News + Resources: Our Blog
Information technology news, the latest cybersecurity developments, and more helpful insights.
News + Resources: Our Blog
Information technology news, the latest cybersecurity developments, and more helpful insights.
Centriworks Named 2022 Elite Dealer by ENX Magazine
Each year, ENX Magazine judges Elite Dealer applicants on a number of criteria, from technical service excellence to marketing proficiency, growth initiatives, technology leadership, industry accolades, and community philanthropic support. Those dealers chosen are profiled in the December issue of ENX Magazine.
What is a vCIO and How Should You Budget for Your IT Expenses?
A ”Virtual" Chief Information Officer (vCIO) provides recommendations on the best way to develop and implement an organization's IT strategy. A vCIO works with the CEO and other executives to ensure that the company's IT needs are being met and that its IT budget is...
Traveling Safely with a VPN
Traveling is a great way to experience other cultures, expand your horizons, and make everlasting memories with your loved ones. But for many other reasons, aside from the stress of your flights getting cancelled far away from home and risking the stay at...
4 Reasons Phishing Is Getting More Frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, dupes a victim into clicking on a malicious link or...
What is a Dark Web Scan (And How Do I Get One)?
When accessing Google, or Bing, or whatever website of your choosing, you’re actually only scratching the surface of the internet, or what we would call the “World Wide Web”. Once you’re past searching through indexes of web pages, you can encounter the “Deep Web,” where a variety of databases holding a multitude of random information are stored.
What You Need to Know When Shopping for Cybersecurity Insurance
Cyberinsurance reduces the financial damage from the many risks your business is prone to just by existing online, while you and your MSP work together to evolve and strengthen your business against those threats.
NEWS: Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge Hacked
Google has issued an alert warning billions of Chrome users that the browser has been successfully targeted by hackers. The same attack also affects Microsoft Edge. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Ways to Create (And Remember) Complex Passwords
You run a huge risk by using weak, easy-to-remember passwords. You use them because they’re convenient, short, and they expedite how long it takes for you to log into your accounts. But what if we told you that longer, more complex passwords didn’t have to be hard to remember?
How will you send & receive faxes when AT&T retires all copper lines on August 2, 2022?
The end of copper lines is a problem for offices, schools, and clinics that use faxes every day as part of their communication and work processes. Centriworks is offering our clients a simple, effective solution to this upcoming problem.
Prioritizing Compliance To Limit Liabilities
Are you trying to deploy the most affordable technology solution? Chances are it won’t be compliant. Using solutions that do not meet security, encryption and reporting measures outlined by regulations that you are trying to meet (HIPAA, PCI-DSS & GDPR) will make your business non-compliant and violate compliance insurance requirements.
Is Your Small Business Protected?
The threats to businesses of every type today are so numerous that it can seem like a cyberattack is inevitable. With so many thieves out to steal company data, having as many layers of protection as possible between the data and the thieves is the best...
Cybersecurity Guidelines for Your Small Business
You may think it’s not worth their time, but cybercriminals love to target small businesses. These nefarious characters often use small businesses as a gateway to bigger targets. Knowing some cybersecurity basics and putting them in practice will help you protect your business and reduce the risk of a devastating cyber attack.
Year-End Review: Is Your Business Protected?
To ensure you’re implementing the critical protections for your business, contact the security professionals at Centriworks for a consultation as 2022 begins.
Centriworks Named 2021 Elite Dealer by ENX Magazine
ENX Magazine, a leading business technology industry magazine has named Centriworks one of its 2021 Elite Dealers. Many factors are considered in choosing the dealers who set themselves apart from the crowd. Our company is honored to be included with the...
Prioritizing Compliance Commitment Across All Work Environments
Building and maintaining a secure and compliant work environment can be a long and tedious process, especially given the additional complexities brought about by the ‘new normal’. Remember, compliance includes your remote work environment, too. Therefore, it is only wise to seek help from a partner who has already helped businesses prioritize and achieve undeterred commitment towards compliance.
Tips for Choosing the Right VoIP Phones for Your Team
You may realize that a VoIP phone would be an excellent asset for your company, but you're not sure how to choose the right one. Most of the time, you probably select equipment based on features like price, warranty, and company reputation. But there are a...
How a ‘Compliance First’ Mindset Limits Liabilities
Are you trying to deploy the most affordable technology solution? Chances are it won’t be compliant. Using solutions that do not meet security, encryption and reporting measures outlined by regulations that you are trying to meet (HIPAA, PCI-DSS &...
15 Ways To Protect Your Business From A Cyberattack!
COLONIAL PIPELINE PAYS $5 MILLION TO HACKERS! M.T.A. BREACHED BY HACKERS AS CYBERATTACKS SURGE! RANSOMWARE ATTACK ON JBS PLANTS! These recent headlines are about big companies and organizations, but did you know that 81% of all breaches happen to...
Top 10 Cybersecurity Misconceptions for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
Cybercriminals love hacking small and medium-sized businesses to steal valuable customer and employee data and to use you as a gateway to larger companies. Protect your business now with an effective, proactive cybersecurity strategy. Centriworks can help....
Centriworks Named RICOH RFG Circle of Excellence Certified Dealership for 2021
Our service is ranked #1 in the Southeast and Centriworks is the only RICOH Circle of Excellence dealer in Tennessee.
Trust East Tennessee’s Only CompTIA Security Trustmark+ Certified Provider
Did you know that Centriworks, East Tennessee’s oldest and largest business technology company, is the only provider in our area that has earned the CompTIA Security Trustmark+ from CompTIA?
How our clients rated us for 2020
Centriworks is proud to be included in the top 10% of all dealers tracked in North America in our industry. We’ve been honored with CEO Juice’s “Top Ten Service” Award for our service excellence.
Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Strategy for the New Year
Let’s take a look at one tool that can help make your data and network more secure — Managed IT Services. We all know there’s no “shortcut” to a strong data and network security policy, but there are some very simple solutions that can make a big difference without a lot of fuss. Managed IT Services can be a huge help — and here’s why.
Opening Safely in 2021
Everyone is hoping to get back to normal in 2021. There are many factors that need to fall into place to help get everyone back to work and school safely during the current pandemic environment. One tool that can help is SENTRYSCAN. This piece of...
Centriworks Named A 2020 ENX Magazine Elite Dealer
ENX Magazine, a leading business technology industry magazine has named Centriworks one of its 2020 Elite Dealers.
Centriworks Technicians Achieve RICOH’s Highest Award For Service Excellence — The Prestige Certification
Ricoh Corporation recognized twelve of Centriworks’ technicians for earning the 2020 Ricoh “Prestige” certification. The designation demonstrates knowledge and skill that makes them the “Best of the Best” as part of Ricoh’s Service Excellence Program.Once...
Centriworks Earns CompTIA Security Trustmark+
The CompTIA Security Trustmark+™ is the highest level of recognition for solution providers that consistently follow security best practices, as validated by an independent, third party review of an organization’s overall security posture.
How Managed IT Services Can Boost Cybersecurity
Managed IT services can boost security, improve efficiency, and so much more. Here are a few ways it can boost security in your workplace.
6 Personal Cybersecurity Tips
Cybersecurity is a full time job for me and the things I learn through my work I really try to implement in my personal life. I got to thinking that there can never be enough cyber tips for home users and some guidance there is always helpful because that’s where each of us live. Just a few easy changes can make a world of difference so I put together a few tips that should payoff big for home users.
Four Factors to Consider with Business Continuity Planning
Do you have employees working from home? Do you rely on video conferencing to meet with clients and fellow team members? When looking at a Business Continuity Plan, here are four factors to keep in mind that will help keep your organization running smoothly, even when the unexpected changes how we work.
Tips to Clean and Sanitize Your Office Equipment
Learn what products to use, what NOT to do, and how you can operate your RICOH device touch-free with your smart phone or tablet.
One Important Tool for Opening Offices and Schools Safely
These devices are invaluable to help prevent virus spread and maintain a healthy environment for your employees, associates, visitors and the general public. With them, organizations can vet staff members and the public before entry to public and private premises such as office buildings, manufacturing plants, healthcare settings, supermarkets, factories, transport hubs, schools, and hotels.
How to Avoid Scams that Target Small Business
Learning how to avoid scams in a small business can save you a lot of money and time. Scammers have specific tactics they use to social engineer you and your staff into doing what they want. You need to know what those tactics are and what to look for to avoid being sucked in to the scam.
Small Business Cybersecurity Guidelines
Cyber criminals target companies of all sizes. Knowing some cybersecurity basics and putting them in practice will help you protect your business and reduce the risk of a cyber attack.
Electronic Signatures Webinars on July 9, 2020
Learn how electronic signatures are being used today and their importance in an ever-changing business landscape where remote employees are the new norm.
Our Ransomware Procedure Checklist
Download our free Centriworks step-by-step guide that will help you work through the process to recover from a ransomware attack.
Ransomware Has a New Trick
The economics of crippling a business’ infrastructure and extorting money from them wasn’t as lucrative as the thieves had hoped, so now they have designed ransomware with a twist and included a new trick.
The Top 4 Reasons to Choose a VoIP Phone System
If you are curious to see how a hosted or on-premise VoIP phone system could help your office, please reach out to your local Centriworks business manager. We are here to help!
Is it time to switch your Managed IT provider?
After implementing managed IT, your business should see notable benefits, including cost savings, employee efficiency (and savings on staff time), better IT communication and programs, increased protection, and more advanced proactive assessments. If this...
It’s Time for Document Management Systems in Your Healthcare Practice
Documents are necessary for operations, and in health care, this means that there are lots of documents with highly sensitive information floating around your office.
Why is Cybersecurity So Important, Anyway?
We all know that cybersecurity is a huge deal in the business world–but do you know exactly why you spend so much time, money, and energy worrying about it? Today we’ll review all the reasons why cybersecurity is always worth it.
The Miracle of Mobile Document Management
Not many business solutions can be called a “miracle,” but mobile document management fits the definition. Read on to find out why this solution might be the best thing that ever happened to your company!
Working from home? Six suggestions to make you more productive.
Drawing on my experience of conducting a job search from home back in 1992, I sent these suggestions to my sales staff as they started working from home on March 23. Maybe the advice will help you if you are currently working from home or contemplating it.
How to Establish a Document Management Strategy
Coordinating your digital document management strategy is easy when you are working with the right vendor.
Centriworks’ Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread in the United States, Centriworks wants to take a few minutes to let you know how we are planning and responding to the pandemic.
How to Protect Your VoIP Phone System from Hackers
Communication is essential to all companies, and regularly updating your processes is essential. VoIP is a game-changer for companies looking for collaborative solutions for the digital workplace. It’s not hard to see why it makes more sense for businesses to invest in the service than to continue using traditional services that aren’t network-enabled or nearly as connected.
Doing Document Management The Right Way
Document management software is key to ensuring protection against cyberattacks and those destined to hack your network with ill-intent. Productivity increases with a well-established document management system that saves time and money.
Centriworks Service Recognized Nationally as a 2020 Ricoh RFG Circle of Excellence Certified Dealership
The achievement of Circle of Excellence, and our team of Prestige Certified technicians, show that our clients in East Tennessee can fully expect industry leading and award winning support for the life of their equipment.
Windows 7 and Server 2000 End of Life is January 14th
Your Guide to Windows 7 + Server 2008 End of Life on January 14, 2020. Be prepared for the first big cybersecurity issue of 2020.
What Can Print Management Do for Your Business?
At Centriworks, we make it our business to help clients achieve an optimum print output environment which balances productivity, cost and staff satisfaction.
How To Reach Your Productivity Goals In 2020
It’s the new year, and chances are you’ve made a resolution that relates to making your workplace more efficient and productive in 2020.
Windows 7 and Server 2008 users should be prepared for the first big cybersecurity issue of 2020
Your Guide to Windows 7 + Server 2008 End of Life on January 14, 2020.
Your Guide to Windows 7 + Server 2008 End of Life on January 14, 2020
Did you know that Windows 7 and Server 2008 will reach end-of-life in January 2020?
The Challenges of In-House Managed IT Services
Today, IT services are vital for everyday operations in virtually every business of every size. However, having in-house managed IT services can be difficult and expensive for many companies. However, there is an easier way.
The True Cost of a Poor Document Management System
If the cost of a weak document management system is affecting your bottom line, there are several steps you can take to ensure a turnaround.
Protecting Your Customer Data With Cybersecurity
Customer data has always been valuable, but in today’s market, it is more valuable than ever. It’s so valuable that there are many people around the world trying to get it from businesses just like yours. Here’s how you can keep customer data more secure to stay compliant in this age of constant data attacks.
The Importance of Phone Etiquette at Work
The use of phones is now so pervasive that we often use them casually and forget about phone etiquette. However, answering the phone at work is much different than using your phone. You become the point of the first contact for the caller, and you have a lot of responsibility in listening well and responding appropriately.
Boost Cybersecurity with Managed IT Services!
There’s no “shortcut” to a strong data and network security policy, but there are some simple solutions that can make a big difference. Managed IT services is one of those ways—and here’s why.
Implementing Document Management Can Reap Large Benefits
Document management is an advanced tool that will improve your workflow, office operations, and employee productivity and morale.
Backup Your Business
Security has come a long way and progressed quickly. Even if your strategy was recently updated, it is worth looking again.
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Preparing Your Technology Budget for 2026: What to Review Now
December is one of the few times of the year when companies can slow down long enough to take stock of their technology. The rush of fall projects is easing, budgets are nearly finalized, and the full year is finally visible in the rearview mirror. It is...
Security and Compliance as Planned OpEx, Not Emergency Spend
Imagine a small company that runs smoothly for years without ever thinking seriously about cybersecurity. Then one morning, the team arrives to find their systems locked by ransomware. Emails are down, customer records are encrypted, and the only message...
How Vendor Consolidation Leads to Smarter IT Budgeting
Most organizations depend on more than one vendor for their technology. One might manage software licenses, another handles devices, and another provides tech support. What starts out as a straightforward setup often turns complicated once the bills,...
