When talking about security threats that can affect a business, this no longer applies to physical threats, such as getting your inventory stolen by an intruder. Today, businesses also have to protect themselves against hackers and data breaches. Let’s consider the top things that businesses can do to protect against security threats. Train Employees to Recognize Phishing Scams Each year, businesses lose so much money globally to phishing scams. Simply put, phishing is when hackers use deceptive means and trick people into disclosing sensitive information or data. For instance, your
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Avoiding Security Threats
3 Benefits of Cloud Storage Solutions
Currently, cloud storage is one of the most efficient options for storing data. By 2025, there will be more than 100 zettabytes of data stored online. There are a lot of providers who are offering this service, so you will never run out of options. With cloud storage, instead of storing data on-site on local storage devices, the data is continuously synced to a remote location. This data can be easily accessed using an internet connection. Here are some of the benefits of cloud storage for your business. Data is
The New IT Sees Business Differently
The New IT intuitively responds to the universal realities of doing business. It equips you with solutions that keep yuo a step ahead in achieving these desired outcomes. Workforce Productivity and Collaboration Maximize uptime in the hybrid workforce reality. Infrastructure Flexibility and Agility Transforming enterprise computing to optimize business outcomes. Sustainability Improvements Cleaner, leaner operations with a smaller carbon footprint. Industry-specific Outcomes Customized solutions for specific vertical markets. Easy to implement solutions. Backed by world class support. Maximize your time and resources. The New IT Revolutionize Business New IT is
How to Find the Right IT Company for Your Business
With technology ever-changing and with the latest updates on hardware and software, many businesses find it important to outsource their IT services. But this is difficult for most businesses because IT firms appear to be the same out there. In 2018, 72% of IT support firms provided disaster recovery services. If outsourcing IT services is an idea that your company has considered, you should then be aware of choosing the right firm that will meet the expectations of your business. To help you make the best decision, here are the
Top 5 IT Trends Concerning Businesses in 2022
We kicked off 2021 with the Top 5 Business Technology Needs. They were Security Services, Cloud Services, Managed IT Support, Business Resiliency, and Business Productivity. In 2021, the challenges of 2020 not only remained, but grew. Now, we see there’s no going back to the way it was before the pandemic. This year, Business Resiliency and Security remain top IT Trends for businesses. The digital transformation continues. And the increased impact on finances by staffing challenges, supply chain disruption and inflation add stress to the business overall. As a leading
7 Security Questions to Ask Your IT Provider
Is Your IT Provider Secure? On July 2, 2021, roughly 50 IT managed service providers (MSPs) were part of a cyberattack via one of the remote monitoring and management tools they used. While this not the software that The AME Group uses, it does serve as a wakeup call to both providers and their clients. You trust them with your business, but how secure is your IT provider? As with any IT managed service provider, The AME Group utilizes a collection of tools to help keep our clients efficiently running
5 Factors to Consider When Outsourcing IT Support Services
Businesses across the globe are becoming increasingly reliant on technology to run their operations. Consequently, there is a growing need for quick, effective IT support. You can opt to hire and run an in-house IT team or outsource managed IT services. Outsourcing IT security and services allows you to focus on your core competencies without a worry about data management or IT infrastructure. However, before you opt for tech support for small businesses, you may need to take into account several critical considerations. To facilitate a smooth integration between your
The AME Group Becomes Member of MSPAlliance®
The AME Group joins vibrant global consortium of cloud, managed service providers and technology enabling vendors. October 3, 2020 — The AME Group announced that it has become a member of the oldest managed services group. MSPAlliance is the oldest Managed Services group and the only Accrediting and Standards based body created specifically for the Managed Services Industry. With thousands of members worldwide, the MSPAlliance is a very powerful and influential global network of IT professionals. MSPAlliance works in a collaborative effort with service providers, technology enabling vendors, governmental bodies
8 Benefits of Technology Solutions for Business
Technology in business today continues to impact the world profoundly. It has played a big part in the tremendous growth in trade and commerce we are currently experiencing. Modernization of IT infrastructure generates innovative solutions that allow small enterprises to tap into their full potential. From Infrastructure as a Service, high-speed internet to cloud technologies, the future is bright for companies willing to adopt the change. Here are some benefits of technology solutions for business. 1. Improved Business Agility Technology solutions allow small businesses to remain agile and quick to
Why You Need to Outsource Your IT Department
Many business owners overlook the importance of their IT department. However, implementation of technology solutions for business is essential to help a business’s overall wellbeing and growth. A high-quality outsourced IT department can help with network security problems, provide you with a trained staff and be cost-effective. Access to a Qualified and Experienced Staff While there are many businesses who may overlook IT altogether, there are others who spend a lot of time training their IT professionals. Worse yet, they may even hire inexperienced individuals to act as their IT