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How to Prioritize Your Technology Gaps
Today's technology-based businesses must deal with multiple issues, including cyberthreats, head-to-head competition and regulatory compliance. Hence, keeping your technology infrastructure up to date is critical, and a technology audit is the best place to start. A...
What is Co-Managed IT – BLOG
There is a common misconception that an IT department can only consist of either an internal IT Team or fully outsourcing to an IT partner. However, every business has varying IT needs depending on the size and complexity of their business. The misconception is that...
6 Questions to Ask Before Implementing a Technology Change
It can be exciting to introduce new technology into your business. Finding a solution that will help your team members do their jobs more efficiently and effectively by filling a gap in your technology infrastructure is certainly an achievement. However, before you...
How to Choose the Right Printer for Your Business
You're about to read the most exciting and interesting blog of the year. Hang on tight. This one's a doozy! How to pick a printer! Okay… so maybe my enthusiasm is a bit much for something that puts ink on paper. When I told my colleagues that I was writing a blog on...
It is Time to Partner with a Managed IT Service Provider
Managed Services Providers are IT BUSINESS PARTNERS that exist to deliver services such as IT infrastructure, planning, network administration, cybersecurity, and much more. These services are generally outside the business's scope of work yet critical to the...
5 Things You Should Do RIGHT NOW to Preserve Your Network and Systems
1. Back up Files Every Day As catastrophic as data loss is, the number of businesses that still are not backing up their network is unbelievable. According to the Symantec Small to Medium Size Businesses (SMB) data, only 23% of SMBs are backing up their data daily,...
MANAGED CYBERSECURITY
The Evolving Landscape: Latest Trends in Cybersecurity for Montana Businesses
As Montana businesses continue to embrace digital transformation and rely on technology for their daily operations, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, with cyber threats becoming...
5 SECURITY PRACTICES TO TEACH YOUR EMPLOYEES
Mobile phones, laptops, and tablets have become indispensable parts of modern business. With the rise of remote work, these devices have become essential tools for employees to stay productive and connected to their work. However, as helpful as these devices may be,...
Cyber Incident Response 101 for Small Businesses
As a small business, you may have to deal with similar scenarios, stolen credentials, data, etc. caused by phishing attacks, ransomware, malware or any other security threat. The question is, do you have a plan in place to respond quickly and effectively to minimize...
Balancing a Proactive and Reactive Approach to Cyber Incidents
A cyber incident is a type of security event that can harm a business like yours. Ranging from data breaches and system failures to malware attacks and phishing scams, these incidents can hinder productivity, revenue growth and customer satisfaction. In most...
Cyber Incident Prevention Best Practices for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, you may think you are “too small” to be the target of cybercrime because you aren’t a large, multimillion-dollar company. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Although the media mainly focuses on attacks on big businesses, small...
Montana CMMC Assistance
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification or CMMC is seemingly overwhelming. A new cybersecurity framework, five different levels of maturity, 17 capability domains, 43 capabilities/, 171 practices, 3rd party assessors, defense contracting requirements, and...
MANAGED WORKPLACE
5 Signs Your Cybersecurity Strategy Is Outdated
Gone are the days of cybersecurity being a "nice to have"—it's a must for medium-sized businesses. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, regularly reviewing your strategy is critical to ensure you're business properly protected. Ready to stop worrying a about what's...
How Unified Communications is Connecting Montana Businesses
From Missoula to Billings In the vast, rural expanses of Montana, businesses face unique challenges when it comes to staying connected. With teams spread across different locations, often miles apart, maintaining seamless communication can be daunting. Unified...
The True Cost of Ignoring IT Problems: Kill the Snakes Before They Bite
IT systems are the backbone of operations, yet they often don't receive the attention they deserve. For many business owners with internal IT staff, it's easy to let small issues slide, assuming they won't escalate into bigger problems. But as the old adage goes, if...
Unlock the Secret to Affordable Cybersecurity: People, Tools, and Processes
In today's digital age, securing your business's data is more critical than ever. However, many business owners grapple with the cost of implementing effective cybersecurity measures. By understanding and balancing the key components of cybersecurity—people, tools,...
First Call Computer Solutions’ Culture Is More Than Just Words on a Wall
At First Call Computer Solutions, we believe that culture goes beyond words on a wall. It's about actions, behaviors, and how we respond to challenges. Recently, we had a real test of our culture during an extreme weather event in Western Montana. Here’s how our team...
The True Repercussions of a System Outage
The Scale and Impact of System Outages One of the most disturbing things about Friday’s devastating global outage of IT systems is how routine such ruinous events have become. Similar glitches from companies like Amazon.com Inc. have temporarily shut down systems...
MANAGED VOICE
How to Prioritize Your Technology Gaps
Today's technology-based businesses must deal with multiple issues, including cyberthreats, head-to-head competition and regulatory compliance. Hence, keeping your technology infrastructure up to date is critical, and a technology audit is the best place to start. A...
What is Co-Managed IT – BLOG
There is a common misconception that an IT department can only consist of either an internal IT Team or fully outsourcing to an IT partner. However, every business has varying IT needs depending on the size and complexity of their business. The misconception is that...
6 Questions to Ask Before Implementing a Technology Change
It can be exciting to introduce new technology into your business. Finding a solution that will help your team members do their jobs more efficiently and effectively by filling a gap in your technology infrastructure is certainly an achievement. However, before you...
How to Choose the Right Printer for Your Business
You're about to read the most exciting and interesting blog of the year. Hang on tight. This one's a doozy! How to pick a printer! Okay… so maybe my enthusiasm is a bit much for something that puts ink on paper. When I told my colleagues that I was writing a blog on...
It is Time to Partner with a Managed IT Service Provider
Managed Services Providers are IT BUSINESS PARTNERS that exist to deliver services such as IT infrastructure, planning, network administration, cybersecurity, and much more. These services are generally outside the business's scope of work yet critical to the...
5 Things You Should Do RIGHT NOW to Preserve Your Network and Systems
1. Back up Files Every Day As catastrophic as data loss is, the number of businesses that still are not backing up their network is unbelievable. According to the Symantec Small to Medium Size Businesses (SMB) data, only 23% of SMBs are backing up their data daily,...
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