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January 1 is a fresh start for many – an opportunity to set exciting career or personal goals like getting a promotion or saving for that trip to Paris. Yet in 2024, only 30% of Americans set a New Year’s resolution, says Pew Research. The 70% who didn’t set goals cite breaking resolutions too easily, struggling to create meaningful goals or simply disliking the process.

Cybercrime is more sophisticated and persistent than ever, putting small businesses at significant risk of attack. The new year offers a fresh start, and what better way to begin than by prioritizing your business’s cybersecurity? Below are seven actionable resolutions to help you protect your data, your customers, and your reputation in the coming year.

January 28 is Data Privacy Day, a global reminder of just how vital it is to keep sensitive information secure. For business owners, “data privacy” is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical part of protecting your bottom line.

Data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.35 million in 2023, according to IBM’s Cost Of A Data Breach report, and that number is only going up.

January isn’t just for fresh starts and ambitious resolutions - it’s the perfect time to evaluate your business’s technology needs. As we step into 2025, staying competitive means leveraging IT solutions that boost efficiency, improve security and prepare you for the demands of a rapidly changing, AI-focused digital world.

Continuing on from our previous blog post, we’re answering one of the most common questions we get from new prospective clients: “What do you charge for your IT services?” In the last blog posted, we discussed the most common models – break-fix and managed IT. In this post, we’ll discuss the actual fees.

Before you can accurately compare the fees, services and deliverables of one IT services company here in South Florida to that of another, you need to understand the two predominant pricing and service models most of these companies offer. Many companies offer a blend of the two, while others are strict about offering only one service plan.

If you think hackers are only targeting Fortune 500 companies, think again.

Thanks to artificial intelligence, cybercriminals now have the power to scale their attacks like never before - and small business owners are at the top of their hit list.

When it comes to IT support, most business owners assume “good enough” is just that - good enough. But what if your IT provider is actually putting your business at risk with slow responses, poor communication or a lack of proactive solutions?

The truth is, you might not know how bad your IT support is until you see what great IT service looks like.

This article explores the lesser-known features of Windows 11’s Task Manager, offering valuable tips and tricks for optimizing system performance, troubleshooting issues, and gaining better control over your computer.

Unlocking Task Manager’s potential

When you launch Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc, there are several features you might not be using.

Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are two dominant forces shaping today’s cloud computing landscape. Both platforms offer a robust suite of services, cutting-edge technology, and global infrastructure — but which one truly stands out? This head-to-head comparison explores key features, pricing, and performance to help you decide which cloud solution fits your business needs best.