Do emails seem never to make it into your inbox? Or maybe you're receiving too many "junk" emails? This may be due to your spam filters.

Spam is the email equivalent of junk mail. It's bothersome, time-consuming to wade through, and sometimes, a security risk.

Cybercrime is not limited to a single vulnerability or attack. As technology grows, so does the range of attacks performed by cybercriminals or "bad actors." Cyberattacks can range from stealing valuable data to shutting down entire systems.

These attacks can halt productivity, break client trust, damage reputations, and cause financial damage.

How can you know if an IT solution will help your business grow? Will it work for the long-term or short-term? And is your IT solution something that meets both your needs and your budget?

Your IT provider can help you answer these questions to the best of its ability, but it's more challenging to match a client to an IT solution without insight into the client's long-term business goals and strategies.

When you begin a new IT partnership, what does the start of that relationship look like? How do you avoid future frustrations by building a solid foundation?

While the timeframe and exact definition may vary between IT providers, onboarding is generally the first 30 days of a new IT partnership between provider and client.

There are generally two ways to approach information technology strategy: reactive and proactive.

Reactive IT addresses issues as they arise. You do not plan out your IT growth goals or anticipate a crisis. Instead, complications are addressed as they come to light and impede productivity.

Generally, people approach problems one of two ways: “I’ll deal with it when it arises” or “I’m going to prep for the issue before it starts.” In short, some people tend to be more reactive, while others are more proactive. But what does this look like for IT? And why does it matter?

Proactive IT means being aware of your IT systems, its risks, and how to mitigate risk.

A database stores information. A database acts like a digital library by organizing all your information and allowing users to access and edit data. However, databases have limited storage space. If your database is full, it can slow your system to a crawl or even take it offline.

Gartner Research recommends replacing computers every five years and laptops every four years. But why is this? What kind of issues and risks may arise in older hardware?

When your personal computer goes down, you lose time and gain frustration. Likewise, when essential business hardware malfunctions or is breached due to an unfixable security vulnerability, that business loses money each hour it's down.

How do you know if you're receiving quality IT service? It's easy to say, "Oh, we're good with IT! Everything is great," when there's not an IT crisis occurring. But can you be sure you have a quality IT provider in good times and bad?

Unfortunately, a "gut" feeling can't determine whether or not you have quality IT service.

How would you answer the question, "Does your business rely on technology?"

Most businesses in 2023 would answer, "Yes!" We use email, websites, and texting to communicate with clients. We use applications to complete tasks and store data. Technology is a significant part of our daily operations and lives.

When a client signs a contract with an IT provider, they want guarantees on the level of service and partnership they will receive. But are there problems an IT provider can't correct? Are there issues beyond even the most experienced providers?

As an IT provider, we've narrowed down four issues that providers cannot fix, regardless of their skill.

When looking at IT project options, clients may ask, "Can I have a great, fast result for cheap?"

According to project management experts, the answer is "no." If clients want a quality project completed quickly, the price must match the expertise, materials, and time utilized.