In a few short months, SpireTech is going to change to a new billing system. This change also allows SpireTech to become more efficient and productive. It will also improve the experience for accounts payable staff at our clients through improved functionality...
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Latest LastPass data breach exposes user passwords: here’s what to do
The password manager LastPass has suffered a major data breach. Or, more accurately, another major data breach. Using information gained during a security breach in August 2022, threat actors were able to get a full copy of the data LastPass stores on a cloud-based...
Year-end checklist for small businesses
Be aware and be prepared! Whether you’re beginning to start a small business, or you are a fellow small business owner looking for guidance, please enjoy our checklist to help you through some year-end planning. IT Checklist Backup dataThe best way to ensure your...
SpireTech exiting hosting business to focus on Managed IT Services
Celebrating our 29th year in business, SpireTech has been making some moves. We are exiting our long-established hosting and datacenter businesses to focus exclusively on Managed Services and Microsoft 365 moving forward. Effective October 4,...
How To Leverage Technology To Boost Employee Productivity
For ages, humans have been leveraging tools to better accomplish tasks. Today, our most powerful and effective tool is technology. The tricky part is there are a vast number of software applications and technology solutions, and there isn’t a universal solution that works for every business.
Essential Steps to Handle Negative Reviews
used with permission from SBA.gov., by Anita Campbell Bad online reviews can cause potential customers to shop elsewhere, negatively impacting your business’ bottom line. If your business has received a bad online review, here are steps you can take to handle it and...
Fend off cybercriminals with better business security practices
used with permission from Tektonika (HP), by Karen Gilleland “Gimme the dough—or you’ll never see your files again!” In this scenario, the thug in the mask is ransomware, and it’s only one of the ways cybercriminals attack businesses—which are often left vulnerable...
Behind the curtain: The “TCM” role at SpireTech
The Technical Client Manager (TCM) is a new, enhanced role available to SpireTech’s VIP support clients. The TCM meets regularly with clients to collaboratively discuss ways to achieve their current and future technology needs and goals. The TCM holds a senior-level...
Stick with Security: Secure remote access to your network
Ask a business person where their office is located and the likely answer is “everywhere.” They’re working from home, staying in the loop while traveling, and catching up on email between sales calls. For productivity’s sake, many companies give their employees – and...
Tips to Improve Your Cybersecurity in 2018
2018 is right around the corner, and here are our top five tips for things you can do to improve your cybersecurity in the new year. Cybersecurity has been the most critical issue in 2017, and that’s not going to change. If you haven’t begun addressing your...