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 […]
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 […]
What Is Security Awareness Training For Employees and Executives? Here’s How It Works
We are excited about these new programs and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about how this could work for your company. Jason Newburg, 260.243.5100, ext 2001, is the founder and owner of Aptica LLC. This IT management and support company has been serving small to medium-sized businesses for 15 years […]
Alarming Emails: Could You Be Fooled? More Tools For Cyber Security
What if you were scrolling through your emails one day and you saw a subject line that read, “Please Pay Your Speeding Ticket Today”. What! A speeding ticket? Where? When? So you open the email. The message tells you that a traffic camera on a nearby street clocked you going 45 mph in a 30 […]
Cyber Security: Protection Against Outside Hacking Begins Inside Your Business
Every person who works on a computer as a part of their job will most likely take some time during the day to, you know, just check around on the internet. You might check on your favorite news source, look on Amazon to price an item you’ve been needing—just a little break from your concentrated […]
“Risk” Is An Inclusive Term In IT Management
Every business owner takes risks; it’s just part of the challenge of being successful. As computers have become more and more indispensable in business, how is computer risk defined in today’s global IT scheme? IT management is all about assessing what you have, what you may need, when you may need it, and how you […]
Using Mobile Devices Includes More Than Just Willingness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Okay, I’m back to the whole mobile devices thing. It’s a big deal these days. Employers are thrilled when their employees say they are willing to connect their smartphone or their tablet to the business network. Yes—it can keep some things from slipping through the cracks. Yes—it can create an opportunity for over-the-top customer service. […]