In my previous blog article ‘What Are Managed IT Services Anyway?’, http://www.technicalactiongroup.com/what-are-managed-it-services-anyway/, I explained the typical services included in a Managed Services Plan. If you’re like a lot of business owners who just want to know “what’s in it for me and my business”, here are 9 reasons why Managed Services make sense for any business that relies on technology. The Benefits Are Obvious: You’ll practically eliminate expensive repairs and recovery costs. Network monitoring and maintenance … [Read more...]
What Are ‘Managed IT Services’ Anyway?
20 Apr
You may have heard the term "Managed Services" or "Managed IT Services" thrown about a lot in the last year or two as the IT support industry has been gradually moving away from offering unproductive "break/fix" computer support services, and moving to a Managed Services model. If you've never been clear on what these services actually entail, then allow me to enlighten you - with no Geek Speak. With the constant changes to technology and daily development of new threats, even a small, 10-user network requires ongoing maintenance from a … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Worst Technology Habits to Break in 2011
31 Jan
Admit it; some of you have some bad habits when it comes to maintaining the security and “health” of the high-tech tools you dearly depend on. Since it’s a fresh, new year, I thought it would be appropriate to point out the top 5 bad habits you should work on fixing in 2011. 1. Not backing up your data. Funny how most people start their confession of not backing up their data with the words, “I know it’s bad, but…” If you know, then why are you still doing it? There’s absolutely no good reason to let this one continue. 2. Relying on tape … [Read more...]
The Single Biggest Cause Of Computer Crashes, Data Loss, Hacker Attacks, Viruses, And Other Computer Problems
30 Dec
Want to know how to eliminate close to 80% of the computer problems you experience AND get more life, faster speed, and better overall performance from your PC? The answer is simple… The vast majority of computer problems can be solved with one simple step: regular maintenance. That’s right; nearly 80% of all computer problems stem from neglecting to perform routine maintenance such as cleaning your registry, installing security updates, and monitoring performance. Why Do PCs Have So Many Problems? Your computer is not a simple appliance like … [Read more...]
10 Early Warning Signs of Impending Computer Disaster
23 Dec
Computers rarely stop working overnight. In most cases, there are early warning signs that problems are brewing. Below are 10 surefire signs that you need to get a professional to investigate your network ASAP: Your workstation or server starts running very slowly, freezes up, or crashes. Your web browser has been changed to another strange browser you’ve never seen before. You are getting an unusual amount of pop-up windows, even when you aren’t surfing the web. You don’t know if every computer on your network has the most current virus … [Read more...]
The 3 Most Costly Misconceptions About Computer Support / Network Support, Maintenance and Repair
10 Nov
Misconception #1: My computer network doesn’t need regular monitoring and maintenance. This is probably one of the biggest and most costly misconceptions that business owners have. Usually this is because they’ve been fortunate enough to never have encountered a major disaster; but that’s similar to someone thinking they don’t need to wear a seat belt when driving a car because they’ve never had an accident. Computer networks are complex and dynamic systems that need regular updates and maintenance to stay up, running fast and problem free. In fact, … [Read more...]
Tired of Dumping Money Into Your Computer Network?
23 Aug
Read On To Discover How You Can Make Those Darn Things Finally Pay Off! If you ask most business owners why they invest in computers and technology, you will hear things like “to increase employee productivity”, or “to improve customer service” or even to lower operating costs, make information more accessible, and give them a competitive advantage. But the question is, are the computers in your office actually contributing to your productivity, or do they act as a money-sucking stumbling block to your businesses success? In this dog-eat-dog world, … [Read more...]
Why Spending More On Computer Support Can Actually Save You Money
26 Jul
BusinessDictionary.com defines a hidden cost as “Expense not normally included in the purchase price of an equipment or machine, such as for maintenance, supplies, training, and upgrades” and typical computer service is wracked with them. Lots of these types of expenses can pop-up in the form of unexpected computer problems that lead to major downtime. And, as many businesses know, time is money. If your systems are down, that means you are paying your whole staff for a few hours or up to an entire day with little or no productivity. That is why many small … [Read more...]
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