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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,...
3 Things to Think About Before Hiring Another Inside IT Person
While it may seem like a good idea to hire additional internal IT staff, this blog is going to line out why instead, you should look to hire a partner to Co-manage your IT. Let's line out the key factors that influence the decision regarding hiring an additional...
MANAGED CYBERSECURITY
Why “thinking outside the box” could be wrong for Cybersecurity.
Your business information, computers, and networks will never stay “protected” from cyber-attacks if you stick to the same old security methods forever. Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated every year, which means the way you secure your business should as...
Do I Need Advanced Security?
Does everyone need advanced security for their network? The answer is no more than the world needs more COVID, but if you do need Advanced Security, it's kind of like a fire extinguisher at that point, if you need it, you REALLY NEED IT.Does your business need to...
The Dangers of the Inbox
Every now and then, an email with a catchy subject line appears in your inbox and you end up clicking on it, either because you’re curious about the subject line or because you assume the sender is trustworthy. Unfortunately, this is how most cyberattacks tend to...
Your Office 365 credentials are on the Dark Web. No sweat!
I just received an alert from my organization’s identity monitoring service stating one of my employee’s Office 365 email credentials were found on the Dark Web. Now let us get real for a minute. When the prince of Nigeria emails you requesting a transfer of $1000...
Top 5 reasons you should care about Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Managed Detection and Response is a suite of tools designed to detect and alert on security related events. Like an invisible mustache, things could be happening right under your nose and you wouldn’t even know it. Below you will find a few questions that can help...
3 Cybersecurity Mistakes You All Are STILL Making
Blog Written by Kayla Blaedow, Application Specialist at First Call Computer Solutions Cybercriminals are only interested in large corporations. WRONG. This misconception comes from media and news outlets feeding us data breach information of larger corporations such...
MANAGED WORKPLACE
Secure Banking in 2024
Valley Bank of Kalispell Valley Bank of Kalispell(VBK) was chartered in 1911 as the State Bank of Somers and was located in downtown Somers. In 1964, the charter was moved to our present location in Kalispell, and the name changed to Valley Bank of Kalispell. The Bank...
Montana Credit Union Network Partners with First Call Computer Solutions
Montana's Credit Unions exists to promote and enhance a thriving credit union community. To fulfill this duty to their members, they have partnered with First Call Computer Solutions, one of Montana's top Managed Service Providers. As technology evolves, cyber...
The Change Healthcare Cyberattack: A Call to Montana Healthcare Providers
Calling all Montana Healthcare Providers! In the wake of the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, the healthcare industry finds itself once again thrust into the spotlight of cybersecurity concerns. As guardians of patient data and facilitators of critical...
Safeguarding Montana Nonprofits: Best Cybersecurity Practices for Staying Safe Online
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is of paramount importance for organizations of all sizes, including nonprofits. Montana nonprofits, like their counterparts elsewhere, are increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats ranging from data breaches to ransomware attacks....
Empowering Montana Government Offices: The Role of Managed IT Partners
As technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in government operations, Montana government offices face the challenge of managing complex IT infrastructures and delivering efficient services to citizens. Collaborating with managed IT partners can be instrumental in...
The Power of Collaboration: How Managed IT Providers Support Montana Businesses with Internal IT Departments
Montana businesses today face an ever-increasing reliance on technology, making robust IT infrastructure and support essential for seamless operations. Many organizations maintain internal IT departments to manage their technology needs. However, in a rapidly evolving...
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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,...
3 Things to Think About Before Hiring Another Inside IT Person
While it may seem like a good idea to hire additional internal IT staff, this blog is going to line out why instead, you should look to hire a partner to Co-manage your IT. Let's line out the key factors that influence the decision regarding hiring an additional...
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