Why Move to Cloud Computing?
We’ve all heard this popular term or even know someone whose company has embraced it…. But is the cloud right for your business? In its most basic sense, cloud computing enables users to run programs from the internet that traditionally would’ve run from an application installed locally on their computer. Most clients are rightfully cautious […]
A St. Louis Disaster Recovery Story: Saving a Client’s Computer Systems during a Potential Flood
“They tell me our building is going to flood! We need to get all the computers up off the floor!” That’s what we heard at the end of December when one of our clients called in a panic. A St. Louis County Building Inspector cancelled the inspection of a neighboring property because “that area will […]
Avoid Being Held Hostage! Ransomware: What Is It and How Can I Protect Myself?
As technology constantly evolves, we find ourselves facing ever more disruptive threats. That’s why it is absolutely critical we remain diligent in protecting ourselves from new dangers and stay proactive in our security posture. An increasingly prevalent computer threat is ransomware. Ransomware is designed not to corrupt or even steal your data but to hold […]
Six Reasons Not to Perform a Software Upgrade
When should I upgrade my software? What do you do when the notice comes to update? Some blindly click “OK.” Others ignore update messages for months on end. Some now-wary computer users have horror stories about how their digital lives came to a screeching halt for several days due to glitches associated with a software […]
Data Security: Just How Secure Will Your Business Be in 2016?
This question plagues all businesses large and small, and as we roll into a new year, it’s a good time to think through the most up-to-date data security solutions. Spyware, viruses, malware, ransomware–these are just a few terms that constantly make headlines as hackers continue to find new ways to steal client data. You may […]
When Is It Time for a Computer Upgrade?
Here at Anderson Technologies, we hear this question often. Before we make any specific new equipment recommendations, we conduct a methodical analysis with our clients to review performance of current computer systems and evaluate needs. This assessment allows us to recommend changes and/or upgrades to meet their requirements. Here are a few things to think […]
I Need More Speed! Can Managed Services Help?
We are an impatient nation. Advances in technology and our fast-paced lives have changed us permanently. When we see the spinning wheel or hourglass icon telling us the computer is busy, we sigh, we growl, we consider smashing the computer against a wall. Who has time to wait more than a few seconds for something […]
