IT Insights Trends

Network monitoring

Network monitoring is the process of continuously tracking the performance, health, and security of a network infrastructure. By monitoring traffic, devices, and services in real-time, businesses can proactively identify potential issues, optimize performance, and ensure seamless connectivity. Our network monitoring solutions provide visibility and control, helping you stay ahead of potential disruptions and maintain a reliable, secure network environment.

Help Desk / End-user support

Help Desk and End-User Support services ensure your team stays productive by providing fast, reliable assistance for technical issues. Whether it’s troubleshooting software, resolving hardware problems, or guiding users through common tasks, our expert support team is available to solve issues quickly, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. We’re here to keep your operations running smoothly and your users happy.

On-site / Consulting support

On-site and Consulting Support offers hands-on assistance to address complex technical challenges directly at your location. Our experts work closely with your team to analyze, recommend, and implement tailored solutions that align with your business needs. Whether you need system upgrades, network design, or troubleshooting, our on-site support ensures your technology runs optimally and efficiently.

Vendor Management

Vendor Management services help you streamline relationships with third-party providers, ensuring that your business receives the best value and service. We handle everything from selecting and negotiating with vendors to monitoring performance and managing contracts. Our goal is to optimize vendor partnerships, reduce risks, and ensure seamless integration with your operations, so you can focus on what matters most—your business.

Cloud Solutions

Cloud Solutions empower your business with flexible, scalable, and secure computing resources. From cloud storage and data management to custom applications and infrastructure, we provide tailored solutions that help streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and reduce costs. Transitioning to the cloud with us means increased efficiency and future-proofing your business in a fast-evolving digital world.

Technology Consulting

Technology Consulting helps businesses harness the power of technology to drive growth, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. Our expert consultants work closely with you to assess your needs, recommend innovative solutions, and guide the implementation of tech strategies that align with your goals. Whether optimizing existing systems or exploring new technologies, we provide the insights and support you need to succeed in the digital age.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Deciding which antivirus software is for youIf there is one good thing about viruses, it would be that they stimulate competition in the marketplace to make the best antivirus software. As a result, there are many great options to choose from. But you shouldn’t choose on brand name alone. After all, marketing can make an ineffective data protection program appear to be the best solution.

Take a look at what your antivirus should do:

1. It Should Scan E-Mails, Attachments, and Documents:

Your antivirus shouldn’t just protect you from downloading a virus from a website. Hackers love to nail you with viruses loaded in attachments and other documents. Your antivirus should include that protection at a minimum.

2. Centralized or Standalone?

If you’re a small business of less than five employees, you can get away with installing software separately on each PC. It’s easier to set up and costs less, but the tradeoff is more hassle. Each employee could disable their antivirus if they wanted to.

Centralized software gives you a single control panel to manage your data security across all machines. While it keeps your security uniform, it takes more technical expertise and costs more to maintain. But for companies greater than 5 employees in size, it’s the only real option.

3. How Much System Resources Will Your Antivirus Use?

This is a huge, yet often overlooked, situation. Some antivirus programs use so much memory they literally grind your performance to a halt. Others perform the exact same security functions, while not causing any performance degradation.

Learn more about our Data Security Product Suite

4. Full System Scans:

While important, the frustration with these is that they take a long time. They should happen on a weekly basis. But, you need to have the ability to schedule these during hours when users aren’t on their machines. Otherwise, they lose a ton of work time to the scans. And, your IT department can get angry and fearful if they have difficulty setting up the scans. Make sure you have the ability to do them, and to get them done outside of normal hours.

5. What’s the Company’s Privacy Policy?

This sounds amazing (or maybe not), but many antivirus programs take your personal information and resell it. You can talk to the company, or you might even talk to a lawyer.

6. What Payment Terms Work for You?

You have several options here:

•    A one-time fee
•    Monthly subscription
•    Yearly subscription

If antivirus will be a significant expense for you, think about which make sense for your business.
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