If you have questions about your cybersecurity because your workforce is growing and your work days never really end anymore, give us a call. We will have solutions. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2101, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been serving small to medium sized businesses […]
“The Cloud” Is Not A Yes Or No
How much does a business owner know about The Cloud? I’m finding that for most people, it’s a yes or no answer. “Yes, I’m in the Cloud,” or “No, I’m not in the Cloud.” As an IT professional, I wish it could be that simple! To borrow from Wikipedia, “Cloud computing is shared pools of […]
Aptica Is Hiring A New Team Player–Is It You?
New year, new career? Aptica LLC, a regional IT consulting company serving Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Angola IN, Battle Creek MI, and Toledo, OH, is now hiring. We need the special talent of someone who is motivated, energetic, and who enjoys using their natural interpersonal skills. This position is a call ▪ ask ▪ […]
I’m Already Thinking About 2019 IT Management Needs—You?
Providing a virtual Chief Information Officer is part of our IT management package. Who do you ask when you need to know how long that new hardware should last, or if your software is still leading-edge in your industry? Do you have a “rainy day” fund for IT emergencies? That’s a worry that Aptica can […]
Cost v. Price v. Costs If You Don’t Have Good IT Management
Even if you don’t own a business you make cost v. price decisions every day, but it’s usually on the back end of the above equation. In business we all know that our cost to provide services or products v. the price we charge = our profit. But when you are the consumer, you think […]
The Pains of Ownership: Tell Your IT Management Company Where It Hurts
Your first-in-the-door employees never thought to mention that, after they turn on their computers, they have plenty of time to get coffee and catch up on some gossip. It’s been taking that long for their computers to boot up every day. And maybe you, yourself, have noticed that your internet keeps dropping, but you’re so […]
Remember Your First Car? Your IT System Isn’t Like That
Is it time for you to make a decision? Please give us a call at Aptica LLC and just ask some questions. I really like to talk about cars, and I know a lot about how to configure and maintain a secure and productive business computer network. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2001, is the founder […]
I Speak Your Language, Even Though I Work In IT Management
Change is hard. Some can, and some can’t . . . quite, even when they know they must. When it’s time to outsource your IT management, I know that one of the biggest dreads for a business owner can be having a conversation with a “geek.” I recently heard a funny story about an IT […]
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company
At Aptica we believe in questions and answers, and more questions and answers as we get to know our clients better. If you have questions about how to get started with an IT management, give me a call. I’m happy to share what I know. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2001, is the founder and owner […]
Do You Need A Computer Network Health Check?
I know what it’s like to run your own business. Suddenly it’s 10 years later, and finally you have a chance to sit back a little and take stock. How old are your computers? Do your new employees, especially the younger ones, complain that the system takes forever to load, or that applications time out? […]