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
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 in the area that includes Angola, South Bend, and Fort Wayne, IN, Battle Creek, MI, and Toledo, OH.
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 […]
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 […]