[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...
Managed IT Services
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...
Arguing the Case: 3 Reasons for Law Firms to Use Managed Services
It is easy to make the case that law firms should seek out a managed services provider in order to save money on IT operations. Hiring a dedicated IT Solutions vendor can provide services and produce tremendous cost savings over a model in which the law firm must...
Steps to Take When You Have an IP Address but No Internet Connection
A common help desk call for any user is when their internet connection is not working. After the obvious is ruled out (DSL line is down?? Did you remember to pay the cable bill this month??), and you realize that you actually have an IP address but no internet, you...
Top 5 Benefits of Managed IT Services (And One Surprise Benefit…)
Just why would you outsource various IT processes? There are actually a number of reasons that make sense for any business. So today, we’re going to share some with you, and make sure you read to the end to get a special surprise benefit. Here are the top benefits...