Managed IT Services in Portland, OR

There’s no denying it: We live in an age of insurance.  Of course, there’s insurance for physical things, like our health, cars, homes, and jewelry. But just as notably, cyber insurance establishes a sense of security in an increasingly dangerous online landscape.  Cybercrime is rising. An estimated $600 billion is lost

Are you an SMB owner or leader? Are you overwhelmed by all the online articles and vendors using scare tactics to get your attention? Can you define and identify cybersecurity threats to your organization? Do you know where to go for help and support?  You can protect your organization against…

Storage is a vital element of effective business operation. First, there's the storage of physical assets, which includes managing and processing tangible goods. But properly handling digital assets is equally important to productivity, security, and profit. Traditionally, businesses have used on-site digital hosting methods like physical servers to store and…

Around 78% of the employed population log onto a computer for work every day, but many do not think about the network they connect to and its importance for accomplishing daily tasks. Usually, people hop on their computers, send emails, access documents, research, and process orders before hopping off

IT Service Providers (ITSPs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) provide critical IT and cybersecurity services often designed for Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). ITSPs typically offer technology services, including network management, hardware support, and cybersecurity services. MSPs typically provide proactive IT and cybersecurity management services bound by Service Level Agreements…

Out with the old, in with the new. Let's talk about IT practices to avoid. Are you holding on to habits you know are harmful, believing in facts you know are myths, or managing your information and technology operations like its 1999? It’s time to modernize and transform your IT…

The utopian promise of a hybrid work environment is often marred with the reality of technical, communications, and workflow issues. The thought of checking your email while enjoying a cup of coffee on your deck and listening to bird songs is often interrupted by other members of the household

The post covid-era world is shifting faster than it did in the previous 20 years. Accelerated changes include workplace operations, culture, and social norms. We see shifts everywhere, ranging from working from home to drones delivering our dinner.   The workplace cultural evolution drives leadership changes, team dynamics, and

The Importance of IT Maintenance is a topic only a few people discuss, especially when it is surrounded by various myths about security, maintenance, and budgets for the Small and Medium-Sized Business (SMB) market. Simple myths escalate into big problems if believed and left untreated.  This blog is aimed

Risk Management is one of the vaguest terms used in the cybersecurity and compliance environment. Ask “What is risk management” to 3 different people, and you will get 5 different answers ranging from financial, operations, technical, and cybersecurity. Ironically, misalignment in definitions and expectations increases risks. Organizations need to