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IT Compliance Made Easy with a Managed IT Services Provider

February 25th, 2022

What do IT compliance and March Madness have in common? The similarity lies in the madness. Madness is a word that has been used to describe cybercrime again and again. And with good reason:

Cybercrime has increased by 600% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic
The average cost of a data breach has hit $3.86 million
89% of healthcare organizations were victims of a data breach in the past two years

Madness.

IT Management Predictions for 2022

January 11th, 2022

With everything that 2021 threw at us, those working in the IT security consulting world have been kept on their toes. Just in case you need reminding of the sheer volume of crises that kept them on their toes, here is a mini-trip down memory lane:

While 2021 introduced a COVID vaccine, it also brought the Delta and Omicron variants
Growing civil unrest, not just in the United States, but globally – the Global Peace Index recently reported that global peace has deteriorated for the ninth year in a row, at a rate of 0.07% in 2021
It was, yet another year of record-breaking climate disasters, with a new record high of 18 $1 billion+ disasters having taken place in 2021 (including droughts, cyclones, wildfires and flooding).

Keeping IT security consulting companies on their toes for sure.

Back Up Your Data! The Invaluable Benefits of Remote Backups

December 15th, 2021

The Importance of Backing Up Your Data

Hardware failures. Natural disasters. Theft. User error. Your data isn’t safe! All of these things are notorious for claiming massive amounts of valuable data at any given time. Thankfully, your data can be protected from all of these threats with a backup and disaster recovery plan.

AGJ is Your IT Security Consulting Elf on the Shelf

December 1st, 2021

The elf on the shelf is a captivating Christmas tradition that has charmed families around the world. This custom involves a small elf doll, called a Scout Elf, which is said to be sent from the North Pole to keep an eye on children's behavior during the festive season.

Winterproof Productivity with IT Consulting

October 27th, 2021

The holiday season is here! Is your Gulf Coast business ready? What about your employees? This time of year can be tough for some companies and between all the vacations and dreams of a big holiday dinner, productivity can be lacking. Get more organized and stop the scramble that happens year after year! It’s time to take advantage of our services, including IT consulting and support.

Gulfport IT Company Ranked Among Top 100 Managed Service Providers

July 8th, 2021

MSP 501: Top 100 Managed Service Providers in Innovation and Revenue
Gulfport, MS

AGJ Systems and Networks, the go-to IT consulting, services and support provider for the Gulf Coast area for almost 20 years, has earned the 51st position in the prestigious 2021 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings.

GUESS WHO LOVES CHAOS? CYBERCRIMINALS, THAT’S WHO

March 10th, 2021

Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats
Unfortunately, cybercriminals thrived in unstable environments, taking advantage of the increased vulnerability to launch successful cyber attacks. One of the most prevalent tactics used by these bad actors is phishing, with an alarming 96% of attacks arriving via email.

It’s Time for VoIP: Why WFH Makes it a Necessity

February 9th, 2021

In 2019, most people went into an office. Then Covid-19 forced everyone to stay home and work remotely. It’s not a temporary change. A year of lockdowns upended how, when, and where we work. Can your IT solutions support this new culture? Or will you fall behind on demands from clients, staff and business partners?

Work-From-Home is Here to Stay

For companies that had already been utilizing work-from-home (WFH) policies, they probably already had the tools and devices selected to make the transition from office to off-site thoroughly transparent.

The 2020 Verizon Data Breach Report – What You Need to Know

December 21st, 2020

2020 has been one heck of a year and, like everything else, cyberthreats have taxed small and large businesses alike. Verizon did a deep dive into this year’s data, and the 2020 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) tells us what IT providers need for 2021.

There’s no doubt you need to protect your organization from cyberthreats.