All businesses have challenges when it comes to managing their IT budget, but budgets for IT support for non-profits and associations are even tighter. Here's how we helped...
With all the media attention as of late on security breaches, one of the top concerns we’re hearing from our client’s is the protection of sensitive data. DLP is a good...
Law firms come in all shapes and sizes. From corporate to family law, legal practices vary in almost every area, but they all handle confidential client data - and that data...
The first class of interns at the Ntiva Service Desk Academy at WVU-Parkersburg have officially started, preparing four WVU-P students for a successful career in the IT...
All businesses want to run a tight ship. You want to make sure there are just enough employees to keep things running smoothly, without having to deal with the struggles of...
If you’re a government contractor, you know that staying on top of federal government compliance such as NIST SP 800-171 - and now CMMC - is an absolute necessity. But it can...
Has your business invested in Microsoft 365? Good move! It’s a great cloud-based platform for business communication and collaboration, including its comprehensive email...
Parkersburg, West Virginia is probably not a place many think of when it comes to tech jobs. Ntiva, a Washington, DC-based IT Services Provider, hopes to change that.
The first telltale sign that outdated technology is killing your business – or if not killing it, at least stalling it – is the lack of business. You’re no longer growing,...
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is an IT services company that assumes complete responsibility for the proactive support of a businesses IT environment. From small printer...
Microsoft Office 365 offers a vast improvement over the local Office suite installations of years past. We’re here to dig into some hidden gems that have recharged the...
In the IT industry, there are a lot of terms that aren't well defined. This includes technicians who may be called an Engineer, Field Engineer, Technician, or a System...
Everyone knows that downtime is not good for business, but what does “not good” mean to the bottom line?
IT downtime is no joke.
Did you know that downtime can cost businesses up to an average of $9,000 per minute?
And did you know that increasing uptime from 99.9% to 99.99%...
How do you go from interchangeable to invaluable - when everyone else offers the same thing that you do?
We know what you’re thinking.
Why should you pay more for a “business class” laptop or desktop when you can get a consumer model for less from Best Buy, Staples or Amazon?
It's all over the news - Equifax suffered a massive data breach which compromised the personal information of as many as 143 million Americans. Here's the top 5 things you...
As you’ve likely heard by now, Microsoft has announced “end of life” for Office 2007 in October 2017. Are you at risk if you continue to use it? The short answer is yes, and...
Here's how 90% of the business networks I've seen have been built. Tell me if this sounds like you! You started with a fairly small, unsophisticated network. You probably had...
Phishing—It’s not just about investment opportunities in Nigeria anymore!
Imagine for a moment you are suddenly inspired to build a new home...
We are aware of the initial thoughts that run through the minds of business owners, which pertain to the skepticism of procuring ongoing network maintenance services when...
Managed IT services involve the proactive handling of IT assets. The asset will typically be managed by Managed Service Providers (MSPs). They manage IT assets for their...
In a time when the truth isn't always what it seems, the rise of 'deepfakes'—a fusion of ' deep learning' and' fake'—represents a major change in how...
In today's cutthroat market, staying competitive means staying ahead. It’s not just about keeping pace; it’s about setting the pace.
And when it...
As work environments continue to evolve, the timeless saying "With great power comes great responsibility" takes on new significance. In the...