Your Bell Bottoms Came Back. Your Tech Won’t
https://vimeo.com/572219920 As technology changes at an ever-more-rapid pace, what legacy pieces linger on your network? It’s safe to say that just about every aspect of business is affected by the way technology has changed over the years. Even the least “plugged-in” people now communicate over VoIP phones, access the web over Wi-Fi, and send email […]
Good Sports: Partnering with an MSP after a Disruptive Hack
https://vimeo.com/572233720 Even if a hack doesn’t bring operations to a screeching halt, the impact has ripples that affect productivity, effort, and an organization’s approach to cyber security and IT. After suffering a breach of their legacy server, a sports nonprofit based in Pennsylvania reached halfway across the country for the right solution. “At the end […]
Sharing the Work Load: The Case for Co-Managed IT Services
If your business already has a large in-house IT department or merely a dedicated staff of one or two IT professionals, hiring a Managed Services Provider (MSP) may feel like a moot idea. Not everyone needs an MSP for their IT needs, right? The answer to that isn’t as black and white as you might […]
Byte-Size Tech: 3 Tips for Troubleshooting Before Calling IT
Libby Powers and Junior Systems Administrator Ben Fairbanks, both of Anderson Technologies, chat about one of the most common issues computer users face: slow operations. Ben identifies three possible approaches to troubleshoot that can often resolve the issue without starting a ticket with your IT provider. Ben shares tips about internet speeds, connectivity, computer updates, […]
Byte-Size Tech: Server Failure Doesn’t Mean Business Failure if You Have Backups
https://vimeo.com/510287228 Mark Anderson and Libby Powers discuss the importance of backups. Mark shares the story of a new client who’s server crashed on day three of our managed IT services agreement. Because Anderson Technologies had implemented backups on a Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Device, most employees at the client couldn’t even tell that the server […]
Byte-Size Tech: Working from Home with a VPN?
https://vimeo.com/522912112 … What Could Go Wrong? Mark Anderson and Libby Powers of Anderson Technologies take a moment to explain how a popular work-from-home set-up might not be providing the security you want. If you’re re-evaluating your remote work set-up, or considering a hybrid work (part time at home) model, it is important to dig into […]
Byte-Size Tech: Make Big Changes with IT In Mind
https://vimeo.com/522924577 Amy Anderson and Libby Powers of Anderson Technologies take a managed IT services provider approach to big changes. In light of the tumultuous last year, many businesses are facing an office move, remote work, or rightsizing operations. If you are too, be sure to plan with your IT needs in mind. The best way […]
Byte-Size Tech: Insure Against Tech Disaster
https://vimeo.com/516816805 Anderson Technologies’ Junior Systems Administrator Quentin Topping sits down with Libby Powers to talk about the little things a managed IT services provider does every day to protect from big disasters. Sometimes, things like insurance and maintenance can seem useless, but insuring your business against potential disaster is something you’ll wish you’d done before […]
Work From Home – Who’s Flipping to Hybrid?
After nearly a year of pandemic-related roadblocks, business owners may feel like circumstances have taught them everything about telework and managing employees both near and far. On the other hand, some business owners may still gravitate towards a strictly on-site model for better collaboration and simpler secure IT. As workers slowly shift to the “new […]
Byte-Size Tech: Employee Training Can Make Or Break Your Cybersecurity
https://vimeo.com/509920559 Mark Anderson and Libby Powers chat about the importance of employee training when it comes to your business’s cybersecurity. Even the most protected network is vulnerable when bad actors are unwittingly given access. Libby shares a personal story of getting phished, and the consequences of a single click. Related Reading Free Ebook: Cybersecurity […]
