Are you starting the year off behind your competition? Little to no automation, mostly manual processes? Security awareness training for your staff that was just one-time training and one-time only? Outdated technology (4 years and older)?
Then I’m talking to you. If your I.T. isn’t living in the year 2022, you are not just falling behind, you are already behind your competitors.
And before you brush this off as just another article telling you to upgrade your computers, I urge you to scroll down a little farther to see why this is more than just “you need to upgrade” and focus more on the disadvantages you are putting your business through from living in the I.T. past.
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“A vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time.
- Joel A Barker.
Or in your case, a business with goals that seem out of reach. And tasks completed without progressing your business forward. If this sounds like you, a successful I.T. strategy roadmap could be beneficial.
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As you’re planning your SMB’s budget for 2022, don’t skip over tech spend or wait until the rest of the budget is counted for before allocating your leftovers to I.T. Your I.T. spend should be a top priority for 2022 and the years to come.
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Ron Harris, Omega’s Vice President, had the opportunity to join Todd Kane on his MSP Insights podcast earlier this month. They discussed a lot of different aspects of the MSP business from pricing strategy, navigating client churn, using our own tools, brand presence, and more. Listen to the episode below.
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An I.T. department, or an information technology department, is there for the rest of your staff any time a technological problem arises. Such as with your computer, printer, phone, server, network, applications, and more. They are the people you call to solve your problems and get you back up and running again.
The above is what most people associate the I.T. department with. However, this is only the front-end and many people in the organization don’t see everything the I.T. department does behind the scenes.
Without the tasks getting accomplished that most people don’t see or realize tech professionals do, your organization would not run as smoothly, efficiently, and safely as it does. So what does an I.T. department actually do? Let’s talk about it below.
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Portage, MI (September 27, 2021) – You’ve likely heard that Windows 11 will become generally available on October 5th, 2021. If you haven’t this means Windows users can upgrade their operating system from Windows 10 to you guessed it, Windows 11.
While the next new thing sounds exciting, there’s good reason to wait a few more months before upgrading. Ultimately, the choice is yours, however, tech experts have weighed in and many are saying to wait until the spring. But why?
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Error: Cannot Connect to the Printer. Ugh, Not again! Printer problems happen at the most inconvenient times, like when you need to print those presentation notes for your next meeting in five minutes. But don’t freak out, after scrolling through this list of solutions for printer connection problems you’ll know how to get those notes printed off and still be early for your presentation.
Continue reading for six different solutions to try out the next time you are troubleshooting a printer that’s not connecting.
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Portage, MI (August 27, 2021) – CTE or Career Technical Education has recently partnered with Omega Computer Services as one of their Work-Based Learning Business Partners through The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency known as KRESA. This program gives students within Kalamazoo county amazing opportunities to better prepare themselves for life after high school.
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The word transparency has been thrown around in every industry, meaning something slightly different to each person that uses or reads the word. However, at the core transparency, no matter the industry, means something can be “distinctly seen”, according to a definition from Oxford. Or simply put, something is directly visible.
And when it comes to your business, you want to have direct visibility into all that encompasses daily operations. So what is digital transparency vs. business transparency vs. transparency with your I.T.? And what are the benefits of a transparent business? Let’s take a closer look at each.
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A hybrid workforce isn’t necessarily new, just a lot more common for many more people after the last year we had. With this “new way” of conducting work comes new ways for hackers to get a hold of our data creating new security challenges for organizations to be aware of.
Securing a hybrid workforce can be done by implementing updated security policies that reflect these concerns. Let’s take a look at how to do so below.
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You know you need a password to keep your accounts secure, but just one simple password does not cut it anymore. It’s imperative to the security of your data that your passwords are unique and complex for each account, changed quarterly, and stored in a secure place. However, ensuring that your staff complies with such password policies can be a nightmare to manage. Fortunately, just like everything else nowadays, there’s an app for that! Let’s dive deeper into how your office could benefit from implementing a security tool like Quickpass.
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You’re busy; the last thing you want to do at the end of your workday is deal with your internet provider on increasing prices. Or make sure every one of your vendors is compliant and in alignment with your goals. Unfortunately, the reality is that you don’t have time to do this. If you can take time out of your day, lucky you!
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Portage, MI (February 25, 2021) – Omega Computer Services announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Omega Computer Services to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The list, released annually, recognizes the leading North American solution providers that have demonstrated innovative and forward-thinking approaches to managed services. These services help end users improve operational efficiencies and navigate the ongoing complexities of IT solutions, while maximizing their return on IT investments.
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It’s becoming increasingly harder for businesses and individuals to protect their data. Whether hackers are getting smarter or individuals just lack the knowledge needed to protect their data, either way, we must do better.
In a recent survey by Entrust, they found that consumers believe they are taking proactive steps when it comes to protecting themselves, yet they actually have a poor understanding of data privacy altogether.
So, what gives?
You know it’s important to keep your passwords and other sensitive data safe from hackers, but how? Let’s dive deeper into what it means to keep your data private and secure, for yourself and your business.
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