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Strategic Technology Associates Inc Ranked Among Top 501 Managed IT Service providers by MSPmentor
10th Annual MSP 501 Ranking and Study Identifies World’s Most Progressive MSPs in Information Technology
DATE June 18th, 2017: Strategic Technology Associates again ranks among the world’s most progressive 501 Managed IT Service Providers (MSPs), according to MSPmentor’s 10th annual MSP 501 Worldwide Company Rankings.
Business owners barely had time to acquaint themselves with virtualization before the next trend stormed onto the scene. Although container and virtualization applications both allow users to divvy up software and hardware more efficiently, containers have many advantages over virtualized machines.
It’s undeniable that keyboard shortcuts can activate computer commands faster than dragging a touchpad or a mouse. To that end, if you’re using Windows 10, there are a couple new keyboard shortcuts worth trying.
Windows Snapping
If you’ve never used Windows Snapping, you’re missing out on one of Windows 10’s key features.
By now, you’re probably familiar with popular Office 365 productivity features like Skype for Business, and real-time collaboration in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You might even remember a few time-saving keyboard shortcuts that will make your Office 365 experience a lot smoother.
Bad customer service is one of the reasons why customers switch to competitors. It often begins the moment they pick up the phone to report a service issue, only to end up getting frustrated with your phone system. Your on-hold message may seem inconsequential, but it can play a big role in your customer’s dissatisfaction.
Last October, Pinterest launched its first paid advertising service, “Promoted Pins,” which is geared toward large enterprises. Recently, a similar product named “DIY Promoted Pins” was released for small- and medium-sized businesses. This shows how popular social media has become in helping to establish an online presence for your business, and here are some tips to get you started.
Ransomware... recovery is possible.
Recovering from ransomware is easy, if you’ve planned. If you haven’t planned you’re probably out of luck. Unless you’ve been ‘fortunate’ enough to get infected with old or poorly executed ransomware, there is no way to recover your files, except by paying the ransom.
The chances of your business being hit by a hurricane are slim. But this year, the odds are actually alarming -- the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts up to four unusually active hurricanes. If you don’t want to fall victim to data loss and tarnish your business’s reputation in the process, read on.
Server and desktop virtualization have been improving computing efficiency and data security for years. But with all the talk about mobile BYOD policies and corporate data protection on smartphones, the National Security Agency (NSA) believes virtualization is the key to true security.
Amazon is setting its sights on the VoIP market again and will use its Alexa technology to launch a new phone system. Based on a new patent, users of Amazon’s artificial intelligence (AI) devices might soon be able to enjoy a smart speaker and phone in one.
