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Has your business earned its green jacket yet? You’re not going to win the Masters Tournament of your industry if you don’t have that trusted caddie by your side! If there was a competition today, could your IT team hold its own and help you come home with the win?
How can Your Managed IT Services Benefit from World-Class Talent?
Businesses rely more and more on IT to tackle projects from cybersecurity to flexible work arrangements.

Ah, spring. That magical time of year when the days get longer, the weather gets warmer, and the spring cleaning bug gets biting. Whether you are a fan of Marie Kondo or you follow the Feng Shui philosophy or you are channeling your inner Sheldon Cooper (perhaps by alphabetizing your cereal), don’t overlook your information security hygiene during your spring cleaning activities.

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’s challenging to be a business owner these days. Depending on the nature of your business, you could be facing changing government regulations. You are responsible for business growth while still maintaining appropriate quality control.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.