Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Signs Of Subpar IT Support
Sometimes, it’s easy to tell if your IT provider isn’t serving your needs. A major data loss can’t be recovered even though you’re paying for backups; a hardware failure reveals that there’s no backup plan for major network infrastructure; nobody at the IT provider...
What Microsoft License Types Mean For Your Business
You might already know that Microsoft has different versions of its software designed for consumers and business – For instance, both Windows and Office have Home and Professional versions, among others. But there are also different ways to license this software –...
Facing A Microsoft Audit?
According to Flexera, 63% of organizations have been audited by at least one of their software vendors in the last two years. Microsoft is among the most active in auditing companies’ use of its software, so if you’ve been in business for long, there’s a good chance...
IT Checklist For Opening a Satellite Office
IT Checklist For Opening a Satellite Office In a recent post, we discussed some of the things to consider if you’re relocating offices. This can present some unique challenges, including the temporary need to have a functioning network in two locations at once. But...
IT Checklist: Questions Before Your Office Relocation
WingSwept has assisted many companies who are transitioning to a larger office or adding a new location. In many cases, our clients upgrade offices or add a location shortly after selecting us as their managed services provider (MSP). This is because many of the...
CEOs Should Insist That Technology Make Their Business Better at Accomplishing Its Core Mission
Recently, consulting firm McKinsey wrote about what questions a company board should ask about their company’s technology and IT capabilities. Beyond the obvious question about the impact of technology on the company, the first question was “What value is the business...
BYOD – The Pros and Cons of Bring Your Own Device
At the farthest ends of the spectrum, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) can be described as one of the most employee-friendly policies you can have or one of the biggest security risks you can take. For most small and medium-sized businesses a BYOD policy will fall closer...
CEO Fraud Email Scam Has Claimed Over $2 Billion
Email is one of the most important means of communication at work. You receive and open several email messages every day. But how often do you check to see if the email message is actually from your co-worker? What if I told you the next email your CEO sends you could...
Are Your Files Being Held For Ransom?
In cybersecurity, people are considered the weakest link. If your employees use the internet, you face the threat of your network being infected by ransomware. Ransomware is malware that can infect your personal files and folders through your email. It encrypts files...