[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many business leaders assume that by handling Information Technology (IT) management in-house and having greater control over the process, they’ll be able to minimize costs and inefficiencies. It’s actually a fallacy, and here are...
Managed IT Services
10 Undeniable Reasons People Hate Maintenance Contracts, But Shouldn’t
Service Maintenance contracts can feel like car insurance. You can't say for sure when or if you'll need the service and you mentally justify why you don't want to waste money on what ifs. But this isn't your car. This is your business, your livelihood. Any number of...
5 Benefits Of A Contract Maintenance Agreement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Modern businesses across all industries rely on IT infrastructure, whether it be servers, desktops, printers, etc. These systems are vital to your core processes, which is why an inopportune failure of any one of them is a cause for...
The 5 Most Destructive Viruses of 2014 and Why You Need IT Support
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2014, these bad guys have turned some companies absolutely upside-down. What are they, what did they do, and are you prepared for them? Many companies weren’t – and still aren’t. Take a look at the worst viruses of 2014 – and make...
3 Glaring Reasons Your Manufacturing Company Needs Managed IT Services
You hear almost every day about big companies that have millions of customer’s information hacked and stolen. There’s Target, Home Depot, and many others. But what about companies that focus on manufacturing? Well, they’re no exception to the rule. Take a look at some...
Do Cyber Criminals Have Your Law Firm In Their Cross Hairs?
This Guest Post article was written for Great Lakes Computer's Tips on Tech Blog by attorney James W. Slater of the Ohio law firm Slater & Zurz LLP: With maintenance of confidentiality actually a requirement for lawyers dealing with clients due to professional...
Top 5 Benefits to Look for When Hiring Managed IT Services
When you hire managed IT services, not all companies are the same. There’s what they say they do – and then what they actually do. At Great Lakes Computer, we want you to get the very best service from your provider when you sign the contract. Before you actually do...
IT Support Guest Blog: Perfecting Network’s Performance
It is time for our monthly guest blog post from guest blogger, Brett Harney, principal at Corporate Technologies Group in Hudson, Ohio. Today Brett is sharing with the readers of our IT Support blog excerpts from his eBook, available for free download, on perfecting...
5 Best Managed IT Services to Outsource
Should you do it yourself, or should you let a managed network services provider do it? It’s a tough call, and a lot of the decision depends on the budget and IT needs your business has. Here are some of the top services you should consider in general, regardless of...
Top 3 Mistakes Made When Searching for an MSP
As with any vendor-provided service, some companies do a better job than others even though you might pay exactly the same price. You’ll have to talk with multiple managed network services providers before you find one that meets your needs at a price that works for...