Amoeba Networks Blog

May 19, 2021

How secure can endpoints get? The answer is, extremely secure. In many cases, workstations are only protected by a Windows login password and antivirus and mobile devices are not protected at all. These two sole protections are very common in home and business, but they’re simply not enough with today’s dynamic threats. Here are a dozen ways to protect endpoints, the data on them, and the users behind them.

May 19, 2021

Choosing workstations for small business use seems like a simple task. Go to the store, find a good deal, and buy a bunch. Bring them to the office, hand them out to employees, and hope for the best. After all, these are brand new shiny machines that should improve everyone’s productivity and replace an aging fleet of workstations. As a business owner, when you’re also managing IT yourself, that’s about how you’ll do things. Unfortunately, this leads to a slew of problems.

May 19, 2021

Your fleet of workstations have reached the end of their life. How do you determine this? What do you do with them? Should they just sit in a pile forever?

May 11, 2021

There is “IT support” and then there is “Virtual CIO services.” Unfortunately, if you do not have an IT background, these two services may appear as equals. In this blog, you’ll learn what a CIO does and how this service benefits small businesses. Of course, all fast and knowledgeable IT support services are great unto themselves. But, to make real gains in technology maturity, you need strategic experts who understand the technology leaps necessary and how to make it happen. If your small business is in New York, please listen up! We are in the city and can help make this “virtual” aspect in-person for you.

Apr 30, 2021

Starting a new business can be a daunting task, whether you’re a sole-proprietor or a VC-backed startup. If a new business owner asked me for my very best piece of advice it would be: Don’t try to do everything yourself. Unfortunately, younger me would not have heeded my advice. I suspect most business owners and operators come to this conclusion eventually, whether they are sole entrepreneurs or venture capital budgeteers. It’s important to let the experts shine.

Apr 16, 2021

Switching IT providers is a decision that you may have delayed for a long time. The complexity around the IT infrastructure must have made you believe the task is daunting and can adversely disrupt the workflow of your business. But if your current IT provider is not meeting your requirements or is giving you headaches instead of alleviating them, sooner or later you should switch!