Category Archives: Managed IT

What Is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?

November 25, 2024 Some in the industry refer to SIEM or Security Incident Event Monitoring. A lot of people will also talk about MDR, which is Managed Detection and Response. Sometimes, they’re interchangeable. Often, they’re not. Some MDR companies get offended when you call them a SIEM and vice versa. What Is Managed Detection and Response? Managed Detection … Continue reading "What Is Managed Detection and Response (MDR)?" Read More

What Is SD-WAN?

November 8, 2024 A new buzzword that you probably hear bandied around a lot is SD-WAN. This acronym stands for Software Defined – Wide Area Network. SD-WAN isn’t necessarily new, but it’s new to a lot of organizations. It really became mainstream in 2022 and 2023. But what is SD-WAN, and how can it benefit your organization? Keep … Continue reading "What Is SD-WAN?" Read More

Could My Organization Move to the Cloud?

June 14, 2024 “Can an organization move to the cloud?” is a question that gets asked a lot. The simple answer is probably? Maybe? I don’t know? But the honest answer is we have to do some investigation to find out. The Cloud allows businesses to access a larger, more talented pool of potential employees through remote work. … Continue reading "Could My Organization Move to the Cloud?" Read More

Why ImageQuest Is a Great IT Partner for Community Banks

May 15, 2024 ImageQuest is a fantastic IT partner to work with your community bank because we understand your business. We have bankers on our team. We have former CFOs and COOs of community banks who are a part of our team. We understand what your technology is, how you operate, your labor pool, and how you think—and … Continue reading "Why ImageQuest Is a Great IT Partner for Community Banks" Read More

What Is a vCISO?

April 10, 2024 Many people wonder, “What is a vCISO?” A virtual chief information (security) officer, or vCISO, can be a critical piece of your cybersecurity strategy. Many organizations today realize that they need a senior leader at the cybersecurity level, but they either can’t afford to have a full-time employee on their team to fill that role, … Continue reading "What Is a vCISO?" Read More

How IT Outsourcing Helps Your Internal IT Team

April 1, 2024 A question I often get is, “Why would I consider outsourcing IT when I have a robust internal IT team?” There are a couple of answers here, and I’ll give you two of them to explain why IT outsourcing is a good idea. 1. Application and User Support Are Often Neglected One answer is that … Continue reading "How IT Outsourcing Helps Your Internal IT Team" Read More

How the Benefits of SD-WAN Can Improve Business Operations

January 3, 2023 Does your business have multiple locations, remote workers, a call center, or just need reliable continuous operations? Are network ‘hiccups’ harmful to your business? Then it might be worthwhile to investigate the next generation of WAN, known as SD-WAN. SD-WAN is a solution for network outages. As work – software applications, customer accounts, and business … Continue reading "How the Benefits of SD-WAN Can Improve Business Operations" Read More

Why Should I Hire a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)?

November 11, 2022 If your business collects data from customers—whether it’s as simple as name and address or more complex as financial or personal health information—you need proper security measures to protect that data. With an increase in the number of cybersecurity regulations and the growing number of customers in your enterprise, it can be hard for small … Continue reading "Why Should I Hire a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)?" Read More