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07/14/2023

Igniting Interest: Empowering Trades and Promoting Diversity in IT and Construction

Listen to this episode from Between the Bytes on Spotify. Join James and Derik in an inspiring conversation with Wendy Novak, Chairwoman and CEO of ABC - Western Washington. Listen in as Wendy shares strategies to generate interest in trade careers and discusses the challenges and opportunities in t...

06/08/2023

Why do businesses use Managed IT Services?

6. Faster Response Times

Why use managed IT services? Along with more comprehensive security, partnering with a managed service provider (MSP) also offers the benefit of faster response times.

A large component of any IT managed services value proposition is the timely response times their service level agreements (SLAs) guarantee.

In looking for your MSP, you’ll want to get a solidified understanding regarding the minimum response time you can expect to receive, as this will make an extremely large difference in not only the time it takes you to solve problems, but also to ensure minimal disruption to your business operations.

06/07/2023

Costly Consequences: Utah Cyberattacks, Poor Employee Communication, Legal Battles, and Supreme Court Dismissals

Listen to this episode from Between the Bytes on Spotify. In this episode, James and Derik cover a range of topics. They discuss the KSL report revealing the $6 million costs of cyberattacks on Utah agencies. They also explore the importance of communication between IT professionals and other staff....

05/23/2023

Why do businesses use Managed IT Services?

5. Stronger Cybersecurity

With the growing prevalence of cyber threats, finding ways to strengthen your online security is a top priority.

Unfortunately, creating an in-house IT department can be extremely costly and may not guarantee you the best defense against potential breaches.

That’s why managed services providers are so valuable for your SMB, with an increasing number of organizations making the switch by the minute.

According to statistics, more than 60% of organizations will stay dependent on managed services in the coming year.

In outsourcing to trusted managed service providers (MSPs), you can rest assured that their data is secure with:

- Advanced firewall protection
- Patch management tools
- Threat monitoring and response
- Security information event management (SIEM)
- Email security
- Encryption
- And more

05/18/2023

Why do businesses use Managed IT Services?

4. Diverse Perspectives

For business owners, decisions often require a lot of consideration.

Utilizing managed IT services can help you gain a more diverse perspective on those decisions by providing expertise and insights into the current IT landscape.

Managed services offer professionals with an understanding of up-to-date technology, regulations, and business processes to assess your needs and suggest more cost-effective and efficient solutions than those a business would be able to develop in-house.

05/17/2023

One of our co-hosts, James Fair, joined That Tech Show as a special guest appearance. Here's a repost of the episode in full. Enjoy!

"This week, we’re talking with James Fair. A man with 35 years of experience under his belt, working his way up from IT support to Senior Vice President at Executech, but what’s probably most interesting is his work in Utah-based Feature Films for Families, a Mormon production company based in Salt Lake City, and his voice-over work."

Listen to this episode from Between the Bytes on Spotify. One of our co-hosts, James Fair, joined That Tech Show as a special guest appearance. Here's a repost of the episode in full. Enjoy! "This week, we’re talking with James Fair. A man with 35 years of experience under his belt, working his wa...

05/16/2023

Login Credentials of SharePoint Users at Risk as a New Phishing Scam Evades Email Filters, Web Filters, and MFA

Want to listen instead? We want to raise general awareness around a recent Microsoft SharePoint Phishing Scam that has been on the rise recently. What makes this scam so concerning is just how difficult it is to catch unless you know what to look for. The attack starts via a specially crafted email....

05/15/2023

Why do businesses use Managed IT Services?

3. Cost Savings

Managed services are a great way to save money in the long run.

This is because you won’t have to worry about the costs associated with:

- Employee onboarding/training
- Upgrading software and hardware
- Outsourcing to multiple vendors
- In-house office space
- Human/employee errors
- And more

Furthermore, MSPs can also identify potential problems before they become a full-blown crisis, thus saving you even more valuable time and resources.

This is why managed services are better for maximizing your business’s IT budget.

05/12/2023

Why do businesses use Managed IT Services?

2. Access To Specialized Skills and Resources

It can be difficult for an internal team, no matter how well-versed in technology they may be, to develop custom solutions or understand all of the constantly changing regulations concerning data privacy and security.

Furthermore, even if they could create such a solution within their own organization, maintaining and supporting it could quickly overload any internal resource pool and cause inefficiency.

Working with a specialist MSP like Executech provides not only access to specialized skills and resources, but also the safety net that comes with having experts manage your networks and systems on a regular basis.

When you outsource, you get access to a deep bench of technical knowledge across many industries, clients, and network environments that are extremely valuable when it comes to maximizing your capital expenditures.

05/10/2023

Construction and technological innovation have long gone hand in hand.

Consumers might focus on new building products and high-tech gadgets when they think of building technology, but those are just a few of the most visible aspects of the role technology plays in the construction industry.

When you consider all the intricate planning, design, and engineering that must occur before the first scoop of dirt is even moved on a construction site, you’ll begin to gain an appreciation of the critical role IT support plays in bringing everything from a modest single-family home to a commercial campus into existence.

Construction and technological innovation have long gone hand in hand. Consumers might focus on new building products and high-tech gadgets when they think of building technology, but those are just a few of the most visible aspects of the role technology plays in the construction industry. When you...

05/09/2023

Why do businesses use Managed IT Services?

1. Time Optimization

Managed IT services provide time optimization through automated processes, which can help automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual workloads, thus allowing you to focus on more important and revenue-generating activities instead.

Furthermore, managed service providers free up time for you to focus on your core business by handling everything IT related for you.

This leads to immense time and productivity optimization that would have been wasted trying to resolve IT tasks that could easily be prevented with the help of an MSP.

05/05/2023

Gary and Derik welcome Lee Weech, Director of Sales @ Executech, back to share insights on how businesses can determine whether to use in-house IT or outsource their IT needs. Lee provides examples of when each solution makes sense and emphasizes the importance of communication, collaboration, and a deep understanding of business needs.

The episode also covers new cybersecurity requirements for business insurance and the importance of proactively assessing and mitigating cyber risks. Lee explains what an IT assessment is and provides tips on how companies can avoid falling behind in their organization's technology by investing in training and development and having a clear IT roadmap.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for businesses seeking to optimize their IT solutions and ensure they have the right resources and strategies in place to stay competitive and secure in today's digital age.

Enjoy the show!

Listen to this episode from Between the Bytes on Spotify. Gary and Derik welcome Lee Weech, Director of Sales @ Executech, back to share insights on how businesses can determine whether to use in-house IT or outsource their IT needs. Lee provides examples of when each solution makes sense and emphas...