How Much Do Managed IT Services Cost in 2020?
In this post, we break down managed IT services and support plan costs, including the five questions that every business should ask before hiring a managed service provider. We go through the different types of managed service plans, and break down the costs of hiring an "IT guy" versus outsourcing your IT department to Capital Network Solutions. The information in this article is based on our three decades of experience delivering reliable IT support and ironclad cyber security to small and medium-sized businesses in the Sacramento area, as well as throughout Northern California and the western United States.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Story: Swarovski
Coordinating teams and tools can be difficult, especially for global brands like Swarovski. That's why Swarovski decided to let go of its multiple sales tools in favor of a single, cohesive, connected system. By entering a long-term partnership with Microsoft, Swarovski boosted the performance and mobility of its global sales workforce.
Science and Tech Events in Sacramento (March 2020)
Are you interested in attending science and technology-related events in the Sacramento area? Each month, Capital Network Solutions highlights some of the top science and technology events occurring across the Sacramento region. Click to read about free and ticketed events happening in Northern California in March 2020.
Windows 10 Upgraded: Now What?
So you’ve finally made the upgrade to Windows 10, and you're ready to put its new features to work. But which handy new functions should you take advantage of first? Here are six important things that you can do to get the show on the road.
Small Business Cybersecurity Primer
We know that you want to protect the personal data of both your customers and your employees. But do you know how to combat the most common types of cyberattacks? If you need help fighting hackers and preventing disastrous data loss, check out this small business cybersecurity primer from Business News Daily. Then contact the IT experts at CNS to find out how our cost-effective security solutions can help your Northern California business.
Data Breach Articles (February 2020)
Sacramento journalist Daniel Barnes compiles data breach articles covering cyberattacks levied against American organizations. In this week's report, Daniel looks at cyberattacks affecting Northern California schools, Florida libraries and a chicken restaurant in San Diego. Daniel also looks at the first lawsuit to explicitly cite CCPA, California's landmark data privacy law.
Microsoft Customer Story: Toronto Zoo
The smart use of technology is integral to the health and welfare of the Toronto Zoo and its daily operations. By using Microsoft Office 365, zoo employees were able to create a culture of cloud-based collaboration. What about your small to medium-sized Sacramento business? If you're ready to make the move to Office 365, Capital Network Solutions can help.
Office 365 Story: Meals on Wheels of Greenville County
Meals on Wheels serves and nourishes community members across the country. When Meals on Wheels in Greenville County wanted to reach more people in need, the organization's leaders knew they needed a way to keep company data safe and to improve communication among team members. With security solutions from Microsoft 365 Business, Meals on Wheels of Greenville transformed internal processes and went above and beyond the call to serve their community.
Server Upgrades and Cybersecurity
The vast majority of small to medium-sized businesses are unaware of the connection between critical server upgrades and cybersecurity. In this post, we look at how upgrading to Windows Server 2019 will greatly enhance the security of your server.
CA Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) FAQ
CCPA is coming, whether your small business is ready or not. The California Consumer Privacy Act goes into effect in 2020, and it introduces sweeping changes to the world of data privacy protection. Is your business prepared for CCPA? In this post, we look at some of the new rights and penalties created by CCPA. We also compare CCPA vs. GDPR, look at the pros and cons of cyber insurance, and discuss the cyber security measures that can protect your business data.
