For many enterprises, it makes sense to outsource to an IT Consulting firm. You can bring in IT support only when you need it, (which is usually more cost-effective than employing permanent IT staff), and you can be confident that the IT consultants assigned to your business are highly professional, abreast of changes in the industry related to the latest … Read More
Why You Should Hire Technetics for Your IT Support and Management
When seeking IT Support Services, it’s incredibly important to know you’re doing business with a service provider that’s earned its stripes in the IT service industry. So much is at stake when your company’s IT is concerned. If something goes wrong, your business operations may be interrupted, and in serious cases, such as cyber security incidents, your business reputation may … Read More
How IT Consulting Works and Why Your Business Needs It
An IT consulting firm works with your business to ensure your IT solutions are up to speed and are capable of ensuring your business meets its ongoing goals. An IT consultant will consult staff from different areas of your organisation to gauge what the unique challenges and goals are from each area. They will analyse how you store data and … Read More
What are Microsoft Cloud Services?
Microsoft Cloud Services enable companies to manage their Windows computing services in the cloud, rather than maintaining on-premise Windows servers or renting data centres. Using cloud-based services provides a number of benefits for companies, including reduced costs, increased range of services, and compatibility with other businesses using the same systems. Known as Microsoft Azure, Microsoft’s cloud services offer a broad … Read More
A Guide to Performing a Cyber Security Risk Assessment
No matter the size of your business, a cyber security risk assessment is vital to ensuring your business avoids cyber attacks that might interrupt operations or cause your business to cease operating completely. Whilst there’s no way to completely eliminate the risk of a cyber security incident, there are many measures you can take to reduce the chance of cyber … Read More
5 Key Elements in IT Services and Management
IT Services and Management can loosely be defined as how Information Technology teams manage the delivery of IT services to an organisation. There are many elements that make up how an IT Services and Management strategy is run, with the following five elements being key to managing these services effectively. IT Support There’s little doubt that the most important element … Read More
Defense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker
The current threat landscape is rapidly advancing, with cybercriminals constantly upgrading their toolset to break through security defenses. If you want to outsmart malicious hackers, it’s time to start thinking like them. Fend them off with various layered defense methods. This is what Defense in Depth (DiD) is all about. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines DiD … Read More
World Password Day
Happy World Password Day! Did you know that the first Thursday in May is World Password Day? To celebrate this iconic day in the otherwise eventful world of IT we wanted to share some wisdom with our audience. So much can hinge on a password, this small string of characters can be the only thing keeping the contents of your … Read More
Common Challenges with Managed IT Services
Technology plays an essential role in a business’ day-to-day operations. Cloud computing, especially has made it possible for companies to create in-house apps and custom software solutions that help streamline their processes. Whether it’s cloud-first, cloud-only, or multi-cloud, the use of the cloud to support multiple aspects of a business is evident. Not only that but without cloud adoption, companies … Read More
Is Ransomware Still a Threat
Here’s a weird question: Do you think you are a better than average driver? If your answer is yes, then you should know that you are not alone. About 90% of drivers think they are better than other motorists. It has to do with optimism bias, the belief that we are more likely to experience good outcomes than bad ones. … Read More