What is an MSP?
A managed service provider (MSP) is an organization that remotely manages and maintains a client's network infrastructure and end user systems. Managed service providers proactively diagnose and resolve IT issues for small to medium businesses. An MSP protects an organization's
How to Select the Right Managed Services Provider for your Business
When determining the right MSP for your business, there are questions you should ask before signing any contract. If you are having issues with your current in house support team or looking for a managed services provider but do not
3 Ways to Prepare For Reduced Holiday Staff through IT
With the holidays just around the corner, businesses must prepare for keeping operations up and running with reduced staff. Rather than focusing on the number of people available and lack of man power, you can instead focus on altering IT
6 Questions for your Managed Services Provider in Los Angeles
As companies realize that maintaining their IT infrastructure is more challenging than their resources can handle, they are shifting towards hiring a managed service provider. Outsourcing IT shifts the responsibility of IT management into the hands of a professional. With
5 Reasons a Mid Market Business Outsources IT
Information technology is a critical component of any business. SMBs often overlook them because of the cost of hiring and maintaining an in-house tech department. From improved efficiency to reduced spending, there are many benefits of outsourcing IT. Each business
Facebook Breach: Over 50 Million Affected
For the second time this year, 50 million Facebook users have been affected by a data breach. The first breach involved Cambridge Analytica earlier this year and the sale of user data. The most recent breach occurred at the end
3 Ways to Prevent Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malware that generally holds a system or data hostage until a ransom is paid. There are different entry points hackers can access to deploy ransomware, such as a phishing attack or software vulnerabilities. Since data
4 Tips for Making the Most Out of Managed Services Agreement
Businesses that use managed services are clearly optimizing their time and resources by outsourcing IT to a third-party company, but are they getting the most out of their contract? In a nutshell, managed services allows businesses to have peace of
Protecting Against Malware through HIPAA Compliance
Healthcare organizations are required to follow HIPAA compliance. While this may seem like a pain for more institutions, it is a good way to protect against cyber-attacks. The regulations enforce aspects that protect against malware, which is your best defense
Small Business IT Support
Company leaders and executives face the challenge of deciding which option is best. Especially when it comes to small business IT support. From in-house IT technicians to outsourced IT support, the options continue to grow. Managed IT services have expanded