Pandemic has struck the globe. Workforces have been sent home. And your IT team has scrambled to make it happen in record time. Words can’t describe how impressed we’ve been at the business community’s response to enabling a remote workforce at such a rapid pace. And as an IT services provider, we hold the fellow […]
Like many companies across the country and around the world, ISG Technology is closely monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the people and communities we serve. We wanted to take this opportunity to help you understand how we are implementing our business continuity plan so we can continue to help you navigate this […]
If you fail to meet your compliance requirements, you can seriously damage your company’s reputation. Below, we consider why compliance is so critical to staying operational and how managed cybersecurity is the best way to fulfill your company’s security and compliance needs.
We know that choosing a cybersecurity provider can be daunting, but it’s an essential part of running a business online. Here are the reasons why cybersecurity is so important, why you need a security provider, and some tips for choosing the right provider for your unique commercial needs.
Every business, no matter its size, is vulnerable to data loss, data corruption, and cybersecurity breaches. Here’s why it’s so important to protect your business from online cybersecurity vulnerabilities and how partnering with an MSP can support these crucial cybersecurity needs.
Understanding the risks facing your business, and managing them effectively, is critical to reducing downtime and minimizing the impact of a disaster on your operations. Here’s what you need to know about devising a comprehensive risk management framework for your company.
Between complying with your regulatory obligations and keeping company data safe from cybercriminals, cybersecurity should be at the top of your company’s priority list. Here are our top tips for establishing your company’s specific cybersecurity goals – and pieces of advice on how to achieve them.
If you’re reading this, there’s a chance you’ve already heard of NIST 800. As a set of guidelines that’s been established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST 800 outlines the best practices for identifying and responding to cyberattacks.
The digital threats landscape keeps changing, and it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of updating your cybersecurity framework and goals. You need to stay ahead of the trends to create a robust and relevant cybersecurity strategy – be a step ahead of cybercriminals.
While a disaster recovery plan is crucial to maintaining data integrity, a business continuity plan is more than that. DR is often integrated into BC, but a BC plan specifically looks at how your business will continue to serve its customers during recovery from a disaster or event.
If you’re looking for a video conferencing solution for your SMB, there are lots of options available, from simple free tools to commercial applications with cloud support, unified communications systems, and file sharing. Let’s take a look at four of the best solutions for small businesses.
While data backup is important, you need additional measures to ensure compliance and continuity of critical business systems. Implemented alongside a continuity plan, disaster management has the ability to reduce data losses, minimize downtime, and promote a healthy business reputation.
Watch & Download Our Free Webinar: “Disaster Recovery Essentials For The Modern SMB” If you’re like many companies we talk to, you don’t have enterprise-level resources dedicated to your DR plan. And it keeps you up at night. That’s why we’re here to help. Watch our on-demand webinar focused on helping you get prepared for when data disasters strike.
Today’s businesses rely on digital files for storing and organizing almost all of their important information. Here’s what you should know about file sharing and some of the top solutions that can help your SMB effectively manage and share its files.
According to FEMA, 40-60% of small businesses affected by disasters will never reopen their doors. Regardless of your industry, there is a lot riding on how you protect your business from disaster. You likely physically protect your business with alarm systems, cameras, and even safes. You also probably invest in protections for your data and […]
Data loss afflicts companies of all sizes, including those that seem secure. Once your customer, employee or business information is lost, restoring it can be nearly impossible. In the end, there are many reasons to develop a strategy for data backup, including compliance and peace of mind.
In a world of unified communications, video conferencing, bring-your-own-devices-to-work policies and other cutting-edge communications, the voicemail message remains essential. It’s a unique calling card. With that in mind, here are some tips and scripts for voicemail excellence.
Contrary to popular belief, Office 365 and other software as a service (SaaS) models provide no real internal backup solutions. While Office 365 is amazing for SMB collaboration, third-party services are needed to ensure comprehensive data protection and compliance.
When conducting a disaster recovery drill, there are some things you can do to ensure you get results—good or bad—that are reliable. For an effective disaster recovery plan, you need good communication on all fronts and a methodical process. With these, you’re set up for success.
When it comes to increased productivity on your team, upgrading to a VoIP phone system provides a great return on investment. These features that a traditional phone system lacks will make you wonder how you ever lived without them. Welcome to truly modern workflow.
When you think of restaurants, you don’t usually think about computers. But every restaurant these days runs on computers. No, it’s true! Freddy’s, home of amazing burgers and custard, wanted that little extra push towards IT greatness. They wanted to make sure that the IT stuff was handled so that they could focus on their […]
Planning for IT disaster recovery is critical. Using these five tips, your business can begin to craft a basic plan for disaster recovery. The more you can prepare now, the less likely your company will be to experience catastrophic failures when a disaster does occur.
Because VoIP is a rapidly developing technology and is being adopted at a growing rate worldwide, it has been suggested that it may supplant POTS in time. Given the low costs, the flexibility, and multitude of services available with VoIP systems, you may want to consider making the switch.
While Microsoft Office 365 opens up a whole new world of collaboration and document sharing for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), it doesn’t, of itself, provide sufficient backup to protect your critical data. Having a separate backup system is the best way to provide complete protection.
It may be tempting to try out every new app or gadget that claims to streamline your organization, but some may end up wasting your time. What works for your colleagues may not work for you. Enhance collaboration by thinking on these points and looking at your processes critically.
Today’s talent force prefers real-time, mobile-optimized tools to communicate, and cloud vendors have responded with an extensive selection of instant messaging solutions. The leading chat apps for business allow your organization to drive growth with productive, engaging workplace communication.
Online meetings are only as good as the platform you use for them. An easy-to-navigate, well-designed platform can make online meetings a breeze. A platform that doesn’t fit for you will make them torture. Here are three of the best options out there right now.
No matter which industry or sector you serve, proper backup is pivotal. Data loss can seriously cripple a business of any size. A good backup strategy is the best way to avoid losing essential information due to systems failures, security breaches or plain old human error.
Since its arrival, the web-based video conference call has made a huge impression on businesses and users alike. Simply by allowing participants to engage visually with one another, rather than relying solely on audio communication, video conference calls have changed the way that we do business.
There are many reasons why a business should have a cloud backup procedure as a regularly maintained routine. But what backup service to choose? We took a look at some of the most popular and weighed their potential benefits for your business.
There’s no way around it. Your organization needs a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. You’ve taken in tons of advice and information. It’s time to sort through it all. Before you go into information overload, tie up your research with our handy list of BYOD policy dos and don’ts.
There’s no question that cloud computing is on the rise. More and more businesses are turning to cloud. But with so many options to choose from, how do you select the right provider for your business? Here are seven critical questions you should ask when choosing a cloud computing provider.
An incomplete or poorly prepared backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan can result in unacceptably long outages and lost revenue for your company. Unfortunately, busy IT employees don’t always have the time to update BDR plans or test them thoroughly. Partnering with your managed IT services provider (MSP) to improve, refine and test your plan […]
Why is software patching so important for your business? Because having a sound IT infrastructure is crucial. You need a safe and secure operating platform. That’s why patching should never be overlooked when it comes to network health and digital environment stability.
It’s no secret that the economy has transformed faster than most businesses can keep up. The digital economy makes it easier for smaller, agile companies to quickly spin up applications and compete with established companies that rely on traditional IT infrastructures. To compete, companies must respond quickly to customer and market needs. However, traditional IT […]
Wi-Fi has had a profound impact on organizations and employees. It enables users to communicate and collaborate which in turn enhances productivity, agility and ultimately, profitability. But despite being so convenient and flexible, best practices for enterprise Wi-Fi security aren’t always followed.
It’s essential to keep company data safe from hackers. Viruses and malware still pose a very real threat. And privacy laws and regulations demand that you be protective of customer data, as well. Are your leaders aware of the important cybersecurity facts they need to know to protect the business?
Today’s businesses have numerous options when choosing network monitoring systems. You need to make sure your infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools have the right tools.
Include the following five features in your monitoring and alerting tools to protect your network and avoid data loss.
Many SMBs wonder whether onsite or offsite servers offer higher levels of security. Either option could help your business grow. Over the last few years, though, more companies have found that they benefit most from a hybrid approach that improves their security and data protection.