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Top 4 Co-Managed IT Myths   As a business owner, you may feel that you need to choose between relying on your in-house IT staff or outsourcing technology management to an IT service provider. There is, however, a third option: co-managed IT. This approach combines the advantages and convenience of in-house IT with competent, specialized support from outsourced specialists.    It’s a “best of both worlds” approach that can help your business leverage an external IT service provider to fill IT gaps without sourcing, training and retaining qualified, expensive talent. However, misconceptions about co-managed IT can make it difficult to make informed decisions. In this blog post, ...

Does Your Business Need Co-Managed IT? When it comes to managing your business’s IT infrastructure, there are several options available. One is fully managed IT, where an IT service provider takes care of all aspects of your IT needs, from monitoring and maintenance to troubleshooting and problem resolution. Another option is co-managed IT. Co-managed IT provides supplemental support to your internal IT department. It isn’t meant to replace your in-house IT staff but rather augment their efforts and fill in the gaps. A co-managed IT service provider can help your internal IT team with monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting so that they can focus on more important projects without worryi...

Minimizing Cyber Supply Chain Risks through Effective Vendor Selection

Minimizing Cyber Supply Chain Risks through Effective Vendor Selection   As a business owner, it's crucial to prioritize the security of your supply chain and choose vendors that are committed to implementing best-in-class defense measures. This is because supply chain attacks can exploit weaknesses within your supply chain to infiltrate systems and cause harm to your business and reputation.    You must always strive to select vendors having a track record of being consistent with their security efforts. While no system is 100% secure, some vendors demonstrate a superior commitment to excellence in security matters compared to others.   The vetting process must be a non-...

Top 3 Supply Chain Risk Misconceptions

Top 3 Supply Chain Risk Misconceptions   Supply chain attacks are a primary concern for businesses nowadays. With technology becoming increasingly advanced, businesses like yours must ensure there are no vulnerabilities in the supply chain.   Unfortunately, many companies still believe in certain misconceptions about supply chain risk management, which can be dangerous and lead to severe consequences. In this blog, we'll examine some of the most common misconceptions about supply chain risks and how you can address them.   By being aware of these misconceptions and taking proactive steps to tackle them, you can help protect your business and customers from the risks posed by y...

How to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks

How to Effectively Manage Supply Chain Risks   There are many benefits digital transformation has brought to businesses like yours, such as easier inventory management and order processing. However, it does make organizations more vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches. A breach occurring anywhere in your supply chain could have severe repercussions for your business. So, how can you protect your business from these threats?   Deploying security solutions within your organization is a good start, but it isn’t enough. Supply chains have grown vast and complex, making it virtually impossible to pinpoint failure points or totally eliminate risks.   It's time to stop thinkin...