Carlson Technology Solutions Blog

Hello, Utah

CTS is thrilled to announce that our managed IT services are expanding into the Salt Lake City, Utah region!  As of this month we are offering full remote and onsite services to medium to small offices in the Salt Lake area. 

A Statement from Our CEO, Tyler Carlson

“I feel excited [about our expansion]. I also feel confident in the way that we serve our clients and that our holistic IT client service model will be well received in Utah. We have a lot of great feedback here in the Northwest and we’re excited to extend that into other areas.

“An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.” -Benjamin Franklin

While we as a Managed Service provider do our best to prevent hacks and security threats, we recognize that, with the growing number of scams and other various security threats lingering on the web, we cannot always prevent human error. Unfortunately, there is not a technical security solution to keep you from opening a nefarious link that promises to take you to a cute kitten video. However, what we can do is make you aware of any lingering threats to help you protect your company through prevention.

There is no question that a small business can benefit from technology, as has been proven time and time again. However, an issue can arise if a business bites off more than it can chew, so to speak, and ultimately creates a spike in costs. A responsible business owner will resist this temptation and prioritize the solutions they need over the ones they want - building profitability and generating capital needed to make other improvements.

Let's examine some of the implementations that can deliver a good return on investment to a small business.

How much does your business rely on technology to keep your organization running forward? As business technology becomes more complex, it’s becoming increasingly popular for organizations to have their own internal IT departments to manage and maintain it. Yet, small businesses don’t often have the necessary funds for such a feat. How can your company afford quality IT service? You can start by pursuing managed IT solutions from a managed service provider.

What is software patching?

A software patch is a scheduled set of changes that may include updating software and fixing any potential vulnerabilities like bugs. They are released with the overall intent to improve the software. This allows for continuous improvements and updates on purchased already purchased technology. Patching is part of the upkeep of any software or tech device; even mobile phones and their applications receive patches.

Carlson Technology Solutions strives to offer you new, efficient ways to utilize technology in your business. We are proud to announce that we have added another product to our line of business IT services. CTS is your one-stop-shop for IT excellence with managed IT and support, cyber security services, network maintenance, patching, cloud and remote access, and now phone and collaboration tools via VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services!

Improve Your Clients’ Experience with the Right Technology

The healthcare industry is all about client experience. Doctor’s offices, dental offices, veterinary clinics, and other businesses that operate in the healthcare industry must use IT to improve efficiency and provide a better experience to their clients. We guarantee that we will find the right technology for your business’ needs, while helping you innovate your current technology to keep up with industry trends.

The password isn’t nearly as secure as it used to be. Hackers have begun to take advantage of extremely powerful solutions designed to brute force their way into accounts by using software to rapidly guessing thousands of passwords per second, making it extraordinarily difficult to prepare yourself for them.

What’s the best way to guarantee that passwords aren’t going to be the downfall of your company? A great start is by taking a close look at password best practices and two-factor authentication.

Data security isn’t a matter to be taken lightly, as too many businesses have found out the hard way. Unfortunately, there are far too many simple ways to correct common security issues - enough that it’s foolish not to do so. We’ll review a few ways to fix security issues, after discussing one of, if not the, most egregious security failings in modern history.

The cloud has proven to be an extremely useful tool for the modern business. Not only does it provide anywhere-anytime access to applications, processing, storage, et al; it also delivers those products as a service, allowing you to budget for recurring costs rather than major upfront ones. This provides your organization with functional, supported, and secure computing environments that eliminate a lot of the support costs that traditional computing environments require. It sounds like a perfect scenario for small and large businesses alike, but things aren’t always what they seem, as a lot of cloud users have found that they have incurred several hidden costs by using cloud platforms. Today, we take a look at these hidden costs.