December 20th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Flexible work schedules have become more prevalent today. The pandemic forced many businesses to come up with better working solutions for employees, resulting in remote work becoming a norm. However, as the lockdowns ease, there has been a transition...
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Tags: educational, productivity, tips and tricks
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
December 10th, 2021 by William Wentowski
Cyber security is certainly a cause of stress for many business owners but it can protect them from data breaches that can otherwise cost them millions. In today's digital age, when cyberattacks are on the rise, businesses can’t afford to neglect...
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Tags: educational, malware, phishing, support
Posted in: Cyber Security
December 2nd, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Remote working is not a new concept but has gained significant visibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than establishing strict policies, managing remote teams is more about setting up employees for individual success. The entire team becomes...
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Tags: collaboration tools, project management, tips and tricks, toolchains
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
November 30th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, multi-factor authentication (MFA), ransomware, training, updates & upgrades
Posted in: Cyber Security
November 23rd, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
No matter your business scope, size, or industry, invest in cyber security audits routinely if you want to improve your company's security. Cyber security audits are more crucial than ever. A cyber security audit is primarily an independent...
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Tags: audits, data breach, HIPAA
Posted in: Cyber Security
November 9th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cost efficiencies, email, network infrastructure, phishing, SMBs, updates & upgrades
Posted in: Cyber Security, Managed IT
November 4th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology
Services Provider to Share Business
Expertise and Technology Foresight
with Organizations Throughout the
U.S. and Canada
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS a leading managed
technology services provider...
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Tags: events, SMBs, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Press Releases
November 1st, 2021 by William Wentowski
In the wake of the pandemic, employers across industries have given their employees the flexibility to work remotely. However, with the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine, it is believed that many employees will either choose to work remotely or opt...
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Tags: multi-factor authentication (MFA), tips and tricks, training, virtual private network (VPN)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
October 27th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Due to the pandemic, many organizations have restructured how they work to adapt to the new norm and keep their business afloat. One of the changes includes a remote or hybrid working model
As companies adjust to remote staffing, managing them successfully...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, project management, tips and tricks
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
October 20th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology Services
Provider Invests in Advanced
Cybersecurity Tools
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading managed
technology services provider (MTSP),
has increased their investments in an
advanced cybersecurity...
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Tags: collaboration tools, data breach, ransomware, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases
October 15th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, educational, malware, partnership, SMBs
Posted in: Managed IT
October 7th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
One of the top reasons for the massive popularity and high demand for VoIP solutions across industries is the sophistication of the call forwarding feature. Though this feature has been around for a long time, VoIP has truly improved call forwarding...
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Tags: cost efficiencies, educational
Posted in: VoIP
October 4th, 2021 by William Wentowski
Cybercrime is growing faster than you think. Did you know that there is a hacker attack every 39 seconds affecting one in three Americans annually? Also, 64 percent of the companies in the US have experienced web-based cyber-attacks, including...
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Tags: data breach, email, malware, network infrastructure, phishing, ransomware
Posted in: Cyber Security
September 23rd, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cloud, IT consulting, Managed Service Provider (MSP)
Posted in: VoIP, Cyber Security, Managed IT
September 15th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology Services
Provider Keeps SMBs Safe, Once
Again
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS, a leading managed
technology services provider
(MTSP), recently shared that their
robust cybersecurity solutions have...
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Tags: cost efficiencies, data breach, ransomware, SMBs
Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases
September 14th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
Remote work has grown by 44 percent over the last five years and 91 percent over the decade. These statistics do not even include freelancers. They include non-self-employed individuals who work from home at least half or full time. There...
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Tags: communication, motivation, tips and tricks
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
September 8th, 2021 by Kim Reynolds
Employee Spotlight: Justin Lewis
Justin was brought onboard a few months ago, and was recently added to the Helpdesk rotation. He is already receiving high praise on his work:
...
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Tags: employee spotlight, help desk, tips and tricks, training
Posted in: News
September 7th, 2021 by William Wentowski
Cybercrime is growing faster than you might think. The internet has become a space that is continuously being attacked by malicious links, viruses, and Trojans. Whether you are self-employed, run a small business, or a large organization, you...
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Tags: antivirus, email, Microsoft, passwords, phishing, updates & upgrades, Windows
Posted in: Cyber Security
September 1st, 2021 by Kim Reynolds
Get Out of the Closet
Do you still have an old phone system with a controller in the closet? An old premise-based telephone system had fixed architecture. This limited the flexibility of a company in reacting to the changing workplace environment....
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Tags: business phones, cloud, cost efficiencies, productivity
Posted in: News
August 31st, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
As technology evolves, businesses across industries are looking for new, better, and advanced ways to do business and serve clients. And one such technology that is making the rounds is VoIP. Some modern businesses have jumped on the bandwagon,...
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Tags: business phones, communication, connectivity, cost efficiencies
Posted in: VoIP
August 25th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, cost efficiencies, monitoring, partnership, productivity
Posted in: Managed IT
August 17th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
As countless workers from all over the world telecommute for the first time ever, very few of them know exactly what to expect. Well, some professionals have been telecommuting way before the pandemic began as virtual business owners or freelancers,...
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Tags: motivation, productivity, tips and tricks, toolchains
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
August 11th, 2021 by William Wentowski
It's a Friday afternoon and you receive an email asking you to participate in a bid with a link to the bid documents. Maybe you will look at it before the weekend and mull over if you want to respond to it. Upon clicking the link,...
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Tags: email, phishing, tips and tricks, training
Posted in: Cyber Security
August 9th, 2021 by William Wentowski
Regardless of the size, scope, or industry, every business is at the risk of cyber attacks. Corporations across industries are vulnerable because a majority of their data is stored online. From data breaches to infiltration on infrastructure and...
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Tags: data breach, malware, NIST, phishing
Posted in: Cyber Security
August 4th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
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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Tags: antivirus, backup and disaster recovery, multi-factor authentication (MFA), SMBs, training
Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases
July 19th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
How well has your technology, cybersecurity, or phone system been performing? Is that something you can answer, or is your IT provider not sharing the analytics and reports with you? When you run a business, knowing what is performing well or underperforming...
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Tags: CIO Review, cost efficiencies, IT consulting, partnership, project management
Posted in: Managed IT
June 29th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Shares How AI is
Evolving SMB Defenses
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS a leading managed technology
services provider (MTSP), announced today that AI (artificial intelligence) is starting to play a key role in cybersecurity...
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Tags: artificial intelligence (AI), network infrastructure, SMBs, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases
June 2nd, 2021 by William Wentowski
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, data breach, ransomware
Posted in: Cyber Security
May 29th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Maximizes Employee
Productivity As Businesses Transition to the New Normal
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS, a leading managed technology
services provider, announced today the company is helping organizations...
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Tags: Azure, cloud, communication, Microsoft, productivity
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
May 29th, 2021 by David Dick
What is Microsoft Azure – and why you should care…
Most businesses are confused by the cloud. They hear news stories about data loss, security breaches and cyber attacks and are concerned. What they have not heard are the overwhelming benefits...
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Tags: Azure, cloud, Microsoft, productivity, virtual desktop
Posted in: Managed IT
May 25th, 2021 by William Wentowski
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, data breach, monitoring, ransomware
Posted in: Cyber Security
May 16th, 2021 by Kim Reynolds
Training and Certifications:
Being the best possible business partner means training and knowing the ins and outs of our products (sometimes competitors as well!); along with general best practices for any business. In our commitment to you, we train...
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Tags: Azure, events, Microsoft, TotalVoice, training
Posted in: News
May 11th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
The pandemic forced many businesses into a work from home model; however, companies need to decide whether to keep their employees home full-time or bring them back into the office with the US beginning to open up. Some companies are considering using...
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Tags: collaboration tools, cost efficiencies, motivation, productivity, virtual desktop
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce
May 7th, 2021 by Matt Dean
Many organizations have heard of the cloud; the mythical technology that few grasp, but know it’s where their business needs to move. Like any buzzword or acronym, it is meant to excite and ensure it’s on the tip of everyone’s tongue. But many organizations...
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Tags: cloud, training, updates & upgrades, virtual private network (VPN)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
May 4th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Startling Statistics Reveal Challenges of Healthcare Industry's Ability to Safeguard Patient Records
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS Technologies, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider, announced that the company is helping healthcare...
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Tags: data breach, healthcare, HIPAA
Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases
April 30th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
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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Tags: backup and disaster recovery, data breach
Posted in: Cyber Security
April 22nd, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
When it comes to business technology and services, there is one undeniable truth. You get what you pay for. If you find a cheaper service somewhere else, there's probably a reason why it costs less. Let's take cyber security, a costly (but necessary)...
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Tags: cost efficiencies
Posted in: Cyber Security
April 14th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
This January, the HIPAA Safe Harbor Bill became law, and it's changing how all medical practices and healthcare organizations need to approach their cyber security. Here's what the law does and how it can affect your business:
HIPAA Safe Harbor Law...
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Tags: healthcare, HIPAA, NIST, regulation
Posted in: Cyber Security, News
April 13th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
BTS Helps Customers Protect Their Precious Networks
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS a leading managed
technology services provider
(MTSP), proactively helps
...
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Tags: malware, multi-factor authentication (MFA), phishing, SMBs
Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases
March 31st, 2021 by William Wentowski
VoIP phones have become the norm for businesses everywhere.
The convenience they provide with allowing calls to anyone in the world over the internet simply can't be beaten. However, there is a common concern when utilizing VoIP for calls....
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Tags: business phones, support, tips and tricks
Posted in: VoIP
March 24th, 2021 by William Wentowski
Cyber crime continues to increase in frequency and has become a growing concern for businesses everywhere. While this has lead to increased adoption of cyber security solutions, the rate of cyber crime has not slowed down. Why do businesses keep...
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Tags: cost efficiencies, data breach, malware, passwords, phishing, ransomware
Posted in: Cyber Security
March 18th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS a leading managed
technology services provider
(MTSP), reported today on the state
of artificial intelligence (AI) and
...
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Tags: artificial intelligence (AI), passwords, SMBs
Posted in: Press Releases, Surveillance
February 22nd, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
Leading Managed Technology Services Provider Presents Workplace Interaction Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized BusinessesPrevent It
BIRMINGHAM, AL - BTS a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced today that the company is helping...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, Microsoft, SMBs, toolchains
Posted in: Hybrid / Remote Workforce, Press Releases
February 17th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
Business leaders are finding that they need to increase IT budgets to meet growing security risks and seek expert IT support in a world of limited resources.
How can a business secure its infrastructure, increase efficiency, and remain competitive,...
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Tags: cloud, cost efficiencies, hardware
Posted in: Managed IT
February 10th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
With businesses working remotely or in a hybrid situation with some employees in the office while others are at home, ensuring that your IT is properly supporting all of your employees is crucial. Aside from managing remote employees, ensuring your...
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Tags: antivirus, Azure, CIO Review, cost efficiencies, dark web, Microsoft, network infrastructure, productivity, virtual desktop
Posted in: Managed IT
February 3rd, 2021 by William Wentowski
It is no secret that new dangers plague every industry when regarding cyber security. Everyday there is a new ransomware or crypto virus will grind day to day activities to a halt. Even with the great strides in security the past few years, many companies...
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Tags: dark web, email, phishing, ransomware, training
Posted in: Cyber Security
January 20th, 2021 by Kim Reynolds
Computer Tips
If screen real estate is at a premium, even with 2 monitors it can be a struggle, you can create multiple Virtual Desktops for yourself with the below instructions. This will allow you to house different applications / documents...
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Tags: productivity, tips and tricks, virtual desktop
Posted in: Managed IT
January 15th, 2021 by Roger Wentowski
The events that occurred during 2020, from the pandemic to the SolarWinds breach, drastically changed the way that businesses operate. Businesses have been working from home, and this trend looks likely to continue in some capacity once the COVID-19...
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Tags: collaboration tools, communication, data breach, network infrastructure, SMBs
Posted in: Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce
January 11th, 2021 by Technology Assurance Group
BIRMINGHAM, AL – BTS Technologies, Inc., a
leading managed technology services
provider (MTSP), announced today
that it is educating companies on the
dramatic spike in cybercrime
targeted towards small to mid-sized
(SMB) businesses. Cybersecurity...
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Tags: data breach, ransomware, SMBs, Technology Assurance Group (TAG)
Posted in: Cyber Security, Press Releases
January 6th, 2021 by Brian Wakefield
With all the uncertainty in business now, we find many customers wanting to make the jump to the “Cloud” with their IT, phone, and security infrastructure. But, is the cloud right for you? Why do companies seem so eager to make the move now? I want to...
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Tags: Azure, cloud, Microsoft, scalability, virtual desktop, Windows
Posted in: Managed IT, Hybrid / Remote Workforce