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Coming Soon…Practical Cyber Security for Small Business

[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/1097/2018/10/Practical-Cyber-Security-for-Small-Business-Oct_2018_FOCUS_01.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] By Jeff Dettoff “This cyber threat represents one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation.” Howard Schmidt made this statement nearly TEN YEARS AGO, shortly after he was appointed to the newly created position of White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. He was speaking about the advanced

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Ignore these outdated disaster recovery myths

With advancements in cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) has become more efficient and affordable than ever. But many business owners still cling to DR myths that can safely be ignored. If you’re uncertain as to how DR has changed and are ready for an update, here are some myths that you ought to ignore.  Tape

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

[img src=”/wp-content/uploads/sites/1097/2018/10/img-content-Blog-1.jpg” class=”aligncenter”] Security is always on our mind, but even more so this month. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: a reminder to prioritize cybersecurity goals and initiatives in your organization. In the spirit of a safer workplace, we’re eager to share key insights into password hygiene in organizations worldwide provided by LastPass, our

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Why sync your Android phone with Chrome?

Users of both Android phones and Google Chrome have reason to rejoice. Actually, make that five reasons — Android and Chrome synced together let you do a quintet of useful things. See for yourself. Send directions from Google Maps to your Android phone While Google Maps works great on smartphones, it’s often easier to use

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Providence Consulting Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark+™

Award-Winning Technology Service Provider Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning a Highly Respected Cybersecurity Credential, Validating Industry Security Best Practices Lansing, MI, October 1, 2018 – Providence Consulting, managed service provider and cyber security expert, announced today it has received the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ from CompTIA, the non-profit association for world’s information technology (IT) industry. The

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The benefits of hyperconvergence

Diverting funds away from primary business functions to deploy and maintain IT infrastructure used to be hard for SMBs. However, with hyperconvergence making IT more affordable, it’s now unavoidable. Here’s what you need to know. What is a hyperconverged infrastructure? In a traditional IT environment, hardware for networks, servers, and storage had to be purchased

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The facts about unified communications

Unified communications (UC) solutions have many advantages over traditional phone systems. It’s the way to go if you want to save money, increase employee productivity, and boost profits. Companies in the United States and the United Kingdom have lost a total of $37 billion because of poor communication, according to The Holmes Report, the voice

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Cloud storage 101: OneDrive vs SharePoint

Office 365 comes with different storage and sharing options to make business owners more productive. Two of these are OneDrive and SharePoint, both of which have a long list of features and benefits. Which option is best for you? Keep reading for the answer. Looking for a secure platform to manage your files? Where do

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Windows 10 October 2018 best features

Microsoft releases two major Windows 10 updates every year, one in spring and one in fall. Following Windows 10’s April 2018 update, Microsoft is set to release a fresh batch of features in October. So if you’re a Windows 10 user, here are some features to look forward to. Your Phone Windows 10 is getting

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Cyber Security Awareness Month

The month of October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month! Join Providence all month long by learning various cybersecurity topics, tips, and tricks! Participate in Providence’s Cyber Security Sweepstakes by learning the dangers of the online world, sharing the knowledge, and you could win a prize!

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