Five Reasons to Start Your Business in the Cloud
All your friends are doing it. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s face it, competition is fierce. One way many businesses are staying competitive is by moving from on-prem servers to doing business in the cloud. In the past, the cloud computing technology used by larger companies was not available to smaller businesses. Only…
Read MoreIntune MDM: How One Customer Sped Up Kiosk Configuration
Intune MDM manages your on- and off-premises devices, be it Windows or Mac. Setting the software up enables companies to easily configure security settings, implement anti-virus software and firewalls, deploy workforce applications and quickly onboard devices from anywhere. Learn more about how SkyTerra used Intune MDM to speed up the digital transformation efforts of one…
Read MoreWhy Your Business Needs Microsoft Security Audits
You don’t gain a competitive edge in business by keeping pace or reacting to the latest trend. You need to be proactive and have the infrastructure to quickly adjust to any change. The same is true for your cybersecurity, which is why Microsoft security audits are useful. The technology experts at SkyTerra, an award-winning Microsoft…
Read MoreOffice Move Announcement + Hosting Granite State Microsoft User Group
SkyTerra, a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), is excited to announce that we will be hosting the inaugural meeting of the Granite State Microsoft 365 Users Group meeting at our new office in Nashua, NH, on June 6th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. SkyTerra is a key sponsor for the group, dedicating time…
Read More5 Takeaways on Cybersecurity Trends in the Financial Sector
Last month SkyTerra was honored to sit on a panel discussion at the Ultimus Client Summit in Cincinnati, OH. Moderated by Mel Van Cleave (Ultimus Fund Solutions) the topic was Cybersecurity Trends in the Financial Sector and Best Practices. Panelists included Dan Bergeron (SkyTerra Technologies), Shawn Waldan (Secure Cyber) and Peter Salmon (Investment Company Institute).…
Read MoreHow to Change MSPs: Make Your Transition Painless
It’s that time of year again and no, we are not talking about a change in seasons or a holiday. Unfortunately, it’s time for you to figure out how to change MSPs. After working for a while with a managed services provider (MSP), there may come a point when a business realizes the need for…
Read MoreBest Practices for Implementing a Secure BYOD Environment
Cybersecurity and protecting data is a top priority for many business owners. It’s for this reason that implementing a bring your own device (BYOD) policy remains both a major opportunity and challenge for enterprises. By following the right approach to identifying BYOD risk and developing effective BYOD policy, it is possible to capitalize on the…
Read MoreManaged Service Provider vs. Cybersecurity Consultant
When it comes to cybersecurity, one size definitely does not fit all. Comparing providers can feel like comparing apples to oranges, or lemons to limes or grapes to… well, you get the point. Cybersecurity can be confusing and it’s difficult to know where to turn for help. There are many companies and different types of…
Read MoreHow Xero Improved Productivity with a Digital Communication Tool (Plus 5 More Technologies You Can Use to Boost Productivity)
Office productivity is a key concern for any employer. It’s an even bigger concern when that company helps small businesses to stay on top of their finances. It takes game-changers, like a digital communication tool, to drive business success and digital transformation. When a company scales to the point where it has millions of customers…
Read MoreHow to Convince Leadership It’s Time for Moving to Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 is generating quite a buzz from both large enterprises and small businesses recently. The latest trends have seen organizations become increasingly comfortable with the idea of using the services of a cloud-based platform to drive business productivity at a flexible, predictable cost. And thanks to Microsoft’s migration manager tool, moving to Microsoft 365…
Read MoreAzure Virtual Desktop (AVD) vs Windows 365
Microsoft’s Windows 365 Cloud PC has recently launched, and businesses are scrambling to choose which DaaS virtual desktop option is the best for their company: Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), CloudPC Business or Cloud PC Enterprise. In this article, we analyze the options and share the advice we give our managed IT services clients. All three…
Read MorePaging With Microsoft Teams
Ever had one of your favorite products that you use every day and that contributes to the simplification of your daily tasks get discontinued? A client of ours found themselves in a similar situation when Microsoft ended their on-premise Skype for business system. SkyTerra was able to help them find a solution so they could…
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