Blue Lightning IT Services

02/08/2024

When it comes to your company's data security, have you ever found yourself thinking:

1. That will never happen to me
2. It's a risk I'm willing to take

This can be a dangerous mindset to have, especially considering that security threats will continue to emerge with unprecedented speed and complexity, putting businesses of all sizes at risk.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) will be highly impacted because you don't have all of the resources available to achieve a -grade security posture.

By partnering with us, we can minimize your business's risk together and develop a plan that focuses on resiliency, not only prevention.

We would love to help. Contacts us today.

02/06/2024

If your network is down or not functioning properly, it is difficult for your employees to be productive, which costs your business time and money. We'll come to your office to troubleshoot, diagnose and fix the problems ailing your network.

Contact us today!

02/05/2024

Did you know that 77% of companies using Software as a Service (SaaS) apps also known as cloud providers, such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, suffered a data loss incident over a 12 month period?

Here are six examples of incidents of how backing up your Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace will allow you to overcome a data loss incident:

1. Programmatic errors
2. Malicious insider activity
3. External hackers
4. Ransomware & viruses
5. Accidental user deletions
6. Previous employee deleted data before leaving the company

We have the solutions to ensure that your data in Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace is backed up and that you will be able to recover your data on the event of a data loss incident.

Contact us today to find out how we can get you started today!

02/01/2024

Is saving 30% to 40% on your printing and copying costs important to you and your business?

Are you tired of being stuck in a copier lease?

If you answered yes to both of these questions, then you may be interested in learning more about our managed print and copy services. Head on over to https://bluelightningitservices.com/services/print-copier-services/ today to learn more on how we can save you money and provide an excellent service to you and your business!

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02/21/2023

Cybersecurity Tips for Employees: The Complete Guide to Secure Behavior Online and in the Office

  Introduction: The Need to Educate Employees on Cybersecurity When developing cybersecurity programs, many businesses focus on protecting their infrastructure perimeter and device endpoints. After all, that’s where cybercriminals usually first gain access and wreak havoc on a company’s digital...

02/19/2023

3 Reasons Why All Homes Should Have Office 365

Microsoft Office has been THE office suite for more than a decade, whether it’s for business or students doing their homework. Other applications have come and gone, but it’s expected that most people will be doing their work in Word, Excel or PowerPoint. While you may have an older version of O...

02/17/2023

Decide Between In-House Or Hosted VoIP

Compare Upfront Costs, Unique Benefits & More Before Diving In On-premises VoIP systems have been around for quite some time, but with the increase of cloud-based technology offerings, managed and hosted VoIP solutions are becoming viable alternatives. Self-managed on-premises systems give companies...

02/16/2023

Revive Your Computer with an Easy Bottleneck Blitz

  It seems to happen overnight. One day you’re logging in normally and jumping right into the action, the next day booting up takes so long you not only have time to make a cup of coffee, you could have run out to the local café for the good stuff. This is the stage where many people throw their...

02/12/2023

Why is my Computer Running so SLOW?

Whoa, who slammed on the brakes? Your computer used to speed through startup and let you open almost everything at once, but now it’s struggling to crawl along! Everything takes so much longer or crashes without warning. Something isn’t right. If it’s gotten so bad that you’ve found yourself drooling over the idea of a new computer, even though your system isn’t that old, we’ve got some good news: you can get your whizzy speeds back with a little TLC.

Whoa, who slammed on the brakes? Your computer used to speed through startup and let you open almost everything at once, but now it's struggling to crawl along! Everything takes so much longer or crashes without warning. Something isn't right. If it's gotten so bad that you've found yourself droolin...

02/12/2023

Get Back to Brand New with a Refreshed Computer

Remember how well your computer ran when you first brought it home? It was booting so fast, files were whizzing around at light speed, and no matter how many browser tabs you had open, nothing was slowing that baby down. It was spotless, inside and out. Then one day you turned it on and everything was so slooooow, taking forever to do anything – and that was only if you could even find your files in all the clutter. All that zip and speed you loved some much was gone.

Remember how well your computer ran when you first brought it home? It was booting so fast, files were whizzing around at light speed, and no matter how many browser tabs you had open, nothing was slowing that baby down. It was spotless, inside and out. Then one day you turned it on and everything w...

02/09/2023

There are many ways to address the problem of a PC which isn’t quite performing up to the task anymore. Whether frustratingly slow or no longer working; we are happy to take a look. When you bring your computer to us we will diagnose the condition and find a solution that works for you. Often times the simplest solution works best. A complex problem sometimes only needs a simple repair to get your home computer up and running like new again. Whether a small replacement part, loose wire, or bad connection; we will find and fix the problem to give your familiar, home machine a new lease of life.

  Like many valuable things we buy, new computers suffer from wear and tear over time. Our computers are particularly vulnerable as we have placed more and more demands on them every year. New machines have got faster, quieter, more reliable, and more capable over time. At the same time our own com...

02/05/2023

Are Registry Cleaners a Good Idea?

    You have likely been alerted by popups while browsing the web. These, often flashing, advertisements claim your computer has more than a thousand errors requiring urgent attention to fix. Perhaps helpfully, these popups offer a solution to cure your computer with a click of the mouse. Buttons ...