Author Archives for Gavin Mish
November 4, 2019 12:02 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Last month, the FBI released an alert concerning the high impact ransomware attacks threatening U.S. businesses and organizations. They discussed the type of ransomware and what steps to take to protect yourself and your business. Let’s take a closer look at this disturbing activity. The increase in ransomware attacks seems to be hitting across all sectors, including healthcare, state and...
November 1, 2019 11:55 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Just a decade or two ago, many of us would have been fine going to a hotel, airport, or coffee shop that didn’t offer Wi-Fi. In fact many of us lived happily without having Wi-Fi as an option for years. Now having it is like breathing. We all expect it to be at our fingertips no matter whether we are...
October 29, 2019 11:25 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Are you using managed IT services? Are you using M&H Consultants? Even better! There are so many services that your IT consultant can provide that you might not even know them all, which is why we want to share some more details with you. After all, you don’t want to pay for a full service that’s only being partly used! What...
October 24, 2019 11:08 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Microsoft has just made a surprise announcement saying that they’re coming out with a new folding smartphone, the Surface Duo. It’s expected to come out in late 2020 among many other exciting tech trends. What else can we expect to see next year? Lots of emerging technologies, from autonomous vehicles to more accessible 5G mobile networks, to start. Keep up...
October 22, 2019 10:57 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Have you noticed the temperature starting to drop? Yes, fall is here and soon it will be winter, all of which means one thing: flu season. While the season is young, it’s time we start preparing ourselves for the flu virus and the infectious diseases that like to run rife during the colder months. Working in an office, flu activity...
October 17, 2019 10:23 am
Published by Gavin Mish
The health-care industry remains a prime target for hacking. In the last five years, there’s been a surge of attacks in this field. Why is that, and what steps can medical and dental practices take to prevent sensitive patient data from a breach? Let’s delve a little deeper into the hacking problem facing the health-care industry. A Look at the...
October 15, 2019 11:45 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Do you ever get to the end of a workday and ask yourself what you really got done? Did you actually check anything off your “To-Do” list or make any headway on that project? This is a fairly common phenomenon of feeling less than fully productive. As a tech company, we know that there are some pretty sweet gadgets and...
October 10, 2019 11:40 am
Published by Gavin Mish
Disasters come in so many forms. Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, data breaches, system failures, human error, or even terrorism could cause your business to go down for a day, a week, a month or more. Is your workplace ready for such an event? Here are some common sense ways to “disaster-proof” your business. Consider these scary statistics. 75% of...
October 8, 2019 11:34 am
Published by Gavin Mish
For many small or medium-sized companies, the race to stay competitive in the marketplace is “on,” no matter what field you specialize in. In order to stay current and differentiate from the crowd, businesses need to be tech-savvy and draw on the benefits of outsourcing. IT outsourcing is one area where many organizations could benefit. Outsourcing technology needs, in particular,...
October 3, 2019 11:29 am
Published by Gavin Mish
When you manage a small or medium-sized business, it’s easy to let yourself believe that cybercriminals will not attack your business. You may be thinking that you’re not “big enough” or “important enough,” but the sad reality is that the U.S. Congressional Small Business Committee found that 71% of cyber-attacks happened at businesses with fewer than 100 employees. What kind...
October 1, 2019 10:12 am
Published by Gavin Mish
You’ve most likely heard the terms “managed IT services” and “cloud services” thrown around, but have you ever taken the time to look into what they mean and really consider them for your business? If not, then now is the time, because they can really advance the way your company’s operating systems run. Having sufficient technical support in place ensures...
September 27, 2019 1:40 pm
Published by Gavin Mish
Keeping up with digital business trends will require different strategies for each industry. In your business, you can develop routines and healthy habits that keep you organized, in touch, and up to date. They way you keep up with these growing trends is everything to your business. It’s important to receive the best business updates and industry specific news for...
