Business Technology and Security

JUNE 30, 2023:  The AME Group has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2023 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

You may know the SLAM technique as STOP LOOK ASSESS MANAGE. This is a good technique to use when you are faced with an unexpected email.  We have another SLAM to help you identify phishing.

HUMANS?

We all have employees that have made mistakes at one time or another. Maybe they had an overwhelming schedule that caused them to slip up, or maybe they simply typed in an email address incorrectly and hit send. No matter what the cause, employees are human, they make mistakes, and they are being TARGETED.

Last week we saw the mobile phone carrier T-Mobile fall victim to cybercriminal activity when a hacker accessed the personal data of their users.  They learned of the breach via claims that were made on an online forum.  This led to an investigation and hiring of cybersecurity experts to help with the situation.

There are many occurrences that could disrupt your business, leading to loss of revenue and possibly additional, unplanned expenses. The biggest concern for many businesses used to revolve around inclement weather or natural disasters.

It’s difficult for businesses to manage their own IT services if they don’t have the bandwidth, staff, or expertise. Hiring a company, or a Managed Service Provider, helps with important IT needs.

For many businesses, cloud computing provides an affordable and scalable solution for data management and backup. Different types of cloud computing serve different purposes, but the vast array of services out there provide solutions for all kinds of businesses, no matter how simple or complex.