the charts! Let Smart Technology Solutions show you how cost effective and worry-free a managed services agreement can be for your company. Contact us today!
To Upgrade or Replace? That is the Question!
To upgrade or replace devices, that is the question when it comes to Windows 10. Some older machines may have the power to handle an upgrade to Windows 10, others may need to be replaced. How can you know for sure? We’ve prepared a checklist for you here.
It’s Time to Prepare for Windows 7 EOL
It’s time to prepare for Windows 7 End of Life. We can help. Click here for a handy checklist.
Windows 7 End Of Life On the Horizon – Is Your Company Ready?
Windows 7 End of Life set for January 2020. Is your organization prepared to migrate? Let us help your company take the steps necessary to transition away from Windows 7. Contact us today!
Hindsight Is Always 20/20
Ask the 30% of companies who lost data from SaaS applications according to a recent survey if they backup their SaaS data. Hindsight is always 20/20, but why wait to protect your important data? Learn more here.
Thoughts On Data Retention
Would you rather retain your Office 365 data forever, or for a few months? Depending on your industry, there may be retention regulations that go far beyond Microsoft’s default policy (which is just a few months). Plus, in today’s litigious age, it pays to be safe and not sorry. Learn more here.
Is Your Office 365 Data Backed Up?
Office 365 may host your data in the cloud, but how do they back it up? They aren’t responsible for your data, they only make sure that you can access their service to send and receive email. Find out how you can safeguard your company’s cloud data here.
How to Lose Cloud Data – Tip #3
How to lose cloud data, tip 3: make an employee angry…really really angry. Have you followed Street & Smart’s A Method for finding, recruiting, and retaining employees, and were slow to hire and quick to fire? With a SaaS backup solution in place, your company data is safe from disgruntled employees. Find out more here.
How to Lose Cloud Data – Tip #2
How to lose cloud data, tip 2: over-write data in Office 365, it’s not uncommon. Learn how to avoid this face-palm moment here.
How To Lose Cloud Data – Tip #1
How to lose cloud data, tip #1: accidentally delete your files, it happens all the time! Learn how you can mitigate the risk of accidentally deleting your own cloud data here.
What Do You Do When That “Oops!” Moment Happens
Oops! you just deleted your Office365 data…now what? If you’ve got SaaS backup in place, don’t sweat it! Learn more here.
Think Your Cloud Data is Backed Up? Think Again
Think #SaaS products (Office 365, Adobe, Salesforce) back up your data? Think again. Learn why you need business continuity.
Be Part of the Solution! Protect Your Data!
IT pros say there’s a lack of cybersecurity training across businesses worldwide. Why put your data in jeopardy? Be a part of the solution, not another statistic. Contact us today, and we’ll show you how a business continuity/disaster recovery solution can fit into your budget.
How Much Does a Ransomware Attack Cost?
The average cost of downtime (loss of productivity) from a single ransomware attack is about $46,800. A business continuity/disaster recovery solution from us costs much less. Contact us today to learn more.
Only 25% of Ransomware Attacks Are Reported
Only 1 in 4 ransomware attacks are reported to authorities. The problem is bigger then we care to admit and growing. What else should you know about ransomware? Find out here.
Just One Click, and Poof! Then What?
All it takes is one click by an employee to put your data in jeopardy. Protect your business with a Ransomware Protection and Recovery Solution. To learn more about these solutions, contact us. You’ll be glad you did – in today’s digital environment, it’s not a matter of IF you and your company are attacked, it’s a matter of WHEN you’re attacked.
Cybersecurity Training? Yep, We Do That!
The best way to prepare employees to stop ransomware attacks is to train them. Train new employees at orientation and all employees bi-annually. Bet you didn’t know that Smart Technology Solutions will provide cybersecurity documentation and train your team on how to avoid cybersecurity risks, and, the best part is, if you’ve got the support hours available, it may not cost you anything! Contact us to find out more!
Learn About 5 Types of Social Scams
5 types of social scams your employees need to know about: phishing, baiting, quid pro quo, pretexting and tailgating. Define each with our helpful guide here.
Proper Training is the Key to Avoiding Ransomware
Provide clear instructions on what to do if your employees encounter a potential #ransomware lure. Learn how here.
How to Protect Your Business from Ransomware
Protect your business against #ransomware by educating your staff. Find out where to start here. #stopransomware
Ransomware Stat #8
#Ransomware stat 8: With BCDR, 90% of IT pros report clients fully recovered from an attack in 24 hours or less.
Ransomware Stat #7
#Ransomware stat 7: 28% of IT pros report SaaS #ransomware infections in the last year.
Ransomware Stat #6
#Ransomware stat 6: 57% of IT pros predict ransomware will infect social media accounts.
Ransomware Stat #5
#Ransomware stat 5: #cryptolocker is still king with 71% of IT pros still battling this giant.
Ransomware Stat #4
#Ransomware stat 4: 35% of IT pros reported multiple attacks against SMBs in a single day.
Ransomware Stat #3
#Ransomware stat 3: Only 24% of attacks are reported to authorities, meaning the ransomware epidemic is bigger than we know.
Ransomware Stat #2
#Ransomware stat 2: Construction/Manufacturing is the top targeted vertical for hackers this year.
Ransomware Stat #1
#Ransomware stat 1: On average, downtime costs 10X MORE than the ransom.
Be Proactive, Not Reactive!
We take a proactive approach when it comes to the #technical needs of our clients. No matter what the day might bring we’ll ensure that your business continues to run smoothly. #businesscontinuity
Business Owners Need to Teach Staffers About Password Safety
When was the last time you thought about your passwords? If you’re a business owner or manager, have you trained your employees how to choose good ones AND how to keep them safe? Even basic cybersecurity needs to be intentional – think about asking a professional for help. That’s what we’re here for.
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We’re a Trusted Resource
Offload difficult, time-consuming tasks to a team of technology experts. We have the resources, flexibility and experience. Contact us today! #MSP
Too Many Hats?
Are you running a business AND managing your IT? Let’s take some of that responsibility off of your plate. Check out this eBook to learn more.
Leave IT To The Pros
Allow us to secure your business systems and data from all threats with ongoing technology monitoring and management. Download this eBook to learn more.
You Need a Break!
Let us take on the IT responsibility of your plate. We’ll ensure that your business continues to run smoothly no matter what the day might bring. #MSP
Stretched Too Thin?
Feeling stretched thin when it comes to managing day-to-day IT tasks? It might be time to consider moving your IT workload to a managed service provider (that’s us!)
Guardians of Your Technology
As an IT Service Provider, we are the guardians of your IT. Contact us and reduce your business risk by putting complex tasks into the hands of experts. #ITpro
Sanity Check
For your own sanity and the sake of your business, it’s time to consider outsourcing your IT to a tech expert. Download this eBook to learn more about the benefits.
Cheaper Than An Employee!
Did you know that outsourced IT is generally more cost effective than hiring in-house IT staff for smaller businesses? Get proactive with your IT. Contact us today!
Law Firm Tip – Stay Up To Date With Patches, Backups, and Maintenance
We know the importance of #billablehours, so here’s another tip to help your firm avoid costly downtime: Perform timely hardware and software updates, maintenance and #backups.
Law Firm Tip – Backups Shouldn’t Be Set It and Forget It
#databackup has become common practice in law firms but are you sure you’re doing enough? Backing up your data once a day is no longer sufficient. Learn how to protect your firm from critical data loss in this eBook.
Law Firm Tip – Spend A Little More At First To Avoid Problems Later
We know the importance of #billablehours, so here’s a tip to help your firm avoid costly downtime: Don’t sacrifice quality to save money when purchasing hardware. It will benefit you to have strong technology in the long-run.
Law Firm Tip – Have You Calculated How Expensive Downtime Is For Your Firm?
In an article by @AALMagazine, the cost of network downtime was calculated for a firm operating on #billablehours. If a firm with 25 employees who bill at $200 per hour each lose one hour of uptime per month, that’s $60,000 a year on lost opportunity. Are you protected?
Law Firm Tip – Be Prepared, Not Blindsided
It doesn’t matter if it’s severe weather or #ransomware, if your systems are offline or you’ve lost valuable client data, it could be disastrous for your firm. Learn more about the #legal industry’s unique risks and best practices here.
Law Firm Tip – Find Out How Easy It Is To Partner With An IT Service Provider Today
If your #law firm is one of the many that identifies as a business that doesn’t have the #IT resource to effectively recover from a major outage, contact us today.
Focus On Your Business, Not Your IT
No time to manage the tech that supports your business? It might be time to consider outsourcing your #IT. We have the resources, flexibility and experience to manage a law firm’s unique IT needs.
Law Firm Tip – Ready For Court? What If There’s an Outage?
An outage during the last few days before court could be detrimental to the outcome of a case. Learn more about the #legal industry’s unique risks and best practices here.
Law Firm Tip – The Legal Calendar Stops For No One, Not Even A Technology Outage
In the world of #law, time stops for no one. Court dates are appointed, not chosen, contracts have deadlines & client meetings are a must. Therefore, any type of outage is a huge threat to your firm.
Waiting For Something To Break? There’s a Better Way!
Don’t wait for something to break. Let us ensure that your business runs smoothly no matter what the day might bring. #businesscontinuity
Law Firm Tip – Focus On Providing The Best Legal Services By Entrusting Your Technology To Professionals
As an #attorney, you’re committed to providing your clients with the best #legal advice and service possible. As an #IT Service Provider, we want to do the same for your technology.
Law Firm Tip – The Digital Revolution Is Here. Is Your Firm Ready?
More law firms are going paperless, investing in practice management software, and moving to the #cloud. With tech on the rise, law firms can be more productive. But when client data is digital, it’s at risk. Learn more here.