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Does Your Business Need IT Infrastructure Upgrades?

By Shane Morris / July 30, 2024 /

Introduction Staying ahead of the competition requires more than just having a basic IT infrastructure in place. The key to success is adaptability, scalability, and high performance. As businesses continue to rely on technology for their day-to-day operations, it’s essential to evaluate whether your current IT infrastructure is up to the task. SUURV Technologies, your…

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Why Your Personal Phone Should Stay Personal: Risks of Mixing Business and Mobile

By Shane Morris / July 16, 2024 /

Our smartphones are an extension of ourselves. They hold our personal lives, from cherished photos to private messages. But when it comes to work, blurring the lines between personal and professional on your phone can lead to a host of problems. While the convenience of using your personal device for business calls and texts might…

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Tips on Changing Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)

By Steve Jordan / August 7, 2023 /

A Common Scenario BBG Plumbing (name changed) was a reputable plumbing company that had been serving its community for over a decade. With an excellent track record of providing quality service, they had gained a loyal customer base. However, their operations were severely hindered by their unreliable internet service provider (ISP). The existing ISP had…

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The Benefits of Integrating Your IT Department in Executive Meetings

By Shane Morris / June 22, 2023 /

The Case for an Integrated Approach An information technology (IT) company has the potential to play a variety of roles within a business, depending on the specific needs and goals of the organization. Some of the key roles that an IT company might fulfill within a business include: Overall, an IT company can play a…

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Managing Risk in Your Business

By Steve Jordan / February 20, 2023 /

Overview According to one source, these are the most dangerous activities to engage in: Honestly, we wonder why bull running wasn’t first on the list! Managing risk is part of life. We all take risks every day, most likely not any of those listed above. But what most people are particularly bad at is defining…

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Protect Your Business against Extinction Level Events

By Steve Jordan / February 8, 2023 /

A Case Study: Southwestern Airlines December 2022 Bob Jordan, the CEO of Southwest Airlines, believed the business would swiftly rebound from the extreme cold that resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations throughout the country in the days before Christmas. But by Dec. 25, it became obvious that the airline’s operations were in full meltdown. After…

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How to Create a Business Continuity Plan

By Shane Morris / January 16, 2023 /

In the wake of the recent ransomware breach at Rackspace, many of their customers lost all access to their email accounts, calendars, and other critical information. The company responded by initiating emergency protocols. User accounts were migrated from Rackspace’s hosted Exchange to Microsoft’s O365 platform. Despite restoring services, users lost all their data due to…

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A New Year’s Resolution That Can Save Thousands of Dollars

By Steve Jordan / January 2, 2023 /

Several years ago my home was burglarized. That was not a happy day. During the insurance claim process, the adjuster required me to provide evidence of each stolen item along with it’s replacement value. In addition, they asked me to verify ownership of those items with receipts, precise descriptions, or photos. Fortunately, my phone and…

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Information Access: Avoiding Lax Controls in Your Business Environment

By Steve Jordan / November 30, 2022 /

The Need for Management Information Systems Our Information Age appears to be entering a midlife crisis with many of us suffering from TMI… Yes, “too much information.” No, we’re not addressing that awkward issue of #peopletalktoomuch. As a technology company, we try to stay in our lane. Our focus is dealing with the vast amounts…

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The Hidden Costs of DIY IT

By Shane Morris / October 28, 2022 /

The Money Pit is a classic movie released in 1986. Tom Hanks and Shelly Long star as a married couple who purchased their dream home in a distressed real estate sale. Unfortunately, the house begins to fall apart immediately. The front door separates from the house and crashes into the lawn. The bathtub falls through…

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