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Macro Systems has been serving the Metro Washington, DC area since 1997, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Everything Your Business Needs to Know about Disaster Recovery as a Service

Everything Your Business Needs to Know about Disaster Recovery as a Service

In an era where businesses rely heavily on data and technology, the need for comprehensive disaster recovery solutions has never been more imperative. The stakes are high when it comes to safeguarding your company's digital assets and ensuring business continuity in the face of unforeseen disasters. This is where Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) comes into play.

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Operational Issues a Technologically Sound Business can Avoid

Operational Issues a Technologically Sound Business can Avoid

Businesses need to be aware of the role technology plays in today’s operations. Not only do you stand to lose ground on your competition if you fail to properly invest in your technology, it can have other negative effects on your business as well. Listed below are eight things that can go wrong if you aren’t constantly looking to build a technologically savvy business. 

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Ransomware Leads to Many More Problems

Ransomware Leads to Many More Problems

There are a lot of threats to modern businesses, but ransomware seems to be the worst… or at least, the most feared. It seems as though we can’t mention cyberthreats anymore without mentioning ransomware. Alas, we’re right to do so, and the reason for this is a simple one.

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The SLAM Method Helps Spot Phishing Threats

The SLAM Method Helps Spot Phishing Threats

Phishing is a very dangerous, very real threat to today's businesses, which makes it extremely imperative that you and your whole team are prepared to spot and mitigate it. One simple framework to do so is known as the SLAM method, so let’s take a few moments to review some tips for using it.

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Why Your Business Should Utilize Encryption

Why Your Business Should Utilize Encryption

You might see encryption as a major Advantage to your cybersecurity strategy, but it’s often utilized in a way that might have you guessing whether you really understand it. Listed below is a closer look into what encryption does to your data, as well as why it is essential for any business to ensure maximum privacy and security.

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Strategies to Avoid Network Bottlenecks

Strategies to Avoid Network Bottlenecks

Your network is an imperative part of your business, insofar as it is quite literally what powers your operations and enables you to work productively… at least, most of the time. Alas, there is always the risk of a network bottleneck, or a limited capacity for data to move due to a lack of available bandwidth. So, how can these bottlenecks be avoided?

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Tips to Keep Your Best Employees

Tips to Keep Your Best Employees

Retaining your organization’s top talent has become more important than ever for businesses aiming to thrive and grow. Your employees are your most valuable assets and losing them can be costly and disruptive. High turnover rates not only impact productivity but also your company's reputation and bottom line. So, what can you do to keep your best employees engaged, motivated, and loyal to your organization? Listed below are some of the best strategies for retaining your top talent.

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Why Help Desks are Valuable to Your Business

Why Help Desks are Valuable to Your Business

With technological advancements, challenges arise, and technical problems inevitably occur. This is where an IT help desk comes into play. Listed below: how an IT help desk operates and why it is a valuable asset for any business.

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Building Data Redundancy Can Solve a Lot of Issues

Building Data Redundancy Can Solve a Lot of Issues

To safeguard your organization's invaluable digital assets, you must undertake a task that, in most other business aspects, is often avoided: building redundancy. Redundancy, though typically viewed as wasteful, takes on an imperative role when it comes to safeguarding your data, which is the lifeblood of your business.

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Common Small Business Technologies To Utilize

Common Small Business Technologies To Utilize

Small businesses increasingly rely on technology to drive their operations. If your business is considering allocating its capital wisely, the following digital tools can significantly contribute to achieving both short-term and long-term goals.

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Cybersecurity Training Needs to Be a Priority for Your Business

Cybersecurity Training Needs to Be a Priority for Your Business

How often does your organization take it upon itself to ensure that those working for its success—your employees—are kept up to speed on cybersecurity? If your approach is to have your team sit in a room and watch a presentation once a year, it’s time to reconsider your training strategy. The impact that proper cybersecurity training can have, and who tends to have access to it, is discussed below.

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Tips on Preparing Your Business for Any Form of Disaster

Tips on Preparing Your Business for Any Form of Disaster

With technology serving such an indispensable role in modern business the looming threat of disaster is one that always needs to be considered. With so many consequences on the line, it’s imperative that your business is prepared to deal with these disasters effectively and efficiently. Listed below are some tips for properly preparing for your potential disaster recovery needs.

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Why Managed Services are a Big Deal?

Why Managed Services are a Big Deal?

The cloud has allowed managed IT service providers, or MSPs, to fill a uniquely shaped void in many companies’ business models. Working with a managed service provider can make up for all of the traditional challenges of technology maintenance and management while also affording you unique opportunities to limit costs, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

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Mobile Device Productivity Tips

Mobile Device Productivity Tips

Mobile devices like smartphones have become synonymous with productivity, helping people to get work done while on-the-move, yet in the same breath, you could say they are synonymous with distraction. That being said, with the right practices and the right apps you can mitigate these challenges and be quite productive with a smartphone. 

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How eSignature Tools Provide Value for Small Businesses

How eSignature Tools Provide Value for Small Businesses

When a business strikes a deal, there is usually some sort of paper trail or contract involved to hold both parties involved accountable. That being said, the traditional method of managing paper documents is both time-consuming and wasteful. With eSignature tools, businesses can change the way they handle signing documents for the better.

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Modern Sports Rely Heavily on Analytics

Modern Sports Rely Heavily on Analytics

Professional sports has witnessed a significant shift in the way teams and organizations approach their strategies. Gone are the days when gut instinct and intuition were the sole driving forces behind decisions. Modern sports are increasingly relying on analytics to gain a competitive edge. Listed below is a look at the growing influence of analytics in sports and the ways in which data-driven insights have revolutionized the game.

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The Different Types of Cloud Computing Options

The Different Types of Cloud Computing Options

The cloud has turned out to be a complete game changer for the way people compute. For any business, this can provide opportunities that would not be possible without cloud computing. Listed below is a look at the different types of cloud computing with an eye toward how small businesses can gain value from choosing them.

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Technologies That Your Sales Team Can Utilize

Technologies That Your Sales Team Can Utilize

Modern technology can be utilized to help optimize and elevate just about any of your business’ processes, including your sales processes. Listed below are a few examples of how your sales team could (and really should) be using tech to their advantage.

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What Your Business Needs to Know about the FTC Safeguards Rule

What Your Business Needs to Know about the FTC Safeguards Rule

The United States Federal Trade Commission’s mandate is to prevent fraud and promote consumer protection in today's interconnected world, where the digital landscape continues to evolve at a frenzied pace. The FTC recognizes the importance of safeguarding consumer information and has implemented their Safeguards Rule as a means to ensure that businesses protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and misuse. Listed below is a look at the Safeguards Rule and what you need to know about it in regard to your organization. 

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What to Know about Folding Phones

What to Know about Folding Phones

Foldable phones saw a very slow start when they were introduced a few years ago; high prices and horror stories about their fragility scaring away all but the earliest of early adopters. That being said, thanks to an enthusiastic fanbase, the concept has persisted and has become a legitimate option amongst flagship devices. 

Listed below are some of the predictions that have been made surrounding the future of the foldable smartphone market, and why business users might be drawn to the flexible form factor. 

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