You may not think that you need managed IT services in Los Angeles, but if you want to give your business the technological edge in this increasingly digital marketplace, it would behoove you to consider getting managed IT services. Top Elements Of Managed IT Services So, what are managed IT services? Believe it or not, […]
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What Can a Managed Service Provider Do for You?
All businesses are making every effort to use IT effectively to increase their business effectiveness, increase their CRM and ERP efficiency, aid their employees to be more productive, and decrease their costs. However, many are faced with a conundrum. Their in-house IT staff usually argue that they can install, support, and maintain the requisite hardware […]
3 Security Lessons Learned From the Massive Government OPM Data Breach
Before we touch on some crucial IT security lessons (and why it’s so important to have consistent monitoring of your systems), it’s time to take a brief break from your regular programming and tune into some geopolitical intrigue. If you aren’t up to speed on the massive security breach that occurred in the federal government’s […]
The Bright Future of Cloud Computing
The actual inner-workings of “the cloud” can be a little hard to master if you’re not versed in the ways of tech geekery. And there’s something almost mythical about its invisibility and the fact that it is just out there — somewhere, somehow — keeping everything together. This has added enough confusion to the topic […]
3 Tips to Keep Ransomware Away from Your Business
Unfortunately, ransomware is on the rise. As noted in recent news from SC Magazine, authorities caught hackers earlier this year spreading ransomware called TeslaCrypt, which uses anonymous networks like the Tor net as well as “exploit kits“, such as Angler, to hold important documents of companies for ransom. The ransom amount ranges typically between $250-$1000, […]
Focus on Your Los Angeles Business and Outsource Your IT
The technology side of your business is the engine that keeps it running. It’s difficult to separate the two as both need to be moving in the same direction at the same time. If you are the business strategist, you want to keep your focus on what you do best. Most likely, your colleagues are […]
9 Reasons to Choose Cloud Computing in Los Angeles
There are myriad good reasons why your company should consider moving projects and information to “the cloud”. Here are nine of the best: High Availability Store your important data on GeekTek cloud servers, and your development team will enjoy instant access from the office, their home or anywhere else they happen to be. GeekTek Managed […]
3 IT Service Nightmares That Your Business Should Never Have to Endure
If you’ve had some terrible experiences with IT support in Los Angeles, it’s likely that the problems of these IT teams start from the top, which means it’s not likely to improve overnight. As Information Week observed in an article analyzing poor customer service in the IT industry: We’re quick to cite “bad” employees. But […]
Companies Are Turning to IT Consulting to Solve The Most Concerning IT Issues
The concept of IT consulting has evolved to a more useful place for many companies after years of in-house IT teams being on monthly or yearly payrolls. As IT issues become increasingly more complex, it’s not surprising why more and more studies show companies are turning to IT consultants rather than relying strictly on long-time […]
Is Your Managed Service Provider Really Providing You The Services You Need?
Some recent articles point out a common problem that businesses encounter with their managed service provider: Getting services you don’t want, but not getting the services you really need. A Matter of Priorities. Proactive Offerings by Managed Service Provider According to Infosecurity Magazine, a survey from LogicNow revealed that managed service providers who offer […]
How Cloud Services Can Protect Your Company From Disaster
As data becomes more digitalized, your company and customer data is becoming more exposed to serious risks. Natural disasters, malware and cyber crimes can cause huge financial loss and irreparable damage to your reputation. In fact, without the proper disaster recovery or business continuity plan (BCP), a disaster may put you out of business altogether. […]
Up You Go: Getting Your Business In The Cloud
Your Considerations Before Moving To The Cloud In the modern age of technological advancement, your business has new options for storage that are more cost effective and easier to use than previous solutions. Specifically, migrating your company to the cloud will offer you reduced overhead, increased access to your data, and a safeguarded backup. Before you […]