Cybersecurity & Risk What Makes a Business Backup Reliable? July 20, 2026 by Micro Solutions A backup report can say “successful” every night and still leave a business poorly prepared for a real recovery. The backup may cover the file server but not Microsoft 365. It may retain only a few recent copies. It may be stored on equipment connected to the same network as the original data. It may […] Read more » Backup & Recovery
IT Strategy How to Create a Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business July 15, 2026 by Micro Solutions A server fails. Ransomware locks important files. An internet outage disconnects employees from the systems they need. A cloud platform becomes unavailable during the busiest part of the week. In any of these situations, the first question is usually, “Do we have a backup?” That is an important question, but it is not the only […] Read more » Backup & Recovery Downtime IT Risk
IT Strategy Essential IT Policies Every Business Should Have May 31, 2024 by Micro Solutions Most businesses do not realize they are missing important IT policies until something forces the issue. An employee leaves, and no one is completely sure which accounts need to be disabled. A staff member clicks a suspicious email, and the team does not know who to notify. A vendor needs remote access, but there is […] Read more » Access Control Backup & Recovery Data Breach
Cybersecurity & Risk Defending Business Operations: The Power of Reliable Backup October 12, 2023 by Vertical Axion Businesses rely on a vast network of technology to grow, operate, and achieve their goals. Are you aware of what could happen if your network doesn’t have a consistent process to handle its data backup and recovery needs? The problems go well beyond accidental deletions or targeted cybersecurity attacks wiping out some information. Thankfully, backing […] Read more » Backup & Recovery Productivity Loss Ransomware
IT Strategy How to Create an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Business July 19, 2023 by Vertical Axion A solid disaster recovery plan for businesses is essential in today’s tech-focused world. Without one, companies risk their reputation, customers’ personal information, and profits in the wake of an unpredictable event that takes servers and systems offline. Although business owners aren’t at fault for disastrous occurrences, their customers and employees expect them to anticipate these […] Read more » Backup & Recovery Productivity
Cybersecurity & Risk Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks: Common Cybersecurity Mistakes May 23, 2023 by Vertical Axion Cybersecurity mistakes can cost your business a fortune and ruin customer trust. While experts expect cyber attacks to double in the next two years, more than half of small businesses have yet to invest in proper cybersecurity. Cybersecurity doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Avoid these common cybersecurity mistakes to keep your business secure against […] Read more » Backup & Recovery Phishing
IT Strategy Business Continuity Planning: How to Prepare Your IT Systems for Disasters April 26, 2023 by Vertical Axion As a business owner, you know that unexpected events can happen anytime. Natural disasters, cyberattacks, and even human mistakes can all harm your IT systems. This damage can lead to downtime and cost your business money. A good business continuity plan is vital to keep your business strong and able to bounce back when tough […] Read more » Backup & Recovery
