Category Archives: IT Best Practices

You Have a Backup of Your Data: Right?

Most everyone answers yes to the backup question, yet companies experience backup problems and data loss at a surprising rate. Sometimes it’s just a particular database or file they can’t restore, but we get calls from companies that have experienced … Continue reading

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Technology Plans: Future Priorities

We’re in the final stretch on the Technology Plans series! You’ve looked at the state of your current equipment, analyzed some common issues you may be experiencing and are ready for the last step. So, let’s talk about the future. … Continue reading

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Why Do I Need An Information Technology Plan for My Business?

An Information Technology Plan Benefits You An Information Technology Plan for your business can protect your investment, reduce unexpected expenses, and keep your systems operating at their best. With an Information Technology Plan in place, you can consider the capabilities … Continue reading

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Do I Need to Store My Company’s Emails?

Email retention is an issue for all companies. While certain industries, such as medical and financial service providers, and publicly-traded companies, must comply with special regulations regarding electronic records, all companies need to consider a policy about retaining emails and … Continue reading

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What Makes Network Security Vulnerable to Hacking Attacks?

Network security, even of large organizations, can get hacked or attacked. How does that happen? Do you wonder if your network or system is susceptible to attack? Is there anything you can do to prevent that from happening to your … Continue reading

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Passwords: They Ain’t What They Used To Be ….

Nowadays, you have to have a password to access anything. From Facebook to your accounting software, we all access our websites, banks, and applications with passwords. How secure are they? Do they really protect us from criminals getting into our … Continue reading

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Does Your Company Have a Technology Use Policy?

While Fort Collins business owners and managers are usually aware of threats to their network and computer systems from outside the organization, they often don’t think about how their employees use their computers and if there are any risks that … Continue reading

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