Seltek welcomes Keith Messer as the Director of IT Operations to our staff! He comes to us with many years of IT experience and will be a valuable asset to our company. Get to know Keith with the following Q&A. Get to Know Keith: Q1: What do you work toward in your free time? A1: […]
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May
May
Cyber attacks are on the rise each year. 2021 saw 50% more attacks per week on corporate networks compared to 2020. (*Checkpoint.com) A cyber attack is an attempt by hackers to disable computers, steal data, and breach a network for additional attacks, and many are launched by cybercriminals against businesses for financial gain. In 2020, […]
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Mar
Mar
As our roles become more complex and the workplace changes, professionals are looking for ways to simplify their workloads.
08
Mar
Mar
Often collaborative efforts boost workplace productivity, spur innovative ideas for new services or products, and create the best possible deliverables for clients. As a business leader, creating an effective environment for all of this is a win‐win‐win.
24
Feb
Feb
Whether you are completely clueless when it comes to IT and need all the help you can get, or if you have an internal IT team, managed IT services can make your business run smoother and allow you to focus your efforts on the things that matter the most.
21
Jan
Jan
We are all ingraining ourselves into an Internet of Things (IoT) world that, for the most part, benefits everyone – improving efficiency and keeping us connected to the devices and people that are important to us. With the advancement of technology, almost every aspect of our lives generates data and sends our information over the […]
Business, Managed IT Services
Stop Putting Security On The Backburner, And Start Building A Security-First Culture
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Jan
Jan
All businesses worry about data security, and those that must meet compliance requirements even more so. It can be overwhelming to read through the articles and ads, warning that a single data breach could both financially cripple your business and ruin your reputation. With a significant rise in the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, now is a […]
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Jan
Jan
As technology has advanced, the role IT can play in your business has significantly increased. Correctly utilizing technology solutions can enable you to rapidly grow your business. All effective organizations know that achieving a positive Return On investment (ROI) is good for business, but what about Return On Technology (ROT)? While ROI is typically discussed within a marketing or accounting parameter, […]
11
Jan
Jan
We all know that the right tools can make a big difference. They can increase our efficiency, help us collaborate, and organize everything that’s going on. With the help of these tools, we’re better able to do our jobs. One of the tools that help businesses get things done better in a virtual environment is […]
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Dec
Dec
Federal agencies have issued an unprecedented warning against “An increased and imminent cybercrime threat to U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers.” The joint cybersecurity advisory comes from the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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Dec
Dec
What are the best gifts for any business leader? More time, cost savings, and a headache-free day. Working with a good Managed Service Provider (MSP) can give you all three. Businesses often attempt to handle their own IT internally, when in reality, they don’t have the experience, the staff, or the time to do so […]
07
Dec
Dec
You may consider using Section 179 to make some improvements to your business while reducing your taxable income – this is a wise decision, but you should be wary of making IT purchases instead of investments.
28
Oct
Oct
For many businesses, work from home has moved from temporary to permanent. With the benefits of remote work- increased team productivity, lower overhead costs, increased flexibility, etc. it is a great option for businesses. However, if you are thinking about permanently adopting a remote work model, you need to reexamine the interim technology solutions you implemented at the beginning of WFH. These interim measures may have worked initially, but don’t have the legs to support a full organizational shift to remote.
05
Oct
Oct
As we have gotten into the groove of the “new normal,” many businesses are offering employees the option to stay remote or adopt a hybrid work-from-home/ in-office schedule. With these changes becoming more permanent and kids e-learning, there is a whole host of new challenges in our day to day life. Recently, a challenge we […]
30
Sep
Sep
Generally, we all understand what the cloud is: an internet hosted storage space. As we are working in an increasingly on-the-go or remote capacity, utilizing cloud storage is a game-changer. Cloud storage has been widely adopted, and a lot of businesses have integrated it. However, cloud storage is sophisticated. Not knowing how it works, what it provides, or what support it needs can leave companies inefficient or even at risk.
22
Sep
Sep
As there is still no true end to the COVID-19 pandemic insight, many business owners are wondering, “What would it take to make my company fully remote?”
It’s not a novel idea; prior to the pandemic, many companies with remote models were thriving and boasting increased employee productivity and organization. In this post, we want to tell you how you can cut ties with your physical office space by migrating your organization’s data and files to the cloud.
15
Sep
Sep
Who doesn’t like to save money? We all do. However, there is a fine line between frugal and cost-effective. Business owners need to toe the line of keeping overhead costs to a minimum and provide an environment where your information is safe, and your team can be efficient. We have put together five tips to […]