Spade Technology: Blog
Spade Technology provides managed IT security services and solutions
for businesses throughout Boston & New England.
CPA Firms Need Qualified IT Services
Technology has made the CPA’s job easier, but while you may be an expert in accounting, you are probably not a tech specialist. A managed IT service company can give you the edge with their expertise and knowledge. With increasing…
Read MoreWhat Happens When Google Chrome Stops Caring?
Google Chrome has stopped supporting certain operating systems on both PC and Mac platforms as of April 2016. This means security updates and patches will stop and certain unsupported browsers might become unstable, leaving older operating systems increasingly vulnerable to…
Read MoreProactive IT: Dynamic Support for Your IT Needs
Every organization needs a functioning IT infrastructure. Access to customer data, applications and finance info is critical to the success of any business. When systems fail, your employees, your customers and your bottom line suffer. The Problem With Reactive IT…
Read MoreThe Real Cost of Free Anti-Virus Programs
There are too many ‘free’ anti-virus software packages out there nowadays. It always seems like such an amazing deal, right? Keep your computer and data protected for free! Why wouldn’t this be an awesome thing? If you do a bit…
Read MoreDetermining an IT Budget for Your Business
How to Do It and Why It Is So Important When it comes to IT support, most business owners and managers aren’t exactly sure how much money should be budgeted. The unfortunate truth is that IT challenges are hard to…
Read MoreArming Business Owners in the Battle against Data Breach
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – THURSDAY, MAY 5th 2016 A primary concern for any business is the protection of sensitive client and company data. Businesses of all sizes and from all industries are susceptible to security breaches and should be vigilant…
Read MoreRansomware Roundup for the First Quarter of 2016
Ransomware has been on a digital rampage through the first quarter of 2016. A number of different strains of this malware have infected computers in offices and homes throughout the world. Even the FBI is getting involved by publicizing repeated…
Read MoreBugs in QuickTime Leave Small- and Mid-Sized Businesses Vulnerable
Cyber security is an increasing issue for both small- and mid-sized companies, as threats continue to come in from a variety of sources. As a matter of fact, small- and mid-sized companies are attractive targets for cyber attacks. That’s because…
Read MoreProtecting Your Business Against the Badlock Vulnerability
During late March of 2016, a vulnerability now called Badlock was found in the popular business network application Samba. Samba enables different kinds of computers to connect to files and printers on Microsoft Windows servers, the central platform for many…
Read MoreDo you know the true power of LinkedIn?
Everyone in the business world knows that LinkedIn is a powerful tool. However, many businesses have neglected to maximize its potential for marketing success. There is far more to LinkedIn than just connecting with some users and joining a few…
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