As a Managed Services Provider (“MSP”), security is at the forefront of our focus. In a recent Insight, “Email Security: The More Things Change, The More They Stay the Same”, we highlighted several key concepts: Email continues to be the leading attack vector for all types of security breaches. Email security providers saw a 64%…
Although we continuously keep our eyes on future trends in information technology, this time of year, we like to reflect on the past twelve months to see what topics grabbed our (and the industry’s) attention. Throughout this year, we’ve seen some consistent themes in IT that we’ve highlighted in our monthly Insights: COLLABORATION – The need…
As Microsoft introduces its first Microsoft 365 pricing increases in a decade, a new billing model means significant changes for Microsoft 365 customers. You’ve probably heard of Microsoft 365. And there’s a good chance your business is leveraging some level of Microsoft 365 services, whether for desktop office applications or the full range of cloud…
Security threats are a dime a dozen. Every week we learn about a new flaw or exploit that could put our businesses and data at risk. Whether it’s ransomware shutting down operations or data breaches exposing sensitive financial information and personal data, security incidents have become so common that they’re no longer surprising. What might…
Workflow in SharePoint After our July Insight, The Power of Power Apps: Low-Code Solutions for High Productivity, we received many questions about automation of business processes, specifically “What’s the right tool?” and “What’s the right approach?” So, we decided to take a step back and review the various approaches and technologies that you might consider…
With the recent boom in the remote workforce, we’ve seen a shift from desktop PCs to laptops and tablets for businesses. Because many of these devices lack traditional wired ethernet ports, Wi-Fi has become more critical than ever to the function of the business. Who hasn’t experienced someone breaking up during a Teams or ZOOM…
Workflow Automation and Cloud Collaboration Made Easy To understand the power of Power Apps, you must first understand all the pieces and parts. Microsoft Power Apps is not just a single tool. Power Apps is a suite of apps, services, connectors, and a data platform that allows for rapid custom application development to fit your…
More than ever, companies are experiencing the benefits of the Microsoft 365 platform. As a cloud-based service, the Microsoft 365 toolset is continuously evolving and improving to meet the needs of modern organizations. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, we help our customers realize the benefits of leveraging the features of Microsoft 365 to solve their…
UPDATE: In November 2021, the DoD announced changes to the original CMMC model (“CMMC 1.0”), including a reduction in the maturity levels from five to three and the processes for assessments and certifications. The revised model is called CMMC 2.0, and you can read our updated Insight here. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is…
Over the past decade, we’ve seen a significant shift in corporate compliance. Governments have launched new and unprecedented regulations while also enforcing old rules with renewed vigor. And an explosion of communications channels—from social media to collaboration platforms like Microsoft Teams—means there are many more ways rules can be violated. To protect your company, you…