Managed IT services companies in Houston specialize in a variety of services, not least of which concern backup. You’re going to have situations where data’s lost. Some of these involve the Internet, some involve user error, and some involve mechanical error. Common reasons laptops lose critical data include: Read more
“Everything’s looking good, sir,” Reese Michaels swiped like a madman on a tablet in his hand while Jerry Johnson typed at a keyboard.
“So, we’ve got Managed IT services in Houston under control?” Jerry arched an eyebrow.
“As much as we can. I got us partnered with a couple other support providers in the area. Their systems were knocked offline, but their employees weren’t; we managed to Jerry-rig it.” Read more
Hackers: They’re CleverWhen securing managed IT services in Houston, you need a team that’s aware of the hacking atmosphere. It’s easy to make a mistake, especially as hackers continue to update the ways they “phish” information from businesses.
In a strange twist, small to medium-sized businesses are at a heightened risk for hack attacks of one kind or another. Larger operations have more funds to devote toward proactive hack prevention. Hackers are smart enough to know they’re better off getting $80k from eight small businesses than $20k from one big company. They can get more by working less hard and going after the less-defended businesses, whereas chasing that big fish inside a large corporation is going to take more time and energy, and may ultimately end up unsuccessful. Read more
Ransomware is nothing new, and your managed IT services provider in Houston has probably already given you some advice on how to avoid this new level of hacker attack. If you’re not already aware, ransomware involves a hacker getting access to your system by tricking you into downloading an infected file. Once they have control, they hijack your data and demand money in exchange for giving back your information. This can be devastating for businesses that have private client or health information on their computers and still be incredibly damaging for those businesses that need their data to perform day-to-day business operations. The latest form of ransomware takes this to a new level. Dubbed “Popcorn Time,” this ransomware starts out the traditional way, but then gives the infected user a chance to get their data back for free if they ‘refer’ two of their friends. This malicious attack not only hurts businesses, but it also hurts friendships and associate relations. Here are some tips on how to defend against it: Read more
Small and medium enterprises have often found it hard to run a business and manage their IT concerns at the same time. Many businesses that don’t outsource their IT to a managed IT services provider in Houston have had their business suffer in one way or another. MSPs are playing a great role in the success of companies by collaborating with them in installing, monitoring, and managing their technology… almost like having a cheap in-house IT desk. Read more
Have you ever wondered if your IT provider is biased? The unfortunate truth is that plenty of managed IT services Houston companies will stop at nothing to make money off of their clients. Though they would never admit it to their clients, these unscrupulous IT providers are often more concerned with pushing certain services and products rather than solving client problems in the best way possible.
Those who are familiar with the IT industry know that many managed IT services Houston businesses refuse to work with law firms. The reasons for this stance are varied. Some IT providers fear a potential lawsuit if things go awry. Others simply follow the lead of their IT peers and refuse to provide services because it seems like that’s what everyone else is doing. If you’re a law firm partner or manager, don’t attempt to handle your IT challenges on your own. Here at HoustonTech, we’re more than willing to embrace your IT problems and concerns. Read more
Houston, We Have a ProblemJerry Johnson’s tech company had provided top-tier managed IT services in Houston for years. Jerry knew people, among them the current director of NASA itself. After a careful examination of the truly “alien”— by which Jerry’s mind meant utterly unique— signal, he saved his data, backed it up, encrypted it, made several copies, stored them securely in cloud and non-Internet locations… then called NASA director Charles Bolden. Charles picked up after two rings and Jerry jumped right in, “Charlie, don’t trust these ET flimflam artists. They’re up to something.” Read more