Picture this: We began collaboration with a client who shared with us an array of technical challenges plaguing their office. Surprisingly, data backups weren't on the list of issues they wanted help with. The client had recently invested a significant $20,000 in a new server that was specifically intended to host their data backups.
The remote workforce era has transformed work culture and increased reliance on digital tools and cloud-based solutions for collaboration, communication, and data storage. As businesses generate and store vast amounts of data in the cloud, it has never been more critical to ensure business continuity and protect against data loss and downtime.
In today's fast-paced world, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. They store our personal conversations, crucial financial information, and treasured memories in the form of photos, audio recordings, and videos. However, this dependency on smartphones makes them an attractive target for cybercriminals, and their tactics are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
Sunscreen and summertime go hand in hand. Sunscreen is of particular importance to those living on the Gulf Coast, where summer temperatures average 89°F to 92°F. Without the added layer of protection that sunscreen provides, the threat of sun damage from UV rays is a significant reality and one that can potentially lead to skin cancer.
As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You need to keep up with changing regulations, focus on growth, and maintain quality control. At the same time, you also need to manage your company's evolving technological needs, including IT solutions and cybersecurity.
With everything that 2022 threw at us, those working in the IT consulting world have been kept on their toes.
As we look ahead into 2023, we sat down with someone who has been kept on his toes this past year, AGJ Systems & Networks President, Brian Alford.
File Sharing: Collaborate Productively and Safely
File sharing is an integral component of modern business operations, with a staggering 39% of data uploaded to the cloud funneled into various file sharing applications. This extensive use translates into the average organization sharing documents with more than 800 external domains.
Did you know that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month? One common request we receive is for assistance when it comes to Wi-Fi security, so we wanted to cover the information you need to make your internet more secure. In this blog, we’ll be discussing why Wi-Fi security is so important, what potential threats you can face, what steps your business can take to improve security, and how IT consulting can be a difference-maker for your strategy.
The Importance of Backing Up Your Data
Natural disasters. Theft. Hardware Failures. User error. All of these things are notorious for claiming massive amounts of valuable data at any given time. Thankfully, your data can be protected from all of these threats with a backup and disaster recovery plan.
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a compliance standard designed to protect credit card information. Small businesses, including professional services, are required by law to comply with the requirements which has been a significant source of concern for small- and mid-sized businesses in the Gulfport, Mississippi, and surrounding areas.
