IT Managed Services Challenges & How You Can Avoid Them
According to a survey by CompTIA, 46% of managed IT service users have reduced their budgets by cutting costs through outsourcing. Despite the promise of savings and efficiency, many still report IT managed services challenges. Let’s face it: while partnering with an IT managed services provider can offer relief in handling complex technological tasks, it […]
Continue Reading...A Comprehensive Guide to Managed Services Vs Professional Services
Choosing between Managed Services vs Professional Services can often be a point of confusion for businesses. According to a survey by Spiceworks, 66% of businesses plan to increase IT spending due to recent security incidents. As Deborah Walck, Chief of Network Operations of Orange County Computer, says, “Selecting the appropriate IT service is vital for […]
Continue Reading...9 Benefits of Managed IT Services You Must Know
According to a study by Gartner, IT-related issues cost businesses an average of $5,600 per minute in downtime. That’s a staggering $336,000 per hour! As Deborah Walck, Chief of Network Operations of Orange County Computer, says, “Every minute spent on IT issues is a direct hit to our bottom line and business growth.” In an […]
Continue Reading...How to Choose Managed Services Provider For Your Business
Imagine finding yourself entangled in a web of technical issues, cybersecurity threats, and operational inefficiencies. Frustrating, isn’t it? This is the grim reality for many businesses that fail to make the right choice when it comes to selecting a Managed Services Provider (MSP). A managed services provider offers specialized IT services and solutions to businesses, […]
Continue Reading...Everything You Need to Know About Managed IT Services Pricing
The complexity of today’s IT systems means businesses are increasingly turning to managed IT services. Outsourcing IT can offer a lot of value, flexibility, scalability, and cost savings, to name a few. But are you receiving the value you expect? In this guide, we’ll give you an overview of managed IT services pricing and the […]
Continue Reading...CISA Updates #StopRansomware Guide
To add perspective, stay relevant, and boost effectiveness, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently updated their #StopRansomware Guide. The guide was originally developed through the Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) in 2020. It resulted from the combined efforts of the CISA and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). Today, the JRTF […]
Continue Reading...What Are Managed IT Services?
Managed IT services, what are they exactly? Essentially, they are professional IT outsourcing services provided by managed service providers (MSPs) to businesses like yours. Instead of spending effort and expense managing the day-to-day of IT, they allow you to channel your efforts towards other pivotal business goals. Says Deborah Walck, Chief of Network Operations, “In […]
Continue Reading...The Safeguards Rule: Financial Institutions Must Protect Client Data!
Do you know if your company classifies as a “financial institution” under the Federal Trade Commission’s Safeguards Rule? If it does, you will need to comply with information security guidelines to protect clients’ personal financial data. Failure to satisfy the Safeguard Rules could cause the FTC to take enforcement actions against your business. Not sure […]
Continue Reading...AdSense Fraud Campaign: Is your site infected?
Last fall, website security and performance specialists Sucuri reported on a malicious malware campaign targeting thousands of WordPress sites. The threat actors’ goal: to redirect visitors from WordPress pages to fake Q&A websites. And while these sites did not have any valuable or helpful information, they did include Google AdSense advertisements. It seemed to be […]
Continue Reading...Celebrating 25 Years as a Technology Solutions Provider!
Orange County Computer Celebrates 25 Years of Success as a Technology Solutions Provider! This year marks a very special milestone for Orange County Computer, Inc. as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary! We truly have been blessed with the opportunity to work with such an incredible group of clients over the last 25 years. Thank you […]
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