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Choosing a Managed Service Provider: 10 Questions to Ask
You’ve made the decision. You will outsource all or part of your IT functions to a Managed Service Provider (MSP). You’ve approached several vendors, looked at their website, and maybe even talked briefly with a sales rep. Now it’s time to narrow down the options. That can be a time-consuming and confusing task. You’re about…
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Does your cybersecurity defense need SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
Bad actors are currently targeting small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) because they often find them less prepared to deal with a cyberattack. These organizations often take the position that “I’m too small to be a target.” This false sense of security is precisely what makes them an attractive target. This mindset can cost your business…
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Managing Your Technology Through End-of-Life
As with all things related to technology, change and evolution are inevitable. End of Life (EOL) is part of a typical technology lifecycle and means an application, platform, or hardware will no longer be supported by its manufacturer. No more patching or security, no more updated versions. Choosing to continue to use an application, platform,…
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Microsoft Requiring Authentication Upgrades by Q4
Microsoft announced recently that they will begin shutting down their Basic Authentication services on October 1, 2022 forcing customers into the superior protection of Modern Authentication. GadellNet has been working with our clients to migrate to Modern Authentication since mid-2021 in an effort to maximize cybersecurity protection and minimize costs. Why Switch to Modern Authentication?…
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Say Goodbye to On-Prem Domain Controllers with Azure AD Native Join for AVD
Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) is once again pushing the boundaries of virtual desktop technology. The long-awaited Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) native join capability will address a significant gap in the product offering. Azure AD native join will allow users to fully manage their virtual environment without any need for extending existing or creating new…
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Outsourced IT Partner: Going Beyond an IT Vendor
There are key differences between a break-fix IT vendor and a trusted, strategic IT partner. These differences should be evaluated when an organization is considering future technology strategy. What a strategic partner provides their clients is different than what an IT vendor offers. We have laid out some areas to consider when evaluating an outsourced…
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Cybersecurity Best Practices: Changing MFA Processes
Data breaches can be devastating to an organization. They can come out of nowhere and leave your organization completely exposed. With approximately 50% of small businesses experiencing a cyberattack every year, it is imperative that your organization keep up to date on cybersecurity best practices to protect itself. What is SMS Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? MFA…
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Top 5 Factors To Consider When Evaluating Cloud Technologies
Executive Summary In this whitepaper, we are analyzing some key factors to evaluate on-premise and cloud infrastructure designs. Knowing the differences between these two options in the areas of security, cost, scalability will ensure you make the right decision for your organization.
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Attracting Great Talent During the Great Resignation
At the end of 2021, the US experienced what has been dubbed the Great Resignation. This unprecedented event saw 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in a single month, according to Fortune Magazine. The is a silver lining: this is a sign of a strong and healthy economy because people were not just quitting their jobs, but…
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