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The Importance of Data Backups

Thursday, 06 July 2017 by Designer Ruby Porter

It is often said that the most valuable part of any computer is its data. Computer parts and components can be replaced, but data is gone forever once lost. While most large businesses understand the irreplaceable value of their data, the message can sometimes be lost on medium and small businesses. As a small business,

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6 Tips for Spotting Phishing Email Scams

Tuesday, 06 June 2017 by Designer Ruby Porter

Scammers often send emails to potential victims trying to trick them into divulging personal information or into unwittingly downloading malicious software. These messages are often referred to as phishing emails. While there are many scammers out there whose emails are immediately obvious as a scam (Congratulations! You just won a free trip to Bahamas. Send

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Are Your IT Dollars Being Spent as Effectively and Efficiently as Possible?

Wednesday, 17 May 2017 by Designer Ruby Porter

When was the last time your business evaluated its IT needs? Are your IT dollars being spent as effectively and efficiently as possible? In a CompTIA survey of over 400 businesses that use a Managed Service Provider, they found that: •46% of these companies reduced their IT budget by 25% or more by switching to

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Disaster Recovery: Is Your Business Adequately Prepared?

Thursday, 04 May 2017 by Designer Ruby Porter

As a managed IT service provider in Eugene, Oregon, we’ve seen our fair share of businesses that have been completely derailed by an unforeseen event. When disruptive incidents happen, it’s crucial that you know exactly what you’re going to do to get back on track as quickly as possible. The Importance of Data in Today’s

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The 5 Biggest Threats to Your Network Security (And What to Do about Them)

Thursday, 06 April 2017 by Designer Ruby Porter

Falling victim to cybercrime is expensive. The recently released Ponemon Institute study on cybercrime in 2016 found that the average annual losses of companies that are victims of a cyberattack exceed $9.5 million. That’s a lot of money, and while larger companies tend to be the targets of cybercriminals more often, even your small business’s

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Using Technology to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level

Sunday, 05 March 2017 by Designer Ruby Porter

Running a small business is hard and requires those who do to wear a lot of different hats. Business owners need to work efficiently both in how they spend their money and where they focus their efforts. Fortunately, there are many different technological solutions available to make operating a small business easier and to allow

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