IT Managed Service Blog
Top 3 Lies You Are Told About Password Policies
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness month, learn the top 3 lies you are being told about password policies and tips on how to not fall into these traps. October is considered spooky season not only because of the witches and goblins running around… but because...
4 Tips for Designing a Modern Data Center
Modern data centers have shifted from traditional on-premises, physical servers to virtual networks in a cloud environment. Before you find out the 4 tips for designing a modern data center, maybe we should talk about traditional data centers and how they differ from...
Construction Company trades in Clunky Servers for Cloud-based Solution
Improve project tracking, budgets, and reporting with a custom-built solution by Summit Technology. Everyone knows that technology is evolving rapidly and that they will have to end up trading in their clunky server for a better solution. But, most companies lack the...
National IT Professionals Day
The third Tuesday of September is the day where we celebrate the 'computer nerds' that help us all stay connected! The third Tuesday of September - which is tomorrow, September 21 - is National IT Professionals Day! As an IT company ourselves, you didn't think we...
Should I backup my OneDrive?
Do I need to backup OneDrive? What about protecting my OneDrive data against ransomware? We answer all your questions about OneDrive here. Before we talk about if you should back up your OneDrive, let's just quickly go over what this Microsoft application is for those...
3 Types of Security Systems Every Business Needs
Learn about three different types of security solutions that can help your company prepare for the future. When you hear the word insecure are you more likely to think of personal anxieties and fears, or unlocked doors, phishing emails, and spies dangling from the...
What Equipment Do I Need to Connect to The Internet?
Learn about all the different types of networking equipment and which ones you need to make sure your internet works efficiently and securely. There are so many brands and features of network equipment that it might be hard to know where to start when wanting internet...
Microsoft 365 Spotlight: Bookings
Learn how Microsoft Bookings provides a simple, fast, and secure place to book meetings, reschedule appointments, and receive email reminders. Communication is everything - especially within a business. Most businesses don't even have a solid process for how they...
Microsoft 365 Can Change the Way You Work from Home
Microsoft 365 has tools that gives users the opportunity to collaborate with each other through both a computer and a mobile device. What if we told you that Microsoft 365 has tools for users that gives them the opportunity to collaborate with each other not only...
5 Questions to Help You Understand Ransomware
Ransomware can affect any business. Take the time to learn how to protect your business investments. Ransomware is making headlines these days. And there is a reason for all of the hype. Keep reading to understand what it is, who is doing it, how much it can cost, and...
6 Reasons Why You Need a Managed Service Provider
Partnering with a Managed Service Provider allows you to focus your human resources on growing your core business. Listen, we want you to think about something for a minute. Have you ever been working on an important project with a tight deadline where you are so...
Hello World, Meet Fred
There's more to growing a business than just having a good product/service. You need to develop relationships with people. Meet Fred the mailman... Before we discuss who Fred is, let me start from the beginning. Decades ago, my closest mentor and lifelong friend, Kim...