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The Naughty & Nice (IT) List: You Better Be Checking It Twice!

✱ 7 Disaster Preparedness Tips Springfield I.T. Department Inc Customers MUST Know ✱ It’s a fact—99% of y’all will read the first few lines of this article and then delete it. Please do not! Take a few minutes to read this… As I walked into my doctor’s building today (a four-story building over by Medical City in Springfield) I saw box fans in every office – all throughout the building. I asked the receptionist what had happened. Apparently, a patient from the hospital’s psych ward had escaped and decided to sleep in the stairwell overnight. At some point, he must have turned

More Internet Speed For Less $$$

It’s very possible AND easy to do! Think about it… We change the oil in our cars every so often. We get our teeth cleaned every so often. We balance our checkbook every so often… OK, I’m not good about this one, but my point is… Have you done a telecom audit this year? Did you know, the average S.I.T customer could save between $200 and $500 (or possibly more) each month in telecom services? That is an average of $5,400 a year in saving! With Springfield I.T. Department Inc, you have full access to specialists, engineers and all the pricing discounts

When is it Time for a New Office Phone System?

Office phone systems are great tools for productivity, and they serve a number of functions that we all use every day. We all make and receive calls and many of us with outdated systems have become accustomed to standard features such as voicemail, call hold, call waiting, etc. It’s likely your old phone system has the following features: Making and receiving calls Internet office intercom Voice mail Call hold Call waiting So, do you know the key signs of when you need to replace your phone? If your phone only has the basic functions, it’s time for a new phone

Security Alert: Rombertik Could Compromise Your Entire Computer

No matter how hard IT researchers try to catch attacks on consumers, there are always criminals out there one step ahead, trying to get through and invade our computers. The latest threat is malware that goes by the name of Rombertik – a program which hooks itself into your browser, tracks what you type in, and eventually compromises your security. When it is detected and attempts are made to destroy it, Rombertik has a few tricks up its sleeve to protect itself and compromise your computer. S.I.TSystems.com is here to answer any concerns you may have about securing your data.

Technology Spotlight: Can You Restore Your Completely DEAD Servers in 15 to 20 Minutes? WE CAN!

Having a business keeps you busy organizing, brainstorming, evaluating, problem-solving and putting out fires! Most of your ideas and information are stored in your computer memory, and could be subject to damage or loss if something should happen and your data is lost. Answer these questions to find out where your business ranks in network security: Q: What is your current backup solution: File-Folder / Image Based Q: What is the name of the backup solution: _______________________ Q: When was the last time you did a test restore? This Year / Last Year / Never Q: Was the test restore

Security Alert: Are you giving someone a “free ride”??

If you use Uber, you might be doing exactly that! Uber users have taken to Twitter to reveal that their accounts have been used by unknown, unauthorized people to book and pay for rides. And this could be what’s happening… It started with a thread written in December 2014—a configuration file that, when combined with an account cracking program, helps hackers break into accounts on websites. The configuration file tells the cracking program how exactly to interact with a specific website, so different login attempts can be made as quickly as possible. Computer criminals can get their hands on data

IT Lessons From Grandma

A Stitch In Time Saves Nine O.k., maybe Grandma doesn’t have a lot of knowledge when it comes to today’s information technology, but that sage advice, a stitch in time saves nine could be the opening line for an IT manifesto. Bad guys are getting better at disguising phishing scams and malware, and your email account is a vulnerable (and favorite) place for hackers to break in. Threats come in many forms—messages can be intercepted as they bounce from server to server, a simple advertisement can link to dangerous malware, sensitive information can be accessed through your saved or backed

Security Alert: Windows 2003 Reaches The End of Support!

Windows Server 2003 Reaches End of Support —Start Planning Now! After July 14, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 your operating system will no longer be protected from outside intruders. This means: Compromised Security Non-Compliance Increased Maintenance Increased Costs Even the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning regarding this expiration and advised that businesses should migrate off of Server 2003. Avoiding or postponing migration to a new operating system will be putting your business at serious risk! Don’t delay, call S.I.T at 417-942-5636

IT Highlight: No More Support for Windows Server 2003

After July 14, Microsoft will no longer issue security updates for any version of Windows Server 2003. If you are still running Windows Server 2003 in your data center, you need to understand what this means. Big news and big moves. If you fail (or postpone) migrating to a new system, you are putting your business at risk! Could your company use something like Windows Server 2012 R2? This new system brings Microsoft’s reliable experience—delivering global scale cloud services into your infrastructure with new features and enhancements in virtualization, management, storage, networking, virtual desktop infrastructure, access and information protection, the

Security Alert: The Newest Viruses Threatening Your Company!

URGENT: The newest viruses threatening your company Cryptolocker There’s been a lot of news surrounding network security in the last month. Cryptolocker-variant ransomware is one of the biggest threats at the moment. If you aren’t familiar with this malware, it’s a type of software that once installed, begins digitally locking all of your files. It notifies you once it has completed encrypting all the data it can find – and then requests a ‘ransom’ sum of between $200-$600 to un-encrypt (unlock) your data! The worst part about Cryptolocker is that as of today, there is no way to decrypt your data

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The Naughty & Nice (IT) List: You Better Be Checking It Twice!

When is it Time for a New Office Phone System?

Security Alert: Rombertik Could Compromise Your Entire Computer

Technology Spotlight: Can You Restore Your Completely DEAD Servers in 15 to 20 Minutes? WE CAN!

Security Alert: Are you giving someone a “free ride”??

IT Lessons From Grandma

Security Alert: Windows 2003 Reaches The End of Support!

Security Alert: The Newest Viruses Threatening Your Company!

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