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How to Reduce Your Expenses & Your Risk with IT Managed Services
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses rely heavily on technology to streamline operations,...
10 productivity apps in Microsoft 365
10 Productivity Apps in Microsoft 365 you're already paying for You know how sometimes you find a shirt in...
Why Backup Solutions for Small Business Are Critical for BCDR
Backup solutions for small business are a crucial security tool to protect your organization from hackers...
Maximize Your Productivity: Leveraging the Top 3 Benefits of Managed IT Services to Increase Organizational Efficiency
With rising prices, organizations are looking for ways to reduce costs without impacting services. One of...
8 Reasons SMBs Need a Fractional CISO
In the dynamic landscape of today's digital era, Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) and organizations...
Human error is your biggest security risk—combat it with cybersecurity awareness training
It was just an invoice. Nothing strange about that. And it didn’t ring any alarm bells that the CFO emailed...
Cleartech Group Launches Virtual CISO Services to Deliver Enhanced Cybersecurity & FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance
New vCISO Services Augment Award-Winning Managed IT Services for SMBsLEOMINSTER, MA, USA, June 27, 2023...
New FTC Safeguards Rule Checklist: From Impacted Organizations to Compliance Requirements
If you think cybersecurity is just for tech companies or Fortune 500 giants, think again! In an increasingly...
The Top 4 Impactful IT Security Trends to Look Out for in 2023
Business technology is always changing and evolving, and this means that organizations must stay ahead of...
4 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Modern Workplace
There’s no doubt we’ve all come far in modern workplaces. From better systems and technology to improved...
What Your Business Needs to Know About Recent Rise in Cyber Attacks & Effects on Cyber Insurance
Is your business prepared for a cyber attack? Though a grim reality many organizations would prefer to...
3 Ways Microsoft is Setting a High Bar for Responsible AI Development
Artificial intelligence is a technology that’s becoming increasingly important in our lives, and Microsoft...
Training Your Employees on Cyber Security
Did you know that since the pandemic started, there’s been a 600% uptick in cyber-crime? Over 2,200...
Is Your Microsoft 365 Account Security Strong Enough? (Tips Inside!)
Microsoft 365 is full of security features, such as mail flow rules and protections against phishing...
Email Phishing Is on the Rise. 5 Ways to Protect Your Business From the Threat
Phishing remains a constant threat to business IT security. It’s the main delivery method for malware,...
What Are the Benefits of Using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
Password security has been an ongoing challenge for businesses ever since the first login credentials for...
It’s Time to Upgrade to Windows 10 Computers!
If you’re still running computers with Windows 7 at your business, you’re leaving yourself at risk of both...
Tips for Making Smart Year-End Technology Purchases
It’s not long before this crazy year comes to a close. For businesses, this means it is down to the wire on...
Leveraging National Cybersecurity Awareness Month for Continuous Employee Training
Each October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) reminds us just how important IT security is...
7 IT Upgrade Options for Manufacturers
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of keeping the production lines going and orders shipping out...
How Manufacturers Avoid Data Loss with the Right Technology
Loss of data can be devastating to any Massachusetts business, but it can mean especially expensive downtime...
6 Tips for Optimizing Your Home Wi-Fi for Increased Work/School Demands
The pandemic has changed how we live, work and interact with each other, and no one knows exactly when...
5 Reasons You Should Back Up Office 365
Most people understand the need to back up data on their computer. Anything from a hard drive crash to...
Is That Social Media Friend Request Real?
For many of us, social media has become a part of our daily routine. We use Facebook to stay in touch with...
How Microsoft Teams Can Help You Adjust to the New “Hybrid” Working World
The pandemic has changed many things in the way we live and work, and studies are showing that some things...
94% of Malware is Delivered via Email
Plus, More Key Findings from the Verizon DBIR Report Verizon’s 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)...
4 Microsoft 365 Tips to Improve Productivity
Are you using your Microsoft 365 tools to the fullest? Many companies don’t. They stick to the core elements...
The Resiliency “Test”: Will Your Business Survive the Pandemic?
by Tony Fields, President & Owner of Cleartech GroupInnovative IT solutions hold the answer to...
5 Ways to Use the Cloud to Reduce Cost & Risk
As central Massachusetts and the rest of the country begin the process of reopening the economy, many...
How Can I Use Technology to Keep My Customers Happy?
How you treat your customers has a direct correlation to your bottom line. Happy customers mean more sales,...
4 Strategies for Doing More with Less Through Outsourced IT
In the face of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses are putting expenditures on hold...
Getting the Most Out of Your Current IT Infrastructure in a “Stay at Home” World
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how we live and work. For many businesses it has meant...
Working From Home – A Success Story
Hello. My name is Rachel and I’m a Manager at Cleartech Group. Many of our customers have spoken to me on...
Why Data Backup is Vital to Your Business
The City of Riviera Beach, Florida was hit by a crippling ransomware attack in June of 2019 and ended up...
Coronavirus Survival: How to Work Remotely During the Pandemic
These are unprecedented times, and working from home probably sounded great before you actually had to do...
Hot Tech Terms For 2020
There used to be a time when this number sign “#” was mainly used when making phone calls. Now the term...
4 Cybersecurity Best Practices
How much IT security does your small or medium-sized business need? Many business owners ask themselves that...
Five Tips to Keep Your Smart Home Safe
Smart devices are quickly becoming a regular feature in American homes. Whether it is a single Amazon Echo...
Another Data Breach?! – Steps You Must Take
It’s almost starting to feel routine. Another data breach impacting millions of consumers. Sometimes, it...
Windows 7 and Server 2008 is Reaching its End of Life. Are You Prepared?
Most businesses today rely on Microsoft software to run their operations daily. Changes from the software...
The Importance of an Uninterruptible Power Supply
It’s 2019, and as technology continues its rapid pace advancement, businesses are facing greater threats,...
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work and Business
One of the most prominent themes in science fiction is robots taking over. But while this may seem a...
7 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Computer
We’ve turned the clocks forward and await the warmer weather that’s soon to come. Colorful flowers will...
5 Reasons Why Office 365 is Right for Your Business (Updated for 2019)
A couple of years ago we posted a blog on the 5 reasons Office 365 is Right for Your Business. If you would...
The Thing About the Internet (and the Internet of Things)
Alexa, what is the Internet of Things? Simply, any object that connects to the Internet becomes a part of...
Tips to Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams
For many of us, the end of the year is a time of giving – of helping one another and sharing joy and good...
Why You Need Remote Backup for Your Systems
Modern businesses are data-driven. Data is a more valuable resource than hardware or software. In the past,...
What is Patch Management, and Why Should You Care?
Businesses depend on the efficiency of their IT infrastructure. Monitoring the infrastructure and keeping...
Why Do Passwords Have to Be So Complicated?
Confused about best practices for passwords? You aren’t alone! As the marketing coordinator of an IT Managed...
The Importance of Backup Data Recovery for Your Business
What Is BDR? BDR stands for Backup/Disaster Recovery and refers to the systematic archiving of data that can...
How Secure is My Data on Facebook? An Overview of the Recent Scandals
The recent Facebook and Cambridge Analytica scandal has rocked the digital world. Users are coming to the...
Protecting Your Business Against Social Engineering and Cyber Threats
The cost of cyber attacks is rising for small and medium businesses (SMBs). A Kaspersky Lab 2017 survey...
Ransomware Attack Puts School District Under Siege for $10,000
The Leominster Public School District is the latest victim of the growing phenomenon of ransomware. On April...
How To Protect Yourself from Identity Theft Online
How would you feel if you found out your identity had been stolen? Each year, millions of Americans fall...
6 Tips to Keep Your Data Devices Safe This Summer
It’s summer! Time to take the much-awaited vacation. You’re probably worried about getting your flight and...
Office 365 Message Encryption with Azure Rights Management
Today security is everyone’s responsibility. If you are a business owner, you need to ensure that all your...
Your Top Device Management Questions Answered
At Cleartech Group, we receive a lot of questions about computing and mobile device management and...
Why Partnership With the Right Managed Service Provider Can Improve Your Productivity
Today businesses have a lot to handle. So the added time and resources necessary to run an IT infrastructure...
7 Remedies for Slow Computers
If you’re asking the question “Why is my computer so slow?”, you are not alone. It’s one of the most common...
5 Reasons Why Office 365 is Right for Your Business
Updated: 5 Reasons Why Office 365 is Right for Your Business Since its debut in 1992, the Microsoft Office...
5 Essential Tips to Prevent Ransomware
Ransomware attacks have doubled over the past year, according to the FBI. These attacks are growing at an...