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02/01/2022

REI, the largest consumer cooperative in the United States, uses Microsoft Teams Connect capabilities to simplify how employees collaborate with people outside their organization. The company, for example, applies Microsoft Endpoint Manager and Intune in its strategy for protecting mobile devices. Moving to Microsoft 365 enabled employees more opportunities to use personal devices—and most importantly, to keep them secure. The freedom and flexibility of a hybrid or remote workforce with secure devices has also allowed the company to recruit and hire outside the Puget Sound area.

Microsoft customer stories. See how Microsoft tools help companies run their business.

01/25/2022

To function in a safer digital environment, companies must now consider endpoint detection and response software (EDR) enabled with AI and machine learning capabilities, as well as threat intelligence databases to minimize potential security breaches.
But most of the features that users expect, like device control, advanced threat targeting, and rollback, are either unavailable or come at extra cost. Microsoft Defender for Endpoints integrates into the source code of Windows, making it an obvious choice for its devices (also available for Mac and Linux).

01/19/2022

Whether it’s a hybrid, remote, or in-office experience, endpoint vulnerabilities represent a real security risk. Companies must secure any potential access to their internal network from hacking and cyberattacks—which are more prevalent than ever.

How can organizations modernize to protect themselves against these threats?

Using Zero Trust within the context of Azure Active Directory as a foundation, anything connecting to your network must be validated before gaining access. And even when vetted, it will operate in a separate virtual machine to keep the rest of the network secure.

01/18/2022

Moving 130,000 workers across 200 worksites in over 90 countries to a new browser is no simple feat. Just think of the challenge ensuring that legacy apps and sites built for local business still work.

To facilitate device management, GlaxoSmithKline enrolled every Windows 10 device in Microsoft Endpoint Manager, making available Microsoft Edge on their internal store for end users to install on-demand. Deployment only took four weeks, and it was so simple that no external services or support were needed.

Global healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) wanted its 130,000 employees to consolidate on a single web browser to increase security, maximize productivity, and simplify IT management. GSK chose Microsoft Edge to meet its needs. The Microsoft Edge browser has strong security features and many of...

10/17/2020

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues, we would like to encourage our customers to protect their endpoints.

Any laptop or server could open you up to ransomware and breaches. By taking advantage of an AI-based endpoint protection software, you can keep your network secure.

Contact us for more information.

10/12/2020

Today’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month tip allows you to secure your personal devices and data.

Keep your router at home up to date and reduce the risk of an intrusion on your personal network.

There are likely some instructions on the back of your home router on how to visit the admin console and change the password. Logging into this area and making sure that your router is up to date with its latest firmware is important to keep your home network secure.

Contact us if you'd like help to secure your home or business network.

05/19/2020

The RVBA is conducting a survey to help bring fiber based services to residents across the Roanoke Valley. Tell us the type of services you wish to see available in your neighborhood at www.rvba.online/ftth.

Interested in high speed internet in your neighborhood? Take the RVBA survey!

08/18/2015

Great news for for Roanoke! Hope to see things continue in this direction.

Construction on a 47-mile thread of fiber-optic broadband network across Roanoke and Salem is under way, and the authority in charge of the work is close to hiring a leader.

06/19/2015

Spartan IT is now a Roanoke Chamber member!

11/20/2014

Planning to purchase some new gadgets this Holiday Season? Black Friday is coming soon. Come to me for any recommendations!

10/02/2014

Windows 10? Because 7 ate 9.

It’s a humbling and amazing thing to work on Windows, which is used by over 1.5 billion people in every country of the world. From kids playing with computers for the first time, to writers and jou...