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Time to Upgrade: Why Government Agencies Need IT ModernizationLocal government agencies are facing a growing demand for an upgrade to their IT infrastructure. In our increasingly digital world, there are multiple factors that contribute to this need for an upgrade,...

________   by Michael Huber, Director of Saleswith Ken Enloe, Director of Human ResourcesIt’s a typical day: My smartphone dings with incoming work emails and texts, I’ve got a meeting via video conference and I’m connecting with employees working remotely....

________   by Michael Huber, Director of Business Developmentwith Kent Hillman, Director of ITCreating an IT department and hiring the right people can be an expensive endeavor. You spend time and money recruiting and hopefully finding the right candidates for...

________ by Michael Huber, Director of Business Developmentwith Joan Rundle, Chief Financial OfficerFor anyone leading a business or department, finances can be a critical component with unique challenges. As managers, you must be able to address immediate concerns —...

________ by Michael Huber, Director of Business DevelopmentCybersecurity threats don’t discriminate by age, so it’s important to educate yourself and your family about how to stay protected from the bad guys. This ultimate guide to cybersecurity for multiple...

For many businesses, it’s not a question of if but when you’ll be struck with a cybersecurity breach. Let’s take a look at some of the cybercrime trends Rich Kliethermes, our Technical Services Manager, shared with me and learn how you can best protect you and your company’s information.

It feels like summer just began, and we hate to say it, but the start of another school year is right around the corner. Whether you have small children (finally) heading to school or perhaps you’re continuing your own education, it’s time to check items off the back-to-school shopping list. However, chances are there’s one item that is not on the list sent from your school: cybersecurity awareness.

After this past year, if you’re anything like me, you’re ready to get away from home and create some vacation memories. Whether it’s a short weekend trip with your special someone or an international adventure with family, I imagine you are ready for an escape. Unfortunately, the world has changed a bit over the last decade, and with an eye to making sure all those memories you collect on the way are good ones, I wanted to pass along a few tips and tricks that we have learned here at Huber & Associates to make sure your vacation is as stress-free as possible. (Sorry, none of these will prevent your kids from asking “Are we there yet?!”)

As a second-generation IT professional, I’ve been around business technology all my life. From “server rooms” that share space in a closet with your cleaning supplies to top of the line systems with multiple layers of security and cloud backups, I’ve seen it all. Every business has different levels of technology needs, but too many legacy systems could be hurting your business and your bottom line.

While the “latest” may not always mean “greatest” for your business, here’s a few simple questions to ask yourself that may indicate it’s time to hit the refresh button on your IT.

By Brent Christensen, Chief Operating Officer at Huber & Associates, Inc. Over time, every organization must evolve or be left behind. Today, everyone from small nonprofits to huge commercial enterprises are trying to find their place in the age of the “digital...