Entries by DataTech

What Does Managed Services in the IT Industry Mean?

The definition behind Managed IT Services is an information technology (IT) task that is provided by a third-party contractor and delivered to a customer. In a productive Managed IT Services relationship, the customer benefits from predictable pricing and the ability to focus on their core business concerns rather than IT management chores. Whew, that was a mouthful. All that means is that an MSP makes sure that your technology is working to help your productivity and not hinder it. What about all these acronyms?

Versa Communicator- Beyond a VoIP Phone Service

This year is all about the savings, cutting costs, and getting more bang for your buck. Many companies don’t think about reevaluating their telecommunications, but with savings up to 80%, it’s hard for a business to find a cheaper option than Versa Communicator, Data-Tech’s voice over internet protocol (VoIP). Making the switch from traditional telephone service is the change businesses need to increase performance and lower costs.

Don’t Be a Victim – Prevent Ransomware

Ransomware is one of the latest forms of malware plaguing the Internet today. In a ransomware scenario, a user’s system is held hostage until the user agrees to pay the proposed ransom through BitCoin or other hard to trace online payment method. These ransoms can range anywhere from a few hundred dollars to over tens of thousands of dollars!

How Cloud Computing Benefits Small Businesses

Cloud Computing benefits virtually all types and sizes of companies in any industry. In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing (hosting) and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of your computer’s hard drive. The cloud is just a metaphor for the internet. With cloud computing, users can access files and use applications […]

Does Your Company Have a Disaster Recovery Plan?

So, what is a disaster recovery plan? A disaster recovery plan, or business continuity plan, is a document that details the steps your business will take to recover from a catastrophic event. Once you make sure that all your employees are safe and sound after a disaster, implementing your disaster recovery plan should be your […]

Spikes In Cybercrime Due To Covid-19

Different industries in the world have been working diligently to battle the invisible enemy, Coronavirus (COVID-19). Still, one group of people capitalizes on the crisis, and that’s hackers.

An IT Family like No Other

Data-Tech takes family culture in a corporate world to a whole other level. Data-Tech was created in 1996 by two brothers who had a passion for IT. Chris and Todd Lietz had the vision to assist area businesses by using technology to more effectively, grow, manage, and protect their business; and providing every client, big or small, with reliable and secure IT support and services.

Guide to Interviewing an IT Services Company

Selecting the right IT Company can be overwhelming. There are many unknowns, and it is an essential element of your business that you want to make sure you get right. Let us help you with some of the vital questions you need to ask any potential Managed Service Provider.