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For a few reasons, many business executives have the wrong idea about the cost of managed IT services. They sometimes think their budgets aren’t big enough, or it won’t get them the coverage they need. We’re here to set the record straight.  Managed IT service is affordable – so much so that you simply cannot […]

Businesses that can safely stay open with remote workforces have largely transitioned to work-from-home scenarios because of the COVID-19 crisis, and in part one of our blog we focused on these system enhancements to support remote work: Cloud Collaboration Access and Monitoring Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Bandwidth/Firewall Upgrades to Enable Virtual Private Networks (VPN) But […]

Now that businesses have largely transitioned to working remotely, we can all sit back, relax, and enjoy worry-free, comprehensive communication…right? Wrong! Other system enhancements are needed that can make – or if ignored – potentially break your network while working from home.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is quickly becoming an important tool for many businesses, as it allows enterprises to leverage the capabilities of the cloud and automation to maximize business potential. Learn how you can secure your IoT network with these tips: Set passwords Many users fail to realize that they can set passwords for […]

Remote work policies have become a necessity not just because of the current state of affairs, but also for the ways they improve a company’s bottom line and efficiency. Yet despite remote work’s benefits, it leaves you and your company exposed to online scams and other cybersecurity threats.

Well – It’s been a strange few weeks! Like many of you, Xceptional’s workforce is now operating almost completely remotely. We are following recommendations to stay home and stay well, but still operating at full capacity. A few items to note for our clients: Although we are working remotely, we still have staff available to […]

With the recent Coronavirus outbreak, companies are starting to either enforce or provide a work-from-home offering. Here at Xceptional we’re providing our clients with the support they need for a remote workforce. Even though being remote means you aren’t in the same room as your colleagues, it doesn’t mean you can’t have a great face-to-face […]

2019 saw discussions about 5G, and now in 2020 those discussions won’t be stopping any time soon. With companies starting to roll out in test markets, hearing “Verizon Wireless 5G,” “AT&T 5G,” and “5G network” will no longer be jargon to the least tech savvy crowds.

Most small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t possess the resources to run and maintain their IT infrastructure, let alone assess whether it’s still driving value for the company. However, if you want to ensure everything is running smoothly, it’s important to conduct technology business reviews whenever possible.