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Email Communication Risks for Businesses

2 min read | Aug 16, 2018

Business Threats Lurking In Your Inbox Communication within a business happens constantly, but most business owners don’t know when their private information is at risk. Email is the most common form of communication within a business, so making sure your email is set up correctly is an important step in securing your company’s data. Email…

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These 3 Password Tips Will Help Keep Your Data Safe

2 min read | Jul 20, 2018

Password Protection: The First Step to Data Security Passwords are the protectors of your information – personal details, client information, business data and much more. With the technology of today, cyber-criminals are able to use automated tools to crack passwords quickly. Passwords are used for most online accounts, including news, email, apps, software and social…

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What Small Businesses Need To Know About Net Neutrality

2 min read | Jun 11, 2018

The debate over net neutrality has picked up speed after the Senate voted last month to overturn the FCC’s December Net Neutrality repeal. The House is expected to bring it to a vote this month. As net neutrality comes back into the news – and with it the debate between a regulated and deregulated internet,…

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How To Find A Reliable VoIP Service Provider

2 min read | May 23, 2018

4 Things To Look For In Your VoIP Service By now, it’s likely you’ve heard how VoIP is an extremely effective way of boosting your operation’s flexibility while reducing monthly telephone costs. But now it’s time to mobilize and find a VoIP service provider for your company. Where do you start? If you don’t know…

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Why Get VoIP Through Your Managed IT Provider?

2 min read | Apr 6, 2018

Network Synergy VoIP is a flexible, cost-effective communication solution for the modern business. But how can you maximize these benefits for your company? The answer is simple: use your Managed IT provider! Your managed IT provider is best suited to implement and maintain your VoIP system for a number of reasons, but it all comes…

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These 5 VoIP Facts Will Make You Rethink Business Communication In 2018

2 min read | Mar 23, 2018

What Is VoIP? By now it’s likely you’ve heard of VoIP and how it can save your business loads of cash. For those of you who don’t know what VoIP is (Voice Over Internet Protocol), it’s just like your traditional phone line only internet based. Because the communication is carried over the web, VoIP service…

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Do I Need Managed IT Services?

3 min read | Feb 15, 2018

If you’ve been tasked with addressing your business’ IT needs, you’ve probably considered a wide variety of options. Perhaps you’re already investing in individual IT services from one provider and additional services from another company. Or maybe you’re starting from scratch and don’t know your next move. Either way, it’s your job to understand what’s…

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What You Need To Know About Meltdown And Spectre Bugs

1 min read | Jan 12, 2018

Last week surfaced two bugs which are affecting basic machine security for many companies. The two vulnerabilities are Meltdown and Spectre, and they primarily impact the way mainstream processors store and silo information. Here’s what you need to know: What is Meltdown? Meltdown is a bug that primarily affects the margin between applications and the…

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3 Cyber Security Threats To Prepare For In 2018

3 min read | Dec 15, 2017

2017 has been a particularly hectic year for cyber security. While evolving technology has regulators playing catch-up, the cyber underworld is mobilizing. On the coattails of a number of large data breaches this year, data criminals have gained in number and confidence. Even more troubling is the fact that many businesses remain in the dark…

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Cyber Security Survival Guide: Holiday Edition

2 min read | Nov 8, 2017

Help Your Business Halt Holiday Hackers The holiday season is one of the most vulnerable times of year for consumers and businesses alike. With an uptick in online shopping and internet usage in general, cyber criminals see the holidays as a lucrative opportunity. And while holiday consumers are certainly high value targets for hackers, businesses…

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