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The Benefits of Using Metadata in SharePoint

March 1, 2021

Microsoft SharePoint can improve an organization’s productivity in a number of different ways, such as by making it easier to locate the correct documents when they’re required. One reason why SharePoint is so effective at discovering information is the fact that it goes beyond the traditional folder-based approach to document organization by allowing users to add metadata to their files.

TechGen Receives HIPAA Seal of Compliance

February 19, 2021

PRESS RELEASE

Minneapolis, MN – TechGen has demonstrated its good faith effort toward HIPAA compliance by completing Compliancy Group’s proprietary HIPAA compliance process.

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TechGen Achieves ISO 27001:2013 Certification

December 14, 2020

PRESS RELEASE

Minneapolis, MN – TechGen takes threats to the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of our clients’ information seriously. As such, TechGen is an ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified provider whose Information Security Management System (ISMS) has received third-party accreditation from the International Standards Organization.

Is the 3-2-1 Backup Rule Still Relevant?

November 23, 2020

In this day and age, keeping a backup of your cloud data is absolutely critical. Some cloud providers including Microsoft Office 365 don’t actually backup your data!

Vendor Risk Assessment Questionnaires

October 31, 2020

Modern organizations are highly interconnected, relying on a complex web of strategic partners, solution providers, and vendors to compete in today’s global economy.

Benefits of working with a Local MSP

October 24, 2020

Regardless of your industry, your reliance on information technology is growing year after year, and you can’t afford to employ a team of trained IT staff on a full-time basis. The solution is obvious: you outsource to a managed service provider (MSP) so that you can access top talent and innovative technologies at affordable prices.

Hardware as a Service Propels Companies Forward While Conserving Cash

September 26, 2020

The pace of technological change is relentless, and it seems to be accelerating year after year. Keeping up with it can be a daunting challenge, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), whose resources are often too limited to justify purchasing new hardware on a regular basis.

Reducing IT Costs Without Compromising Cybersecurity

September 12, 2020

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to go into a cost-saving mode as they do their best to prepare for an uncertain future of inconsistent revenue and potential lockdowns.

Phishing is Top Cyber Threat to Small Companies

Phishing Remains Top Cyber Threat to Small Companies — and It’s Getting Sneakier

June 1, 2020

Before COVID-19 was even designated a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), criminals launched phishing campaigns to steal money and sensitive information by imitating WHO emails. Like a virus, this crime adapts quickly. And small companies are a favorite target.

Solving typical tech issues of working from home

Technology Gripes From a New At-Home Workforce (and How to Fix ‘Em)

April 24, 2020

If you’ve kept your business running with employees working from home, you’re probably through the equipment setup frenzy. And now you’ve hit the working-out-the-bugs phase. This post features tech-related FAQs we’ve been answering for clients (and friends…and relatives…).

Mobile device management tools can protect small companies from cybercrime

Avoid the Cybercrime That Hits 28% of SMBs With These Mobile Device Management Tools

March 17, 2020

It’s amazing what small companies can accomplish today using mobile devices. But the more we connect to our business IT networks via smartphones, tablets, and laptops, the more cybercriminals will target us. Protect your firm with a mobile device management program.

The coronavirus may not affect your business directly, but it’s a good idea to make it easy and safe for employees to work remotely.

3 IT Tips for Preparing Your Employees to Work Remotely During Coronavirus Spread

March 8, 2020

In response to the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19, we’ve been answering some clients’ IT questions related to working remotely. I’ll cover some basics about safely working remotely, which could be a crucial capability during this pandemic — and for unforeseen situations to come.

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