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Welcome to the intersection of technology and civil engineering. This is where data and design meet, and the result is nothing short of groundbreaking. In...- Buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the wild ride that is the oil and gas industry! Picture this: a sector with a history...
Businesses across various industries have found themselves at the forefront of technological advancements. As they embrace technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and manage critical...- In today’s ever-evolving tech landscape, open-source software (OSS) has emerged as a preferred choice for businesses seeking flexibility, innovation, and cost-effectiveness. With OSS, you’re tapping...
- 9 Ways to Implement an Effective IT Strategy Building and implementing a successful IT strategy is a key component of your overall business strategy. It gives...
- As technology continues to advance, so do cybersecurity threats. Employees are often the first line of defense against these threats, which is why it’s crucial...
- We are well into the new year and an IT budget should be a part of your plan for 2023. As a business owner, you...
- Business communication network concept. Software as a service. Digital transformation. Preparing Your Business for the New Year As the new year approaches, small business owners are likely...
- 2FA (two-factor authentication) is an additional security measure that can be used to further protect your online accounts. 2FA requires you to enter an additional...
- Close Up Of Businessman Working Late On Laptop At Desk Making Online Payment With Credit Card In this day in age, it is very common for...
- National Cyber Security Awareness Month NCSAM is observed in October in USA. Hud elements, globale icon, concept vector are shown on ultaviolet background for banner,...
- What is IT Infrastructure? Information technology (IT) infrastructure is the component required to run and manage business enterprise IT environments. IT infrastructure can be deployed within...
- Cloud hosting is a type of hosting that has grown in popularity as it is more flexible and useful. This service may be used to...
- What is IT Support? IT support refers to any help with technology-related services and items. This includes everything from installation to forgotten passwords. Small businesses or large,...
- As a small business you must take the time to think about all of the unforeseen expenditures that might be necessary if your company were...
- Remote Work Security Cyber attacks are becoming more common and sophisticated, which makes remote workers an easy target for hackers. More companies now allow employees to...
- Cybercrime is a big business, and hackers are constantly looking for new ways to steal passwords. There are many ways that hackers are stealing passwords...
- In today’s digital age, it is more important than ever to protect your business from cyber-attacks. Hackers are getting more sophisticated, and they can easily...
- At this point, you’ve probably heard of crypto an exhausting number of times on tv and social media. Especially with celebrity ambassadors like Lebron James...
- The best cyber security plan incorporates several types of security assessments that make sure your business is always protected against threats. However, it’s not enough...
- How do you protect yourself in today’s dangerous cyber landscape? Reading our top 5 cybersecurity trends in 2022 to make sure your cybersecurity defense is...
- What applications do you use for your day-to-day operations? And how do they help optimize your business activity? Every business is different and has different...
- What is a VPN? Have you ever wondered “what is a VPN and how does it work?” Here is everything you need to know about a...
- Disaster Recovery is not always the first thing business owners take into consideration when running a company. With this said, digital threats are a serious...
- Before we get into the types of data breaches, we need to ask the question – what is a data breach? The definition of a...
- Spoiler alert: a lot has changed in the past year and a half. The ways we shop, eat, celebrate, educate, and travel will be forever...
- Did you know, that every Fortune 500 company has been exposed to the Dark Web at some point? Their massive Internet presence and amount of...
- To prevent your business from falling prey to phishing emails, you need to know how to spot such attempts. In his book, Small Business –...
- Today Inc. magazine released their annual Inc. 5000 Regionals list, naming Elevated Technologies No. 145 of the fastest-growing private companies in Texas. This region-specific ranking,...
- Did you know that 72% of cyber attacks take place in companies with less than 100 employees? These companies are ideal targets for hackers since...
- HOUSTON, December 18, 2020 – The Houston Business Journal ranked Elevated Technologies on the 2020 Largest Houston-area Cyber Security Companies List for the second year...
- Online shopping is on the rise in 2020, due in large part to the global pandemic COVID-19. With the holidays approaching, those numbers continue to...
- How to Create a Secure Business Network While wifi provides businesses with freedom, flexibility, and connectivity, it doesn’t come without its risks. Unlike the wired networks...
- Identity Theft Warning Signs Identity thieves don’t just go after individuals. The past few years have seen a dramatic increase in criminals aiming at bigger targets....
- Think for a moment about how far your beloved business has come. You’ve worked so hard to get your company to where it is today...
- You open your laptop to a message on your screen. A hacker is telling you they’ve encrypted your data and you won’t get it back...
- Passwords are like toothbrushes: Choose a good one, never share it and change it regularly. Did you know that more than half of data breaches result...
- When it comes to managed service providers, IT professionals either love them or hate them. Many of these professionals who have been burned by a...
- Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 Elevated Technologies Ranks No. 4381 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of...
- Annual MSP 501 Identifies Best-in-Class Global MSP Businesses & Leading Trends in Managed Services JULY 28, 2020: Elevated Technologies has been named as one of the...
- These days, most organizations provide their employees with company laptops and other devices to complete their work. This is especially true amid the Coronavirus pandemic...
- Cybersecurity threats are continuing to increase not just in prevalence but severity and sophistication. The evolution of cybersecurity, along with changing regulations, give rise to...
- It’s safe to say we are all aware of the many security measures our businesses should have in place to defend against cyber-attacks. We also...
- Phishing emails are sent out to unsuspecting individuals all across the world every day. While some of these emails can be easily identified as a...
- In our advancing society, technology is inevitably moving to the cloud. Almost everything in the digital world is connected to the cloud in some way...
- Just like your home, your digital space can become cluttered and disorganized. For small to medium-sized business (SMB) owners and individuals, a digital detox can...
- A few weeks ago in part one of our social engineering series, we went over what social engineering is and common attack techniques that the everyday worker...
- You’re probably already aware that the government will be sending out stimulus checks as a part of the federal response to Coronavirus relief efforts. Cybercriminals...
- With the continual spread of COVID-19, global health, society and many institutions are largely affected and disrupted. Another hidden threat that most aren’t aware of...
- Defining Social Engineering Social engineering is the act of manipulation or influence that lures a potential victim into revealing confidential information such as a social security...
- Saving time and money continues to be a staple goal for businesses, especially small-medium-sized companies. When thinking of ways businesses can save, many factor in...
- Cybersecurity may start with implementing measures like a firewall, antivirus software, two-factor authentication and spam filters, but it doesn’t stop there. Server and network security...
- As a business owner concerned with the protection of your company, this question may have crossed your mind. What do hackers gain from doing damage?...
- Cybercriminals are always on the prowl for their next victim and tend to go after people who make hacking easy for them. Individuals who aren’t...
- By now, everyone should know that backing up important files is one of the most essential steps a business can take to reduce IT downtime. Despite...
- Picture this: an organization’s IT department is overwhelmed with requests and has a hard time solving the issues promptly. On top of that, they’re experiencing...
- Let’s face it: Your mom was (and is) always right. Even as a stubborn teenager, you knew in the back of your head that she probably knew...
- It’s no surprise that online shopping continues to grow in popularity every year. It’s convenient and easy, making it a common way for busy individuals...
- What is Malware? Put simply, malware is any piece of software that was written with the intent of disabling or damaging devices, stealing data, and generally...
- October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to learn about what you can do to protect yourself and your business from...
- In our last blog post, we touched on the 5 categories of phishing. We learned about vishing, smishing, search engine phishing, spear phishing, whaling and the...
- Phishing has been a popular tactic for hackers and cybercriminals since the 90s and only has become more advanced over the years. When people think...
- In this day and age, many small-medium size businesses are transitioning from in-house, hourly IT support to managed IT service providers. With these MSPs (managed...
- Whether you work from home or in office, you will inevitably find yourself searching for public Wi-Fi in certain conditions to keep up with your...
- Here’s the thing: No business is immune from a ransomware threat. Ransomware has become a profitable tactic for cybercriminals and was listed as the most...
- Laptops are becoming increasingly more popular for business use. Not only do they provide all the power, speed and storage that is detrimental to the...
- As a dentist, you’ve worked so hard and put in so many hours to get your practice to where it is today, so it’s safe...
- In our advancing society, technology is inevitably moving to the cloud. Almost everything in the digital world is connected to the cloud in some way...
- “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently” – Warren...
- The humble password has been around for centuries and still acts as the first line of defense against hackers. From the very beginning, the purpose...
- As we grow more reliant on modern technologies and systems, IT failures significantly alter our ability to work and run business. Businesses of all sizes...
- Social media is full of scare stories about ransomware and the damage it can do to businesses and personal users. However, taking a few precautions...
- When taking steps to maintain cyber security, it’s not only your website and email that you want to secure but also your social media accounts. Cyber-attacks...
- Don’t expect a peaceful day on the water when it comes to Phishing. Ignoring the threat of phishing will leave you vulnerable to the terror...
- Through the last couple of years cyber security has become a much more talked about topic. Many of the threats we face are happening more...
- It’s hard to make predictions for anything, especially for the constant changing world of cyber security. The increasing threats, rapidly evolving technologies for defense and...
- The Internet is such a vital tool in everyday life for everyone, according to the US Department of Homeland Security. With having all that information...
- Safeguarding company assets have become more and more critical over the years. It seems like just a few years ago having a firewall, anti-virus software,...
- Many Americans have begun purchasing and installing smart devices in their homes. Unfortunately, these devices have brought about more security issues for the people whom...
- Internal threats are employees that conduct cyber-attacks on their own organization, which can cause the majority of a companies’ data loss. However, there are plenty...
- The Kaspersky Lab reported that 27% of healthcare employees said their organization had at least one ransomware attack in the past year. 33% of those...
- It’s smart to provide security awareness training for your employees. Why? Even with top security services, hackers keep coming up with trickier ways to fool...
- If you own a phone, you’ve likely gotten a call with a robotic voice notifying you about something such as the IRS wanting your money...
- If you run a small business, you have a responsibility to your employees and customers. Your employees rely on you to provide them with a...
- Data breaches are nothing new, and they are no longer confined to for-profit businesses. More and more nonprofit agencies are finding their data compromised, leaving...
- More than ever, small to medium-sized businesses are favoring cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. While it may seem daunting to transfer your resource management systems...
- Online scammers never rest. They always find new ways to trick people. You must be vigilant. If you are active online, it is important to...
- As of today, more than 30% of small businesses across America have migrated to the cloud, with that number expected to triple by 2020. Simply...
- Elevated Technologies Now Delivers Dark Web Monitoring Services through ID Agent Partnership Elevated Technologies Offers Monitoring and Alerting of Stolen Digital Credentials, Increasingly Valuable Asset on...
- Public Wi-Fi connections provide free access to the internet, allowing you to stay connected while away from home. However, using public Wi-Fi can be risky,...
- Looking back at all the threats and breeches of 2017, the threats today and the ones in the future, Elevated Technologies has developed a new, robust security solution for...
- A computer virus will lay dormant on your computer until you do something to activate it. The simple act of opening an email can make...
- 7th Annual Talkin’ Cloud 100 Report Identifies Top Cloud Services Providers December 5, 2017: Elevated Technologies ranks among the world’s Top 100 cloud services providers (CSPs), according to...
- The word malware means mysterious sounds, blank screens, and crashing computers to many people. What they often don’t realize is the subtle nature of cybercrime....
- The improvement features introduced in Windows 10 make it one of Microsoft’s most successful operating systems. However, poor PC management practices can still detract from...
- Do you realize the holidays are one of the most popular times for hackers to target small businesses? With these tips, your small business can...
- Elevated Technologies Recognized on 2017 CRN Next-Gen 250 List Annual List Features Trailblazing Solution Providers Transforming Business with Emerging Technologies Houston, TX, November 8, 2017 – Elevated Technologies,...
- Elevated Technologies, a company that provides Managed IT and Cloud Services, announces today the launch of its new website and branding initiatives. This newly redesigned website...
- Some business owners see technology as a necessary evil, but others view it as a trusted friend and partner. No matter which camp you fall...
- Understanding KRACK: What Does the WPA2 Security Breach Mean For The Average Person? Researchers from Belgium’s KU Leaven university sent the internet into a panic the...
- If you are part of a small business, you already understand how challenging your job can be. Small business owners and employees wear many hats,...
- An encryption virus, or ransomware, is a virus that is encrypted so that your antivirus software has a harder time recognizing its harmful nature. Usually,...
- Doing our taxes online: the majority of Americans are doing it, which increases the number of cyber criminals ready to target unsuspecting individuals every year. However,...
- Disasters happen—storms rage, lightning strikes, and, as all Houstonians now know, hurricanes devastate. But if there’s one thing we also know is that cities recover. So, in...
- With Hurricane Harvey reminding us how quickly our resources can be ripped away from us, businesses all over the city are scrambling to keep on track while the streets...
- For a healthy business, you need a healthy office environment. Turning to an MSP to handle your IT needs can drastically improve not only your network security, but also your...
- Computers: we all have ‘em. But do we really know all the basics? Most would say, “Of course I do! How old do you think...
- Nobody wants to pay too much for a service or be manipulated into signing up for something they don’t need. With data security becoming increasingly precious to businesses, it...
- Did you know that 62% of all cyber crime is against small to medium sized businesses? Did you know that 60% of you will go out of business within 6 months of an attack? The...
- Markus Spisk While the term “MSP”, or “Managed Service Provider” is becoming more and more popular, many people wonder what it actually means and how an MSP can...
- We’ve all been there—you get a shiny, new computer that moves faster than anything you’ve ever had before. And you vow to protect it with your life....
- For many business owners, there is a bright line of demarcation between the world of managed IT services and the alternative of handling technical and...
- Elevated Technologies Ranked Among Top 501 Managed Service Providers by MSPmentor 10th Annual MSP 501 Ranking and Study IdentifiesWorld’s Most Progressive MSPs in Information Technology DATE June...
- If you’ve been infected with ransomware, you should think twice before paying the ransom. While it may seem like the easiest way to regain access...
- Your days are filled with making decisions that will guide your business into the future. It’s easy to put your IT needs on the backburner,...
- We are proud to announce that Elevated Technologies has been once again been honored with a spot among the Houston Business Journal’s 2016 Fast 100...
- A disaster is any accident or event that causes great damage or loss. A disaster can be a flood, sudden loss of power, physical damage,...
- So it’s that time, you need a new computer. Many people will flock to their local Best Buy and let the salesperson wine and dine...
- You may or may not have heard of Watson by IBM. In case you haven’t heard of it, IBM Watson is a technology platform that...
- In today’s world, everyone seems to be backing everything up to the cloud, from data and pictures to important documents. Many companies are using the...
- From the world of mergers and acquisitions to the world of law suits, HP was previously in the news for their known merger with Computer...
- Everyone who has ever used Microsoft knows that the company is compelling users to upgrade to Windows 10. Many people have already upgraded and are...
- Ransomware stops you from using your PC. It essentially holds your PC or files for “ransom”. Ransomware is a cyber-crime that hits many victims around...
- So we heard earlier this week that Microsoft is acquiring LinkedIn for $196 per share. The deal is expected to be wrapped up later this...
- We have another merger in our midst. Microsoft has announced their plan to acquire LinkedIn. So what is the deal? Here is what you need...
- In the world of virtual assistants, Siri has been here since the beginning. Google followed suit shortly with their VA known as Google Now. Late...
- Remember the phones that were all the rage about 10 years ago, the flip phone known as the Razr? Do you remember how cool they...
- The “Oracle of Omaha,” otherwise known as Warren Buffet has long time sworn off the tech industry. Word broke on May 16th of him buying a...
- The Houston Business Journal recognizes the top 25 fastest growing technology companies within Houston with its annual Houston Fast Tech 25 list. Ranked based on revenue growth...
- Elevated Technologies has been honored among the Houston Business Journal’s 2015 Fast 100 List. An awards luncheon on September 17th recognized these 100 companies and presented...
- We’re pleased to share that the incredible growth seen by Elevated Technologies has earned a place among the Houston Business Journal’s 2015 Fast 100 List. These...
- There are a wide variety of disaster recovery (commonly referred to as DR) solutions available on the market. Even at Elevated Tech, we offer the configured infrastructure...
- Identity theft across all fields continues to grow at an alarming rate, especially as more and more individuals and companies store their information electronically. One...
- Elevated Technologies, Jason Rorie Honored in 7th Annual MSPmentor 250Annual Managed Services Provider (MSP) List Honors TopExecutives, Entrepreneurs & Experts Jason Rorie, President, Elevated Technologies was...
- Wearable Smart Watches – Provides relevant information when and where you want itGoogle Glass – Access information like email and texts, take hands free pictures and...
- With so much going on in the business sector of our world today, it’s next to impossible to properly run a company successfully without functioning...
- Working in the tech industry, we know the amount of technical errors, glitches, and bad luck that can take place on a regular basis, which...
- When you’re thinking about your company, think about how much it would cost your business if you lost your critical data. It would cost you...
- By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of cloud computing. From Apple and U2 releasing an entire album for free that automatically downloaded to every iTunes...
- For anyone looking for emergency IT support in the Houston area, Elevated Technologies is here to help. Our managed services offer a comprehensive combination of...
- 94% of Enterprises are at least discussing cloud or cloud services – this figure is up from 75% a year ago – Symantec 2013 Report “Avoiding the Hidden Costs...
- If charged with the important task of choosing the next IT support provider for your business, consider the following topics and questions. Discuss some or all before...
- As many of you are aware, support for Windows XP ended on April 8, 2014. Just 3 weeks later on April 26th, Microsoft announced that Internet...
- Cyber Security Smarts. At Elevated Technologies, we are not under any misguided impressions that we can completely eliminate human error with regard to the IT networks...
- Windows is ending support on XP and Office 2003 on April 8th. After 12 years, support for Windows XP will cease on April 8, 2014. What...
- Elevated Technologies is excited to be a 2014 Platoon Level Exhibitor in the 2nd Annual Energy Network Expo taking place in the Woodlands, TX on April...
- Houston and surrounding area: IT Firm Seeking Technical Engineer Expanding Houston IT firm seeking an energetic, personable technical professional with solid work ethic, to become a...
- When it comes to your business critical data, this is an extremely important question to ask! Data is the essential piece of the puzzle that...
- Elevated Technologies is pleased to announce its membership with the Houston West Chamber of Commerce, an organization in business for business. Houston West Chamber of Commerce provides a...
- If you missed Tech Street Houston last week, be thankful ET didn’t! The inaugural event took place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in the...
- Elevated Technologies is excited to announce its partnership with Global IP Networks, a commitment-based datacenter strategically located in the heart of the technology corridor in...
- N-Able Technologies and MSPmentor Invite Elevated Technologies to Participate In Expert Panel October, 2013: Elevated Technologies is pleased to announce its participation in a 3 person...
- Meet CHAMP! C loud H osting A nd M anagement P rofessional CHAMP is the industry expert when it comes to Cloud Services and technical knowledge. He is our Cloud Hosting And Management Professional who works hard every minute to stay up to...
- Elevated Technologies is pleased to announce their place on Nine Lives Media’s MSPmentor 100 Small Business Edition. The list honors the world’s top 100 managed service...
- So we’ve survived the Mayan Apocalypse, weathered the holidays and right about now that New Years hangover should be subsiding. No? Well, if your brain...
- If you keep up with technology trends, spend time on the internet or simply watch TV that’s littered with ads about it, you’ve heard of...
- Elevated Technologies Earns Industry Credential for Managed IT Services ProvidersCompTIA MSP Partners Trustmark signifies commitment to high industry code of conduct, high level of customer...
