“Don’t settle” is a hot topic for me. Often when I take on a new client, I can be surprised at what I see this business has been using for their IT. It can be obsolete hardware, outdated software, strange network configurations, poor security and data preservation techniques, and antiquated workflows. I see businesses working […]
Encryption Software Will Reinforce Your Cybersecurity
There are so many ways to hack these days. Choosing the right technology security solutions to safeguard your business against invasions is critical. Without the right protection, such as encryption software, businesses and organizations face a high risk of hackers entering illegally into their systems. They can collect sensitive business data that may likely result […]
Know This About VPN–Virtual Private Networks
VPN continues to be a buzzword these days, especially as more and more people use remote devices to get business work done. Gone are the days when we would all power-down our computers at 5:00 p.m., not to think about work again until the next morning after we had clocked in. Now we all check […]
Wishing You Peace With Your IT In 2019
From all of us at Aptica, Happy New Year! For me, a new year always bring the promise of new friends, new opportunities, and inevitably—new challenges. As a local small business, we know we are farther down the road to our success goals, and as members of the community we are grateful for the opportunities […]
No IT Strategy? Are You Leaking Time and Money?
Too often a small business owner doesn’t know how bad his IT strategy is until something catastrophic happens. Think of Marriott and their 500 million client info breach. It’s comparable to how bad yours can be, if even on a much smaller scale. Maybe 3 years ago you overhauled your business computer network and you […]
Your IT Services Should Include Cutting Edge Encryption Software
Great! you say. What the heck is that? you wonder. You’ve heard me say many times there are so many ways to hack these days. Well, there are also many ways to prevent losing your data, and that technology changes (because it has to) all the time. Knowing the latest and greatest encryption protections should […]
Cybersecurity Awareness Training For Employees and Executives
When you decide to educate your employees and your executives on how to recognize and prevent cyber attacks, you are taking a major step to protect your business network. New scams are reported every day. Some people keep up with new hack angles, some don’t hear about them until it’s too late. Aptica, your local […]
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 […]
Who Serves You? Managed IT And The 80/20 Rule
Especially when you are the business owner, there are those days when you feel a bit overwhelmed with the responsibility of having to take care of everyone else. Your clients need you. Your vendors are demanding. Your staff and employees all seem to alternate their good and bad days. But it’s your enterprise, so it’s […]
What Is Security Awareness Training For Employees and Executives? Here’s How It Works
When you decide to educate your employees and your executives on how to recognize and prevent cyber attacks, you are taking a major step to protect your business network. New scams are reported every day. Some people keep up with what those are and some don’t hear about them until it’s too late. Aptica, your […]