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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...
First Call vs. ‘Break-Fix’ Providers: Ensuring Consistent Business Delivery
Ensuring your IT infrastructure is robust and reliable is critical to success. As a Montana business owner, you may be weighing the options between managed services providers (MSPs) like First Call Computer Solutions and traditional 'break-fix' IT support....
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...
Cybersecurity
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,...
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....
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,...
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....
Managed IT
This Superpower Could Have Made Your Digital Transition Easier.
When our beautiful state of Montana issued the first stay-at-home directive in March 2020 due to COVID-19, there was a mad dash to figure out what this meant for employees and their ability to continue to do their job. But unfortunately, it came to light that many...
Find the right IT Partner
In today's technology-driven world, organizations cannot afford to not have an IT team supporting their business operations. As a result, the role of information technology (IT) has become increasingly critical function for businesses of all sizes and across all...
Raise Your Expectations – IT is in a New Era
Blog Written by Conor Smith, CEO of First CallFor 20 + years, I've been guiding companies and helping them implement IT. The expectations of business leaders have evolved. The short version looks like this:Accounting needs a computer.Get a few more of those...
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...
First Call vs. ‘Break-Fix’ Providers: Ensuring Consistent Business Delivery
Ensuring your IT infrastructure is robust and reliable is critical to success. As a Montana business owner, you may be weighing the options between managed services providers (MSPs) like First Call Computer Solutions and traditional 'break-fix' IT support....
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...
Co-Managed IT
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...
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...
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...
5 Signs You Need a New Help Desk
While many of the additional consulting/advisement roles are essential, the primary reason folks look for outside IT services is for the Help Desk! Where do you go when things are broken? Who do you turn to when that critical piece of software isn't producing the...
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...
How to Move to the Microsoft Cloud – One Step at a Time (for SMBs)
We get it. Change is hard. Especially when you know that the change will permanently alter the way you conduct your business. Many small to medium-sized businesses have realized the benefits of moving to the cloud but have not yet made the change because they are...
