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With the end of support for Windows 7 on the horizon, you are likely finalizing your plans for replacing older computers.  Do you need to replace just a few?  Or are you looking at a much larger project?  The more important question: was this part of strategic planning or a reaction to Microsoft’s announcement? We’re […]

By now, you know how important cybersecurity tools are as part of your IT plan. And you know that even with many layers of security, a hacker may still find a way in to your network. In fact, hackers often assume small organizations are not as careful as large corporations, so they see businesses like […]

When most folks think about cybersecurity, they think about the tools—firewalls, anti-virus software, web filtering, etc. That’s smart. We always recommend a multi-layered approach to security. But how do you decide which tools are the most effective for your organization? What roles do users play in security? Most importantly, how does everyone react to a […]

A: It doesn’t. There are critical tools every organization needs in place to protect against cyber threats. Firewalls, anti-virus software, managed DNS, and encryption are a few you may already be using. But no protection is 100% effective at stopping hackers, because the bad guys are evolving their tools as often as the good guys […]

It’s January, and like every month of the year we’re thinking about cybersecurity and ways to make sure all our clients are protected as security threats evolve. Before you do anything else this year, we want you to take a look at your data backup system. If you have DataVault through WorkSmart, you know that […]

Acquisition allows WorkSmart to continue its investment and growth in SMB market Durham, N.C. – October 16, 2018 – WorkSmart today announced the acquisition of CDI Managed Services’ small and midsize business (SMB) clients, expanding WorkSmart’s footprint into Atlanta, GA and the New York Metro area. The acquisition was finalized on October 1st, 2018. WorkSmart […]

Have you received an email from a hacker trying to blackmail you in exchange for ransom? And did it include a real password you’ve used in the past (or still use)? You’re not alone, and the only thing you should do about it is change any compromised passwords. These extortion email scams have been going […]

In our last post we covered the access you need for your company to communicate best. Now we’re reviewing the tools we can use to connect with each other electronically, and personally. CONNECTING ELECTRONICALLY Our favorite way to communicate at work is electronic. Email and instant messaging are the first tools we use to share […]

We’re talking all about communication this summer. We have more tools to communicate than we have time to use right now. And sometimes you may have noticed a choppy VoIP call, or a pixellated video conference, or a slowdown in cloud-based apps that are important for you to do your job. That’s why our first […]

Data Backup and Recovery is an important topic because, well, people lose things. Humans delete files by accident. Servers fail. Storms damage offices. All we can do is create a plan to recover quickly and get back to business. Read on about what losses you should consider. And check out this visual snapshot to help […]