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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...