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 […]
What Is Internet Of Things?
Of the many seemingly magical advancements in electronics, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the one I think you will incorporate most into your life and work in this new year. Through internet connectivity, we can now have our devices “talk” to each other. Did you forget to lock up when you rushed out of […]
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 […]
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 […]
In IT Management, It’s Always About Results (Or Should Be)
By now I’m sure all small business owners are keeping track of their computers, monitors, servers, and the necessary accessories for such on their list of company assets. That equipment and the proficiency of your users are part of the bedrock of your current success, but like electricity, you don’t think of your technical assets […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]