“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 It can be obsolete hardware, outdated software, strange network configurations, poor security and data preservation techniques, and antiquated workflows.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 […]
Know This About VPN–Virtual Private Networks
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 […]
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 […]
Aptica Needs 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, has a position open. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Holidays And Simple Tips To Be Cyber-Safe At Home
All of us at Aptica wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! While we are all home enjoying some days off, let’s be cyber-safe while on our computers browsing for ways to either redeem gift cards or spend that holiday money. Here are a couple of reminders for cyber-safe […]
For The New Year: Know Your Cyber Security Status
Regarding cyber security–we’ve heard so many reasons why people don’t think their business will ever be hacked. We’re not big enough, not rich enough, because we provide basic services, because there’s nothing exciting in our database; the list goes on. And yet, we hear from solo practitioners, day care centers, eldercare facilities, hospitals, tire stores, retail […]
Virtual Chief Information Officer: Part Of Our IT Management Package
Who do you ask when you need to know how long that new hardware should last? Is your software is still leading-edge in your industry? Do you have a “rainy day” fund for IT emergencies? Are you sure that every day you are open for business your computer network will add to your growth and […]
Password Manager Apps: “Table Stakes” For IT Safety In Today’s Cyber World
I recently heard password manager apps described as “just part of the table stakes needed to play safely in today’s cyber world.” But for many, I know the thought of having to add even one more step to daily IT safety routines brings a cringe and a groan. We all had to learn to use smartphones […]