by Matthew Metelsky | Oct 23, 2023 | Articles/Tips, Managed IT, Modern Endpoints, Modern Work, SMB Guidance
Did you know the cumulative downtime due to tech issues like slow computers or outdated software adds up to 22 minutes per day per employee? Or that the cost of fixing a system four years or older can be twice as high as fixing a newer system? Navigating the decision...
by Matthew Metelsky | Oct 17, 2023 | Articles/Tips, Artificial Intelligence, Collaboration, eBooks, Microsoft 365, Modern Work, SMB Guidance, Thought Leadership
The traditional email-centric communication model is a productivity bottleneck in today’s fast-paced work environment. The statistics are alarming – professionals spend over 4 hours daily on e-mails, with 92% of employees feeling stressed, especially when...
by Third Octet | Apr 14, 2023 | Articles/Tips, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Updates
As we close out the first quarter of 2023, we’re excited to bring you up to speed on the newest additions to Microsoft 365. Designed with you in mind, these updates aim to make your everyday tasks smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you’re a busy...
by Third Octet | Mar 31, 2023 | Articles/Tips
Data is at the heart of your operations. From customer information to financial records and intellectual property, your data is critical to the success of your business, and it’s at risk. According to Barracuda, “SMBs are an attractive target for...
by Matthew Metelsky | Oct 8, 2021 | Articles/Tips, Security, Thought Leadership
It’s not just you, it’s all of us. Last week, we primed you with a brief synopsis of the history of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and also shared a few tips on Twitter, @thirdoctet. This week, our aim is to illustrate that the most dangerous threat...
by Matthew Metelsky | Aug 31, 2021 | Articles/Tips, Digital Workspaces, Thought Leadership
You needn’t readily recall what “VPN” stands for to know the pain that VPN connectivity (or lack thereof) can cause. The Oxford dictionary neatly sums up a VPN as: “An arrangement whereby a secure, apparently private network is achieved using encryption over a public...
