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]Disaster RecoveryQuid Pro Quo, Clarice:  In exchange for a few minutes of your time reading this blog post, I will provide some disaster recovery statistics for your business:

    • 43% of companies were immediately put out of business by a “major loss” of computer records.
    • 51% permanently closed their doors within two years.
    • That means that only 6 percent of companies survive longer than two years after losing data!

That survival rate is almost as bad as an encounter with Hannibal Lecter. This is some scary stuff, people!

Here is more fava for your beans from Pivotal IT:

    • Companies are still failing to put strategic contingency plans in place. Analysts from Hughes Marketing Group have found that over the course of a month, 90 percent of small companies (fewer than 100 employees) spend less than 8 hours planning or managing their business continuity plans.
    • Between 60 and 70 percent of all problems that disrupt business are due to internal malfunctions of hardware or software, or human errors that may lead to fraud.
    • The catastrophe most businesses experience is not fire, flood or earthquake, but rather something much more insidious—malware.

Need a nice bottle of Chianti to go with these stats?

    • Every week 140,000 hard drives crash in the United States.
    • 31% of PC users have lost all of their files due to events beyond their control.
    • 34% of companies fail to test their tape backups, and of those that do, 77% have found tape backup failures.

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    • 43% of companies were immediately put out of business by a “major loss” of computer records.
    • 51% permanently closed their doors within two years.
    • That means that only 6 percent of companies survive longer than two years after losing data!
    • 43% of companies were immediately put out of business by a “major loss” of computer records.
    • 51% permanently closed their doors within two years.
    • That means that only 6 percent of companies survive longer than two years after losing data!

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