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Staying Ahead in Cybersecurity: How to Keep Up and Get Involved CybersecurityEducationLeadershipManaged ServicesOffice 365Security

Staying Ahead in Cybersecurity: How to Keep Up and Get Involved

Cyber threats are constantly changing, and keeping up with them can feel overwhelming. As the CEO of DotStar, an MSSP partnering closely with OXEN Technology, People often ask me, "How do you stay on top of cybersecurity trends and actually be part of the community?" It's not just about reading reports or taking courses—it's about engaging, learning from others, and contributing back. I've been in cybersecurity for nearly 15 years, and one of the best parts of this journey has been the incredible people I've met along the way. From my early days troubleshooting security incidents to leading security teams, I've…
Kelle White
March 25, 2025
Co-managed IT
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Why Co-Managed IT Is the Best Decision for Your Business

IT is an integral part of any business today. It doesn’t matter if you are in an industry that seems to have nothing to do with IT, like retail, healthcare, or catering. In our technology-driven world, every business needs an efficient IT infrastructure to thrive with the help of co-managed IT. Perhaps you have an in-house IT team, but do they have all the skills necessary to ensure your network stays in top condition? Will they be able to guarantee your data’s security amidst the rampant online threats? Can they handle specialized technology requirements? Your staff might be good but…
Kelle White
July 18, 2024
business efficiency
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Maximize Business Efficiency with Managed IT Services

The success of any business relies heavily on efficiency. Early on, it’s easy to keep operations efficient, especially when the organization is small. However, as your business expands, there will be more IT infrastructure and processes to handle, and it will simply be impossible to take care of it all on your own. It will also not be cost-efficient to hire an in-house IT team to do the job. So how do you maximize efficiency in a continuously growing business? Simple—you partner with a reliable managed network services provider. What Are Managed Network Services? Managed network services are technology services…
Kelle White
June 6, 2024
IT staff termination
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5 Reasons Why Businesses Do IT Staff Termination

IT staff termination has notably increased in the last couple of years. According to Business News Daily, 37% of IT professionals were discharged, a continuing trend that began during the pandemic. This is not good for IT professionals or the companies that they work for. For the IT staff professionals, they obviously wouldn’t want to get a termination. Besides losing money, they would also have a blemish on their professional record, which puts them back where they started when and if they were to find employment with another company. And for the employer, firing their tech guys also means back to…
Kelle White
April 25, 2024
In-House IT
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IT Support Decision: In-House IT vs MSP

In the digital era that we are in now, there is no question why reliable IT support is a must for all businesses. Recently, if you want to stay productive, competitive, secure, or relevant in your industry, you need to have the proper technology in place. Ultimately, you also need capable In-House IT professionals to handle all these tech needs. The big question for many business owners is whether to hire an in-house team or to partner with a managed services provider. Both options have pros and cons. To make the right choice, you need to analyze the many differences…
Kelle White
April 18, 2024
moving to the cloud
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Moving to the Cloud Promotes Business Growth

The number of companies moving to cloud operations is rising each year. This is not a surprise because cloud solutions are now a vital instrument for the growth and development of businesses in today’s digital world. If you have been looking for a way to scale your business and haven’t tried cloud technology, there is no better time to take the plunge than now. How Moving to the Cloud Affects Business Growth A multitude of businesses all over the world will attest that cloud computing has helped them grow. But how did it help? What areas of your business can…
Kelle White
July 19, 2023