When a vaccine is found and the masks come off, we'll walk out of our homes and into a changed world. The current health, social, and economic crisis will have a significant impact on the era to come, and businesses must be prepared to face a new normal. At Newtec Services, we believe that this is not something to fear, but rather, something to prepare for with purpose and with steady plans. We've identified 7 hard...
If your business is scrambling to meet WHO recommendations, you're not alone. Now that the COVID-19 virus is forcing social distancing and self-quarantine on most of us, businesses are suddenly rethinking remote work. You may not know where to start when it comes to planning for a remote workforce. Newtec Services can help. Questions to Ask as You Make a Plan for Remote Workers This may be a wake-up call to companies who've been doing things the tried and...
Every year, we take stock of the security challenges we’ve faced and the threats looming on the horizon. As 2020 nears, we’ll continue to face security challenges even as we realize a few tech breakthroughs, including the expansion of 5G and increasing Cloud usage across industries. Keep reading to see our top 5 security predictions for the year ahead! 1. Making the Cloud Safer Businesses are adopting cloud services in large numbers. However, they’re sometimes neglecting to consider the...
As an entrepreneur, you no doubt have list upon list of things to think about as you establish your business. Between payroll and project management, there are a dozen other processes you need to make more effective. And while there are plenty of online tools and apps you can choose from, it’s sometimes difficult to identify your biggest needs and find the software that will be a perfect fit. We’d like to help with a checklist...
It seems as soon as cybersecurity experts come up with a bold new solution to protect consumer data, hackers come up with an equally bold response. And the stakes for small and mid-size companies are high. Luckily, the white hats aren’t giving up. These 5 emerging technologies may just be the next lines of defense in the cybersecurity wars. 1. Hardware Authentication We know that usernames and passwords just aren’t failsafes anymore. Wouldn’t it be nice to have...
We work with companies of all sizes, some that have onsite IT departments and some that are still building their team. We’ve noticed a few best practices that we try to share with the clients we advise. In this article, we’d like to give you a glimpse behind the curtain and tell you what we ask ourselves, and our clients, as we offer professional consultations. Signs That Your IT Team Needs a Refresh If you notice that...
As an entrepreneur, you do so much to safeguard your business, grow your assets, and support your employees. It’s difficult to think that a little thing like an email scam can bring it all crashing down. And yet, that’s the reality that some businesses face. It’s relatively easy to spot a phone scam, or to delete suspicious-sounding emails from your personal inbox. But are your employees trained to spot the more sophisticated tricks coming in these days?...
If you’ve used Google Drive or Microsoft Azure, then you’re already familiar with cloud computing. Simply put, it’s internet-based computing services. More accessible and scalable than older software programs, cloud computing gives administrators fewer headaches and employees more freedom. Given its convenience, ease of use, and portability, it’s no wonder cloud services are replacing outdated software in modern businesses. Cloud security, sometimes called cloud computing security or cloud based security, includes any policies, procedures, or technologies that...
One of the most common questions that crosses our path is: "What IS information technology consulting?". This is usually quickly followed by, does my company need it? It is difficult to make a smart decision for your brand without all of the facts at hand. Often times, the right IT consultant can offer insights into existing practices, audit technology for security flaws, and increase bandwidth on large projects. In this article, we would like to explore...
You’ve installed anti-virus software on your on-site network, and you’ve talked to your employees about cybersecurity. You should be covered, right? Not anymore. Your anti-virus software is simply not enough to handle today’s sophisticated cyber attacks. If you own a small business, the stakes are too high to allow weak security protocol to damage your business and affect your livelihood. The Sobering Facts About Cybersecurity and Business Readiness In the past, your anti-virus software may have been...