The Downfall of Old Technology
Is it really time to Upgrade? If you feel like you just can’t keep up with the release of new technology, you aren’t alone. It can often appear like things such as new phones or upgraded hardware are released monthly, making it seem impossible to keep up with the fast pace of the technology industry. […]
In the process of setting up remote staff?
Is your office infrastructure at risk? VPNs are a great way to create a secure tunnel between remote sites if you and your IT staff have control over ALL of the technology involved. However, if you are allowing VPN access from personal equipment without providing your remote staff with company managed assets, then you are […]
Amidst COVID-19, Is Telecommuting an Option For Your Business?
Secure, Reliable, and Available Telecommuting For the most part, everyone knows not to click on pop-up ads and unfamiliar email attachments, and that running an anti-virus software is critical to keeping technology healthy. Even then, becoming infected with a virus is usually a jaw dropping event that can take down businesses faster than… well I’d […]
The end of Windows 7 and Server 2008
January 14, 2020 marks the end of a yet another era. After a decade of hard labor, one of the most beloved Microsoft operating systems is about to retire. Microsoft has long declared the End of Life for Windows 7, but if you’re reading this, then you must still be under it’s influence. For consumers, […]
Systech Consulting Office Update!
OUR SIGNS AND VINYLS ARE UP. YOU’LL FIND OUR SIGN ON GARDEN VALLEY INTERSECTING NW HIGHLAND ST. WHERE OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED! Our work van also has new vinyls. All of this might just be normal every day business stuff, but we’re pretty excited! Drop in and say hello. If you need any assistance […]
How much does IT cost you?
Factors to consider No matter what business you’re in, you’ve always had some definitive factors to consider: location and rent, marketing and sales, goods and services, supply and demand, management and staff. These days, you need to add in email, hosting, software and computer hardware, firewalls and security to that list. The reliance on technology […]
Surveillance Solutions, No Strings Attached
Goodbye hackers The one year deadline is almost upon US government agencies since Congress had placed a ban on video surveillance and telecommunications equipment manufactured, produced, and sold by Hytera Communications Corp., Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Zhejiang Dahua Technology and all subsidiary/affiliates of these companies. According to an article on Bloomberg, the August 13 deadline […]
What to do about passwords.
Tons of Options Microsoft recently announced that they are changing their stance on password policies. Following their requirements, companies had policies in place that forced employees to change their passwords every 30-90 days depending on whatever was deemed appropriate. Did you really trust your employees to create passwords every 30 days and remember them? We […]
Cyber crime continues to rise.
Do your part and fight! GoldBrute botnet, Wannacry malware, BlueKeep vulnerability, VIM/NeoVIM vulnerability, Android smartphone backdoors, social engineering attacks, even Samsung telling consumers to scan their QLED TVs regularly for Malware. It’s seemingly the talk of the town. If you’re reading this, hopefully your first reaction is, “Ugh, enough already, tell me something I don’t […]
Severe Windows XP/7/2003/2008 Vulnerability
Security Updates Available Microsoft announced a severe vulnerability with some older versions of Windows last month. If you are still using Windows XP, 7, Server 2003, or Server 2008, make sure you take the time to follow Microsoft’s instructions to patch your systems. All links are provided below which you will need to manually […]