There are still a significant amount of Office 2010 users out there, specifically within companies. As recently as 2017, according to a survey published by IT marketplace Spiceworks, Office 2010 was being used in 83 percent of the companies surveyed. However on October 13 that may change when Microsoft officially ends support for the Office […]
In this latest episode of ‘MSP Rockstars’ by Datto Inc. our long-term client, Pritchard & Co. LLP, talks about how we upgraded their hardware and major software packages last fall and transitioned them to WFH (Work from Home) during the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
[one_third][/one_third][two_third]Partek IT Solutions today announced it has achieved the exclusive Enterprise partner status with Datto, the world’s leading provider of IT solutions delivered through managed service providers (MSPs). Datto’s Enterprise status represents the top 10 percent of the company’s partners, worldwide.[/two_third] Partek has exceeded high standards of performance to qualify for Enterprise status within Datto’s […]
To assist fellow business owners and executives, whether clients or not, we’ve put together the most relevant information to help navigate this unprecedented event from a business perspective. You’ll find resources on working remotely, avoiding COVID-19 based scams, and keeping your business operating during this crisis. We’ll continue to update the resources found on this […]
Companies Facing New Threats With Coronavirus As Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, individuals are doing their best to stay up-to-date on the latest news regarding the outbreak. Hackers have created new attacks based on the public interest in this virus. Through our security vendors and partners, Partek has received up to date information on attack […]
Work from Home Using Office 365 Microsoft’s Office 365 suite offers a great core selection of features with the convenience of SaaS applications. It includes all the components of the classic on-premises applications, including Exchange Online, OneDrive for Business, and SharePoint Online hosted in Microsoft’s cloud. These systems are managed and monitored for […]
Setting Your Business up to Work from Home Securely (Note: This article is being updated constantly. Check back for more.) As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, many businesses are assessing how they can prioritize their employee safety and still maintain regular business operations. One solution many businesses are turning to is recommending employees […]
Windows 7 Support is Ending As of January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. This means that computers running on Windows 7 will be more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. To avoid these risks, Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 10. […]
On January 14th, 2020, Windows 7 is going to be considered ‘End of Life’ by Microsoft.
Spear Phishing is becoming one of the most proliferating email-borne threats.
From San Diego, California: Partek is excited and proud to announce that they are the recipient of Datto’s “International Fastest Growing New Partner of the Year” at the 2019 DattoCon conference in San Diego. Partek officially became a Datto partner through the acquisition of MBSI Canada Ltd in 2018 and has grown sales of […]
With the move to a brand new, state-of-the-art building, South Country Co-Op required an upgrade of their core IT backbone, including switches and virtualization hardware.
What if we said you could securely access your work files from any location, and always have the most recent Microsoft Office apps available?
There are articles released every year about bad password choices that everyday users make, and they make IT Tech’s cringe every time they read them. Why are bad passwords such bad news for IT techs? Simple. As IT experts, it’s their job to ensure the security of the business-related data contained on networks. Best practices […]
Traditional Anti-Virus alone is no longer adequate in protecting your endpoints from the latest online threats. With the emergence of Ransomware and other network cripling threats, it’s become more important than ever to ensure that every facet of your technology infrastructure is protected. The theory of layered security is simple in that a single layer […]
October is Cyber Security Awareness month, an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security. We’ve listed 5 best practices to help keep your business safe…
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