As we continue to transform into an all-digital workforce, we realize how essential technology has become and how much it can expand. Having the right communications tools in place is vital to keeping your employees productive and connected. In the last year, we transitioned from traditional in office work to remote or hybrid environments, forcing us to be more creative with how we communicate both internally and externally.

The Better Business Roundtable is a monthly live segment that features business experts from our community. These amazing leaders bring a wealth of experience about owning and running a business that they share with other companies in our area. We are honored that our CEO Tom McDougall was asked to be a part of such a wonderful group of business leaders. Other participants include: Dan Staller, Market President at Starion Bank, Chad Flanagan, partner in Charge of Business Valuation at Eide Bailly, and Tyler Leverington, Corporate Attnorney at Ohnstad Twichell Law Firm.

How do data centers work - this is a question that is often asked and rarely answered in simple terms. Chances are, your business has a data center as part of its IT infrastructure. You may know a little about the needed security or that it is related to your computer system, but aren’t sure what exactly this technology does. 

Are you aware of the different types of cyber security threats for small businesses? Do you have a plan in place to prevent them from occurring in the first place and to minimize the effects of a successful cyberattack?

Plenty of people claim to be different types of technical consultants, none of which provide real help to businesses, often leaving the question of “what is IT consulting” unanswered. Because this job title is so vague, it can be difficult to determine whether your company needs to hire an individual in this role.

Have you been debating the advantages and overall effectiveness of hiring a professional for IT infrastructure management? Are you curious to know how the end user, your operating systems, and even your human resources team may benefit from a proactive approach to systems management and network monitoring that stems from IT infrastructure management?

We have all seen the headlines and read horror stories about companies who have been targeted by cyber-criminals. Millions of dollars have been lost in revenue, productivity and, in a lot of cases businesses have had to shut their doors.

Social engineering is the art of manipulating people so they give up confidential information. The types of information these cyber-criminals are seeking can vary, and range from passwords, bank information, or access your computer to secretly install malicious software. Senior Security Consultant, Dean Sheley, provides specific examples of how to protect your company from falling victim to these attacks. It's all about knowing who and what to trust. It is important to know when and when not to take a person at their word and when the person you are communicating with is who they say they are.

Senior Security Consultant, Dean Sheley, provides insight on how your business can avoid these threats hidden within a global pandemic. Discover how to protect your end-users from phishing attacks, malicious mobile-phone software, and other security threats that are becoming more common with the COVID-19 outbreak.