Your Business IT: Friend or Foe? I am often surprised to learn that business owners aren’t sure if their company computer network is their friend or their worst enemy. When it’s efficiently tracking supply chain transfers, it’s an invention better than learning to use wheels. When booting up in the morning takes 5 minutes, it’s […]
Aptica Is Hiring A New Team Player–Is It You?
Aptica Is Hiring 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, is now hiring. We need the special talent of someone who is motivated, energetic, and who enjoys using their natural […]
No IT Strategy? Are You Leaking Time and Money?
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 […]
I’m Already Thinking About 2019 IT Management Needs—You?
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? […]
In IT Management, It’s Always About Results (Or Should Be)
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, […]
The Pains of Ownership: Tell Your IT Management Company Where It Hurts
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 […]
I Speak Your Language, Even Though I Work In IT Management
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 […]
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company Your employees have told you that the network seems to be slowing down. There are so many choices as to what could be wrong—what should you do next? Your new problems with the […]
What Is Security Awareness Training For Employees and Executives? Here’s How It Works
What Is Security Awareness Training For Employees and Executives? Here’s How It Works What Is Security 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 […]
5 Tips For Your Cybersecurity In The New Year
5 Tips For Your Cybersecurity In The New Year I’m making my New Year’s resolutions, and my number one goal this year is to keep talking about the potentially devastating threat of cyber attacks on small businesses. It won’t go away and it will continue to be costly. While the global average cost of a […]