The most overlooked thing in IT

Posted by Colin Pearce
On June 2, 2021

Ransomware is increasingly common. Yet, the most overlooked thing in IT is just the thing that can save you from a ransomware attack. Working data backups that you can access quickly. Can a ransomware attack happen to us? Ransomware is a cyber attack that freezes company data. Hackers demand you pay to get your data […]

Why you don’t want to be the “special” client

Posted by Colin Pearce
On February 2, 2021

We keep things simple by providing everything most clients need in one comprehensive IT monthly package. A lot of IT companies don’t do a standard, across-the-board service, opting instead for highly customized plans. They end up with many outlier clients because one business owner might want two-factor authentication, but four other clients don’t. Some want […]

How to get started with a new IT company

Posted by Colin Pearce
On September 29, 2020

Switching IT providers may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. If your office has a longstanding relationship with an IT company you trust, that’s great! But maybe you are reviewing costs, or looking at getting rid of in-house servers and moving to the cloud. If so, here’s some information to […]

A small IT company: what does this mean?

Posted by Colin Pearce
On September 8, 2020

You might read online or hear me say that we’re a small IT company. We also sometimes mention that we are a family business. What does this mean and why do we talk about it? We’re not backed by venture capital – we’re a small, local company and we’re in this for the long term. […]

What to do about IT when moving offices or going fully remote

Posted by Colin Pearce
On July 28, 2020

It must be moving week! I have had half a dozen calls recently with businesses looking at completely getting rid of their shared office. The IT component can be daunting. Breaking things down is helpful. Here are some of the moving parts to think about: How much will working remotely cost you? Compare quotes. Work […]

What we do

Posted by Colin Pearce
On July 6, 2020

Brass tacks. What does an IT company like ours do? We are an IT company that does comprehensive monthly IT services for businesses and non-profits with 15-100 staff. Who needs a monthly IT package? Any business or non-profit whose staff uses computers to do their jobs. If something breaks, you have an IT company to […]

Offices need cohesive IT services and it is worth the money

Posted by Colin Pearce
On May 2, 2020

Whether your office runs a business or a non-profit organization, you likely need IT services and are wondering about price. Who doesn’t like a good deal or discount? While it’s important to find affordable options, in IT like many professional services, the best value comes at a price. Here’s why what seems like a higher […]

Code of ethics for IT companies servicing businesses and non-profits

Posted by Colin Pearce
On April 9, 2020

I watched an episode of the TV show Silicon Valley in which two big tech CEOs fight over who qualifies for a newly written “Code of Tethics” (tech-ethics), and got thinking about what kind of standards and best practices we need in the IT industry. We in IT services need to operate ethically and consistently. […]

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