Why Does My Business Need Quality I.T.?
What is I.T.? By: Karl Bickmore, CEO, Snap Tech IT In a world where we are surrounded by technology, this may seem an unusual question. Most of us no longer question the value of technology in our lives, but where we might struggle, is tp to understand the value of I.T. is when we apply it […]
Office 365: A Software Review/Rating
Our organization adopted Office 365 and highly recommend it as the business communication platform for all our customers. In the marketplace, there really are only two options that support business functions; they are Google’s G-Suite and Microsoft’s Office 365. In the early days Google’s G-Suite and Microsoft’s Office 365 had some major differences in functionality. […]
What Does Managed IT Cost?
Whether you call it Managed IT, Managed Service Provider (MSP), IT Service Provider (ITSP), Outsourced IT, Technology Service Provider (TSP), IT Consulting, etc. Business managers, owners, and operators all want to know three things.#1. What exactly IS IT ? , #2 Why do I need it? and #3 What does it COST? I decided to […]
Is it Malware or a Computer Virus? Understanding the Difference
The terms “Malware” and “computer virus” are used interchangeably in the computer world. While most people understand that either will create havoc on your system, they don’t necessarily know the differences between them. Let’s spend a few moments digging deeper to demystify them. Malware is a general term that encompasses all types of malicious software. […]
Why you Need Threat Detection for your Antivirus or Firewall
Nobody in their right mind would suggest you leave your door unlocked at night or when you’re on vacation. However, if someone can pick that door lock, or break the window right next to the door, they will still enter and burglarize your home. What you need along with your door lock, is something that […]
10 Ways to Avoid Being the Low-hanging Fruit for Cybercriminals
Are you confused about how to handle your company’s IT security? Just when you thought you had it figured out, another horror story about cybercriminals breaks, and you wonder if your system is at risk. As a business owner, it’s important to ask the right questions and have your truth detector tuned in to make […]
Should Your Small or Medium Business Invest in Cloud-based Services?
By: Shawn Brown, COO, Snap Tech IT Even with today’s plethora of cloud-based services, many small or medium business (SMB) owners or managers view information technology (IT) as a necessary business expense. They make a significant investment in IT. This can include equipment, software and licensing, only to have it sit in a closet, server room, […]
Business-to-Business: Employee Retainment Tips from the Trenches
With the unemployment rate at its lowest in 50 years, finding qualified candidates for IT positions is a difficult task. We should know, we are currently dealing with it ourselves. For the past few years, we’ve continually fine-tuned our employee recruitment process, from how we onboard new hires, to ongoing employee management and retention. In […]