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Blog Articles for BTS Technologies

Safeguarding Your Data: The Importance of Effective Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

June 21st, 2024 by William Wentowski

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Data has become the lifeblood of businesses and organizations across diverse industries. From financial records and customer databases to proprietary information and intellectual property, the loss or corruption of critical data can have devastating...

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Posted in: Solutions

What Is Data Backup and Disaster Recovery?

March 21st, 2024 by William Wentowski

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In today's digital age, where data is a foundational asset for businesses and individuals alike, protecting this data becomes paramount. This is where data backup and disaster recovery come into play. Understanding these terms and their significance...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Why Data Backup & Recovery is an Essential Solution to Any Business

September 16th, 2023 by William Wentowski

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Data is the lifeblood of businesses, fueling critical operations, decision-making processes, and customer interactions. Whether it's financial records, customer information, intellectual property, or operational data, businesses rely heavily on...

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Posted in: Solutions

Why Is Cyber Security Important for Healthcare Organizations

July 25th, 2023 by William Wentowski

Learn why healthcare organizations need to have cybersecurity

In today's digital age, the healthcare industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation, with technological advancements revolutionizing patient care and administrative processes. Electronic health records, interconnected medical devices, and telemedicine...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

BTS Launches New Managed Data Backup Services

June 29th, 2023 by William Wentowski

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Leading MTSP Provides Businesses with the Latest in Data Back Up Technology BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading Managed Technology Service Provider (MTSP), is excited to announce the launch of its new managed data backup services with...

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Posted in: Press Releases

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

June 16th, 2023 by William Wentowski

Learn why cybersecurity is important for small businesses

Cybersecurity is an integral part of running any business, regardless of its size. As technology advances and becomes more accessible, small businesses are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Cybercriminals target...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Rest Easy with SleepEz Backup and Disaster Recovery

June 1st, 2023 by William Wentowski

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Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) is critical to any business's IT infrastructure. It helps protect against data loss and other disasters that could potentially cripple an organization. BDR solutions involve: Backing up data regularly. Storing...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

BTS Provides Custom Managed IT Solutions

April 11th, 2023 by William Wentowski

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Custom managed IT solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of a business or organization. They offer customized services, such as custom system design and implementation, data migration, network security, disaster recovery planning,...

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Posted in: Managed IT, Solutions

BTS Provides Comprehensive Incident Response and Disaster Recovery Plans to Their Customers

January 20th, 2023 by William Wentowski

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Helps Local Businesses Plan Ahead for Any Situation BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), is protecting small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) from cyberattacks by implementing...

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Posted in: Press Releases

Backup and Disaster Recovery Benefits

December 28th, 2022 by William Wentowski

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Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) solutions can provide many benefits to organizations, including improved data security, increased uptime, simplified server management, and cost savings. With a BDR solution in place, businesses can benefit from the...

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Posted in: Managed IT

The Importance of Managed IT Services and the Benefits It Offers to Your Organization

November 7th, 2022 by Brian Wakefield

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Managed IT services can provide your organization with a number of important benefits. Perhaps most importantly, they can help to improve the overall efficiency of your operation. By outsourcing the management of your IT infrastructure to a third-party...

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Posted in: Managed IT

What Are IT Support Services and Are They Worth It?

November 1st, 2022 by Roger Wentowski

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The majority of businesses these days rely on technology to some extent, and many are completely dependent on it. That means that when something goes wrong, they need to be able to rely on IT support services to get them back up and running as quickly...

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Posted in: Managed IT

5 Reasons You Need a Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

October 13th, 2022 by William Wentowski

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Data losses and the disasters preceding them can be distressing and costly. Even smaller data losses affecting 100 or fewer files will cost you lost revenue and downtime. Most businesses can't afford to suffer these costs, and their likelihood increases...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Reasons Your Business Needs Cyber Security

June 17th, 2022 by William Wentowski

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Cyber security helps safeguard your business against any potential attacks, malicious spyware, and data losses. With the continuous evolution of technology, more businesses are shifting toward digital platforms. While this has expanded the...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

The 5 C's of Cyber Security

April 25th, 2022 by William Wentowski

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Cyber security solutions are critical for all organizations, especially when you consider how critical digital and online technologies are to your day-to-day operations. Cybercrime is increasing daily, and several small companies are particularly susceptible...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

What Small Businesses Need to Know about Managed IT Services

April 5th, 2022 by Brian Wakefield

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If you run a small business, you will always look for ways to save time and money. Most business activities now take place on desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Therefore, it is vital to have a well-configured computer network to make...

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Posted in: Managed IT

5 Mistakes CEO’s Make with Ransomware

November 30th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski

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With the ransomware epidemic still in full swing, and with no clear end in sight, many CEOs are still scratching their heads with decisions on how to secure their network. They pivot from strategy to strategy, try to take on the burden solely in...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Top Reasons to Invest in Managed IT Services in 2021

November 9th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield

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Are you a small or medium-sized business owner looking for breakthrough growth and a boost to business performance? Consider partnering with a managed IT services provider. Post-COVID 19, small and medium-sized businesses have been in a...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Managed IT

11 Things to Look for in a Managed IT Services Provider

October 15th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield

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Whether you're starting your venture with limited resources or your business is in the growth stage, this is when you must consider managed IT services. This is the time when you need the experienced and trained team at your disposal as you can't handle...

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Posted in: Managed IT

What Managed Services Do You Need For Your Business?

September 23rd, 2021 by Brian Wakefield

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Due to ongoing technological advancements and new business challenges cropping up now and then, business owners need to ensure that they have the best technologies in place. This is why it is essential to find a reliable and seasoned MSP (Managed Service...

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Posted in: VoIP, Cyber Security, Managed IT

11 Benefits of Managed IT Services

August 25th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield

IT Partners

Technology is in a constant state of evolution. Hence, regardless of your business size or scope, you must manage your technologies proactively to stay abreast of the industry developments and compete with an edge. However, this is easier said than...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Attackers Have Successfully Hit the Nation's Largest Corporations - Their Onslaught on SMBs Will be Worse - Are You Prepared?

August 4th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group

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Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How SMBs Can Protect Themselves from Cyberattacks and Ransomware Threats BIRMINGHAM, AL -BTS Technologies, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), recently shared that some...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases

The Colonial Pipeline Data Breach and the Lessons You Should Learn From It

June 2nd, 2021 by William Wentowski

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For the past several years, BTS has advocated the importance of cyber security. We've done our best to let businesses know that cyber security is something that can't be ignored or underbudgeted. However, more and more businesses fall victim to...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Colonial Pipeline

May 25th, 2021 by William Wentowski

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The events happening with Colonial Pipeline are nothing new. Businesses are hacked every day, however, few have as much impact on the individual citizen as an attack on vital infrastructure. Over the past year, ransomware attacks have increased 300%....

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Are you Prepared?

April 30th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski

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Are you prepared for the unthinkable? As Accounting and Financial professionals, we are accountable for some of the most important information our companies have. Are you prepared? Do you have the best controls in place to help prevent a hacker from...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Virtual Desktops Provide Benefits for Your Business

November 5th, 2020 by Roger Wentowski

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With work cultures changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses need to upgrade their IT infrastructure to match what is happening. There has been a large shift towards working remotely, but the technology that is being utilized isn't conducive...

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Posted in: Managed IT

How to Protect Your Business and Be Efficient While Working Remote

June 8th, 2020 by Roger Wentowski

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Now that businesses are working remotely, they need a way to ensure their network is protected and that their employees are able to efficiently complete work-related tasks. While some companies may be using a VPN to accomplish this, problems arise...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Hybrid / Remote Workforce

Move Your Business to the Cloud to Increase Efficiency and Lower Costs

March 17th, 2020 by Brian Wakefield

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The cloud is one of the most significant growing technological solutions on the market today. Migrating your business to the cloud allows your company to avoid the need to purchase and maintain an on-premise infrastructure. Looking past the initial...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Should You Pay the Ransom?

April 23rd, 2019 by William Wentowski

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At BTS Technologies Inc. we work diligently to ensure that our customers are never hit with ransomware with our innovative firewall and preventative measures. But what should you do if you are hit with a ransom, and should you ever just pay the ransom?...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Get More ZZZs with SleepEZ

June 30th, 2018 by William Wentowski

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Does the thought of a disaster threatening your operations keep you up at night? Did you know BTS offers a Backup and Disaster Recovery(BDR) Solutions that can help you sleep a littler sounder knowing your important data is safeguarded? At BTS we know...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Keeping Vital Business Data Safe

June 20th, 2018 by William Wentowski

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Depending on your business, you’re likely creating much more data each day than you realize. That data can take on many different forms: bank transactions, budgets, personnel data, contracts, product designs, customer details, sales leads, progress...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Paradigm Shift

March 29th, 2018 by Michael Gendreau

By Michael Gendreau Being the newest member of the BTS family, I am constantly listening and observing the people and conversations around me. I came from the electrical contracting world and was like many CFOs in that the company’s Information Technology...

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Posted in: Cyber Security, Managed IT

Increased Demand for Cloud Workspace After Hurricanes Irma and Harvey

October 23rd, 2017 by Technology Assurance Group

Cloud Workspace

Unfortunately, hurricanes Irma and Harvey had an historic destructive impact on SMBs (Small to Mid-sized Businesses) in Florida and Texas. Many companies in these areas were either destroyed completely or severely damaged by mother nature. In the wake...

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Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases

Cybersecurity Certification

September 22nd, 2017 by Technology Assurance Group

Network

BTS a leading provider of unified communications has announced that the company is certified to provide cybersecurity solutions to SMBs (small to mid-sized businesses) to protect them from the barrage of cyber-attacks that occur every day. Cybercrimes...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Educating Businesses on the Importance of 4G Backup

August 17th, 2017 by Technology Assurance Group

We announced today that we will be launching an awareness campaign to educate small to mid-sized business (SMB) owners about the importance of having a 4G backup plan in their organizations. With the vast majority of business owners virtualizing their...

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Posted in: Managed IT, Press Releases

Get Our Latest E-Book

July 26th, 2017 by William Wentowski

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As part of our larger efforts to help customers combat cyber threats, we are sharing our e-book - "5 Common Disasters that Strike Small Businesses." It is a quick overview of the, you guessed it, most common ways business data is stolen, damaged...

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Posted in: Cyber Security

Rest Easy with a Good Recovery Plan

January 10th, 2017 by William Wentowski

A natural disaster, fire, or even a downed power line can mean days of lost business and high costs to set up emergency servers and IT systems. Customers can't reach you, and everyone is scrambling to recover data and resources. We've dealt with these...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Does Your Company Have Back-Ups, but No Recovery Plan?

June 11th, 2016 by William Wentowski

Don’t let an accident wipe out your data! Sign-up for our SleepEZ Back-up and Disaster Recovery Plan. 24/7/365, system monitoring, on and off-site imaging, scalability, and server virtualization are just a few features included in the program. Worried...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Data Recovery

April 5th, 2016 by William Wentowski

If some sort of disaster were to occur today, would your business be prepared? It would be catastrophic to lose all your business' valuable data, and sometimes leaves businesses with no choice but to shut their doors. With a data recovery plan from BTS...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Data Recovery Plan - Not Just Back-up!

January 22nd, 2016 by William Wentowski

Did you know that 80% of companies that lose their data go out of business within one year? Whether it's a natural disaster, a blackout or even a simple equipment failure, these unforeseen events can bring your company to a standstill if you are not properly...

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Posted in: Managed IT

Companies To Benefit From Data Protection And Universal Access

December 30th, 2014 by Technology Assurance Group

BTS, a leader in unified communications, announced recently that the company has launched a cloud-based file syncing and storage program in order to enhance business productivity for their small to medium-sized customers. This program’s overarching goal...

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Posted in: Press Releases

SleepEZ

June 16th, 2014 by William Wentowski

Did you know that 80% of companies that lose their data go out of business within one year? Why? Many businesses have back-ups but no viable recovery plan. Think about how catastrophic it is to lose your data. Your vendors and employees know how much...

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Posted in: Managed IT

SleepEZ

November 9th, 2012 by William Wentowski

Are you sure your critical data is completely secure? If not, it’s possible that you could end up losing a considerable amount of productive work hours due to a system crash, virus, power outage, or even human error. Not to even mention the money it will...

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Posted in: Managed IT

BTS Technologies, Inc. Keeps Customers Safe Through Rolling Blackouts

September 15th, 2012 by Technology Assurance Group

BTS has announced recently that it has launched a data safety program to protect its customers from the expected increase in rolling blackouts and brownouts this summer. Every year companies face this problem, along with other disasters such as hurricanes,...

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Posted in: Press Releases


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