LDD Consulting, Inc.

06/12/2026

Skipping the maintenance contract. Keeping the aging server running a little longer. Letting the team use free tools instead of paying for licensed software. These feel like smart calls. The math seems to check out. Except it usually doesn't.
Reactive IT spending doesn't eliminate cost — it defers it. And deferred IT costs don't stay the same while they wait. They compound. Emergency rates. Unplanned downtime. A data recovery bill that dwarfs what prevention would have cost.
You're paying either way. The question is whether you're paying on your terms or someone else's. Our latest post breaks down why the cheapest IT decisions are rarely the least expensive ones.
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Cheap IT decisions feel smart in the moment. Here's why they tend to be the most expensive ones you make.

06/10/2026

With people working from who knows where and so many access points from cell phones to laptops and home computers, how can anyone hope to keep their network safe from hackers, viruses and other unintentional security breaches? The answer is not “one thing” but a series of things you have to implement and constantly be vigilant about, such as installing and continually updating your firewall, antivirus, spam-filtering software and backups. This is why clients hire us – it’s a full-time job for someone with specific expertise (which we have!).
Once that basic foundation is in place, the next most important thing you can do is create an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and train your employees on how to use company devices and other security protocols, such as never accessing company e-mail, data or applications with unprotected home PCs and devices (for example). Also, how to create good passwords, how to recognize a phishing e-mail, what websites to never access, etc. never assume your employees know everything they need to know about cyber security. Threats are ever-evolving, and attacks are getting more sophisticated and clever by the minute.
This e-mail series is one great way to keep your employees informed, but you still need training and a good AUP in place. If you’d like our help in creating an AUP for your company, based on best practices, call us at (505) 792-2375 or reply to this e-mail. You’ll be glad you did.

06/08/2026

Slash your business phone bill up to 80%! 3CX will serve your business now and into the future. It's an affordable, flexible solution that has effortless user and system management. Call us today- (505) 792-2375

06/05/2026

Eighty-two thousand NEW malware threats are being released every day and businesses are the #1 target. To make matters worse, a data breach exposing client or patient information can escalate into serious damage to reputation, fines, civil lawsuits and costly litigation. If you want to have any hope of avoiding a cyber attack, you MUST read this report and act on the information in it. Call (505) 792-2375 for your FREE copy

06/03/2026

Most small businesses think their cybersecurity is good enough. But modern cybersecurity is about continuous improvement. Cybersecurity is inherently complex and hard to track effectiveness. Let LDD show you what we can do for your small business.

Professional IT services in Albuquerque helping businesses stay secure, productive, and supported. Expert solutions for networks, cloud, security, and IT support.

06/01/2026

Most business owners think about cybersecurity the wrong way. They picture it as a single moment — the day they buy the software, hire the IT guy, or sign off on the policy. Box checked. Done. Back to running the business. But that’s not how breaches happen. And it’s not how protection works either. Cybersecurity isn’t an event. It’s a pattern. It’s the hundred small choices your team makes every day — and whether those choices quietly strengthen your business or quietly expose it.

Cybersecurity isn't a one-time purchase — it's the daily habits your team builds or ignores. Here's what actually keeps small businesses protected.

05/29/2026

What happens when your network goes down? Would your business come to a standstill? Most businesses depend on technology to keep operations running smoothly—and without a solid backup and monitoring plan, downtime can quickly become costly.
That’s why we offer 24/7 monitoring services. We continuously watch over your systems, tracking the critical health and performance of devices and business applications. If an issue arises, we’re alerted immediately and ready to respond—so your business stays protected and running.
Give us a call (505) 792-2375

05/27/2026

If you’re using a personal Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or other consumer-grade file sync and sharing cloud applications, listen up! These applications pose a huge threat to your company because company data can be spread far and wide without central oversight of what information is being shared with whom.
This is even more important if your company has access to and/or stores financial, medical or other sensitive data. Using personal (not company-approved) file-sharing applications like these are a clear and direct violation of data breach and compliance laws. Bottom line: Don't use them for company data and use only company-approved, business-grade file-sharing applications.
One last note here. Ask around. Make sure the rest of your company isn’t using this type of storage as well.

05/25/2026

Your business needs help with the technology that keeps you running. So what are Managed IT Services? Proactive technology management that monitors, maintains, and protects your systems around the clock. Our managed services approach helps prevent downtime, improve system reliability, and give businesses predictable monthly IT costs. Sound interesting? Give us a call at (505) 792-2375

05/22/2026

Most leaders think they've created an environment where people can speak openly. You hear it often: "My door is always open" or "I want honest feedback." The intention is real. But is it working? Not in most businesses. Your employees are watching and waiting to see what giving their feedback will result in. Whose ideas matter? Is the response going to be defensive or curious? Will there be backlash? Make sure your employees see you accept new ideas and ask follow up questions. Openness isn't declared, it's demonstrated.