by Steve Kennen | Sep 7, 2021 | Business Continuity, Cloud Computing, Managed IT, Network Security
Your backup software probably isn’t providing what you need. I know that’s a strong statement. But it’s rooted in reality. Too many companies think that their data is safe because they’re using a backup tool. But their data is actually in peril, which...
by Brad Link | Feb 25, 2021 | Cloud Computing, Tech Tips
I couldn’t do my work without Microsoft Teams. After COVID-19 pushed us toward going remote, we began relying on Microsoft Teams for internal communication, collaboration on projects, and more. Today, this software is a go-to tool for Proactive IT. Maybe you’d...
by Steve Kennen | Jul 14, 2020 | Cloud Computing, General
Back in March, Mecklenburg County issued a COVID-19 stay-at-home order, and my whole team started working remotely. While I wasn’t exactly thrilled to lead our company from a bedroom desk, the past months have been pivotal for our team. Not only did we transition our...
by Steve Kennen | Jun 2, 2020 | Cloud Computing, General
What if I told you there’s a cybersecurity solution that “can block over 99.9 percent of account compromise attacks”? Don’t take my word for it. Read this Microsoft article on multi-factor authentication (MFA). If you’re not familiar with MFA, in short, it is a way to...
by Steve Kennen | Jun 26, 2019 | Cloud Computing
Serverless networks are coming to businesses near you. Yes, I’m talking about technological advances that could mean you’ll never need to buy another server again. Back in the day, businesses needed on-site servers to run their applications, store their...
by Steve Kennen | Jun 14, 2019 | Cloud Computing
It was called “the worst service disruption in Salesforce’s history.” Yes, I’m referring to the recent Salesforce disaster that sparked over 3,000 outages and affected users across the United States according to CRN. It’s a timely reminder that there are benefits and...
