Five Reasons to Upgrade from Windows 7 Today
READ TIME: 4 MIN Windows 7 is going end-of-life in January 2020 – less than six months from the time we’re writing this. The early data shows that most companies haven’t prepared for this deadline. Almost 20% of organizations have no idea when the deadline will hit, and only 6% know when then the deadline will hit […]
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Windows 7 Will Go Out of Compliance as it Goes End of Life (EOL)
READ TIME: 4 MIN There have been many articles that cover how Windows 7 will make your computer more vulnerable to malware. When the system goes end-of-life in January 2020, Microsoft will stop issuing security updates for all but the most severe issues, leaving its legacy systems undefended. Viruses and malware are far from the […]
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In the Era of Advanced Phishing Attempts, Email is a Weapon
READ TIME: 2 MIN Phishing emails have come of age over the last two years. No longer are misspellings and obvious 419 scams the hallmark of an email scam. Instead, attackers use sophisticated HTML and spoofing tricks to make messages from dangerous phishing sites look legitimate. They’ll impersonate your boss or your CFO and ask […]
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Phishing is Changing – Can You Change Too?
READ TIME: 4 MIN Phishing attacks can leave enterprises of all sizes vulnerable. One single successful phishing attack can result in a number of consequences for a small business, including loss of important data, a compromised system, brand damage and expensive recovery costs. The increased digitization of businesses, the popularity of online billing operations and the growth of eCommerce are all factors in […]
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How to Budget for IT Hardware & Software
READ TIME: 3 MIN Believe it or not, tech budgeting doesn’t have to be painful…if you have support. With the justification of your technology budget becoming more and more correlated with KPIs and tangible efficiencies, the explanation of having a 5-year-old server that needs to be replaced because it’s just getting too “old” will not win the day. Trying to secure a maximum amount of dollars to cover any […]
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NexusTek/Barracuda Event – Business Security for the Cloud Era
READ TIME: 1 MIN Security, Access, and Reliability for Cloud-Connected Networks and Applications In a recent report by our security partner Barracuda, 62% of enterprises said their on-premises security exceeds their cloud security. And 83% of IT professionals spoke of concerns about deploying traditional firewalls in the cloud. Join the discussion with our guest, Ezra […]
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Top 3 Hottest IT Projects for Small Businesses this Summer
READ TIME: 4 MIN As a small business, you are more agile when it comes to adopting new technologies. With small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with a strict budget, you must also be cautious about spending. The challenge is how to determine which IT project should be a priority and will offer a proven return on investment (ROI)? Here are three summer technology […]
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5 Quick Tech Tips for Properly Disposing of Your Technology
READ TIME: 3 MIN Today, your device is practically a window into your soul. Well, that may be overreaching, but many would agree that the thought of their device in the hands of an unknown entity is certainly a reason to take care when disposing of that smartphone, laptop, or tablet. This is a brief […]
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EOL: The Real Risks of Running Outdated Platforms
READ TIME: 3 MIN Advancements in technology move at a faster pace than any other industry. The routine updates recommended for your tech assets are not meant to annoy you, although it may seem that way. In short, the improvements being developed are purposeful for security reasons and to optimize efficiency. The same goes for […]
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NexusTek Takes Cyber Security Seriously
READ TIME: 2 MIN Hackers definitely have a bad rap, and some would say deservedly so. Society has been informed by the somewhat sensational media coverage of cybercrime and the “bad actors” who seek to illegally access networks, steal data, and wreak havoc on businesses large and small. The truth is that while there are […]
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