TaylorWorks, Inc. Blog

Customers are continuing to get hit with the Cryptolocker ransomware that has been infecting several users and networks. As a reminder, we want you to know what you need to do to keep your computer protected.

As technology has expanded into the everyday business mentality, IT strategies have now become inseparable from business development and growth. Just as technology can drive modern businesses towards progress, efficiency and global visibility, it can also be frustrating without the right procedures and practices in place to take full advantage of what technology can truly offer.

The end of the year is already here and now is the time to gear up for 2016 to prepare for maximizing revenue and expanding visibility. The beginning of the calendar year is more than just proceeding with a new business plan. It’s also a great opportunity to assess your business's technological standing.

One question companies ask when reviewing their IT budget is , “Why should we use Managed Services?” For a company that has consistently used the “break-fix” method for IT Services (pay as you go), the first thing they may notice is the price difference. But in fact, when a company reviews over their IT issues, they could see a trend of the same issues recurring constantly, or find that they’ve had major network issues that cost them downtime and loss of productively.

Disasters can happen at any time that can cause data loss, whether they take the form of theft, natural disasters, power outages, or ransomware attacks, and your network needs to have the ability to be restored in a timely manner to prevent loss of productivity and business revenue. Many businesses are not sufficiently prepared for the event of a disaster, and so the importance of getting started on a disaster recovery plan is important to ensure your business is protected. In today’s digital world, having a backup plan is not enough. Having your data restored as quickly as possible to prevent business downtime as well as data loss is crucial.