Backup Disaster Recovery is one of those things that all businesses need to have in case of disaster. Whether it’s a natural disaster such as a tornado, a hardware failure, or even an attack from a hacker. Any one of these could permanently disable your business if you aren’t prepared or have a proper backup plan. For those of you still backing up data manually on tapes or *cringe* not at all, here are some reasons why you need a BDR solution and should stop tuning out potential disasters.

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You’ve heard the panic. Windows is cutting off support for its widely popular version 7 software. January 14, 2020 will officially mark Windows 7 End of Life. Many companies have used Windows 7 since it launched in 2009 and are still actively using it today. So, what’s the big deal? Can you just stick with Windows 7 or will your computer self-destruct?

The good news is that your computers will work just fine after the End of Life date. However, just because your…

We have come to the end of our 3-part series on how an MSP protects your company. We have touched on “How an MSP Protects Your Company” through – “Hardware and Software” – “Having a Human Element” – today we finish our discussion with “Advanced Threats.”

Malware

According to Google, malware (short for “malicious software”) is software that is intended to damage or disable network and computer systems. It can include phishing threats, viruses, ransomware, spyware, etc. Many attacks came from curious hackers who were not out to make money but just to see what they could do. Today, with…