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Why are IT Consulting companies on the rise?

May 30, 2019 by securewebsite

IT Consulting companies

Four Benefits of Using IT Consulting Companies In Boston

IT companies are more popular than ever, but they are also more competitive. Companies are working hard to earn the confidence of their clients, and your IT infrastructure is perhaps your most trusted asset! You don’t want to trust your system to just anyone.

What exactly are the benefits of using an IT consulting firm? You may have heard that you should hire one, but do you understand the benefits that come with such a choice?

The Top Advantages of Hiring An IT Consulting Firm For Your Business

1) Your Happy Place

If you’re like most people, you are happiest doing what you do best. You probably don’t want to deal with situations that have nothing to do with your passion. IT is no exception. Technology is useful for doing work, but it becomes a burden when you have to deal with a tech issue.

Here’s an Example

A pediatric radiologist is in the middle of helping a child figure out his stomach problems. He is using a screen is helping him go over a care plan with his patient. The screen breaks down and he now needs to take time out to figure out the problem.

He does not have time for that!

He needs someone who can come in and take care of the problem without it interrupting his conversation with the family.

This is exactly the kind of situation in which an IT firm can come in handy. Their staff can figure out the problem immediately and fix it with minimal downtime, and all without burdening the doctor.

2) The Power

A well-connected company with a strong IT infrastructure usually has more power and influence. Take away a well-oiled IT network, and the business will struggle.

Take back your power! Remember that outsourced IT services are cheaper and faster to use. They are only focused solely on your IT success. They can scale your IT network according to your goals and ambitions, and respond when any part of your system is down.

3) The Seconds Tick Away

Did you know that a few seconds of downtime can have a tremendous impact on your business, especially if you are a small company? That five seconds you lose when the power goes out could cost you hundreds of dollars. That is why you need an IT company to help manage your systems. They can take care of a problem before it arises.

Customers will go to somewhere else if they feel your company has too much downtime. They will abandon a purchase if your Internet connection is slow or if your website is down. This could cause you to lose thousands of dollars in sales!

4) The Internal Costs

Did you know you are wasting money on hiring one hundred people when you could make do with ten? IT outsourcing helps to control the internal costs so you know exactly how you are spending your money. IT services also help you to control the size of your staff. Some companies, especially small ones, do not typically need a lot of people to handle their daily routines.

Dennis: “You could run this whole department with minimal staff for up to three days. Do you think that kind of automation comes easy or cheap? Do you know anyone who can network eight connection lines and debug two million lines of code for what I bid for this job? If you can, I would love to see them try!” Jurassic Park, 1992

Do you want to save on internal costs? Work with minimal staff and use an IT firm to manage your technology. Visit oramboston.com for more information.

Filed Under: Small Business

Why You Probably Need to Outsource Your IT

May 30, 2019 by securewebsite

Outsource Your IT

In today’s competitive world, it is more important than ever that businesses to use their available resources efficiently. You need to hire the most qualified professionals for your enterprise, engage in best business practices, and develop operations solutions so you can stay on top of your goals.

Outsource Your IT

An effective development team includes IT support services, human resources, and project development. Each department has its own role to play, but together, they work towards a common goal.

All this being said, why should you outsource your IT support instead of getting one in-house?

Why IT Outsourcing?

IT support services are important for ensuring the smooth function of your IT infrastructure. Your business’ entire development team depends on the proper functioning of your computer systems, network, cloud storage, and website. It doesn’t matter whether you are a small or large-scale business. You always face two options: 1) You can set up a new IT department or 2) You can opt for IT Outsourcing.

IT outsourcing has some obvious advantages over hiring an entire IT department. Here are just a few.

  1. Efficient

Outsourcing the IT needs of your business is a cost and time efficient option. All you have to do is thoroughly research potential service providers and choose one with an excellent reputation. Then, turn over the reins!

2. The Experience Factor

A reputed service provider of hospitality IT solutions or medical IT solutions will always a team of experts working for them. Setting up an IT team with the same level of expertise will take significant time and money, especially if you are a small business.

3. Targeted Focus

Once you know that your IT support services are in good hands, you can focus on what’s most important: your customers. This will increase the overall client experience and expand your exposure!

Top 3 IT Solutions That Your Business Can Benefit From

  • Email Support

A flawless email system is essential for smooth communication between departments. An IT support team will monitor the functionality of your system across platforms, ensure data security, and back up valuable information. A reputed provider of email support will help you to implement trusted solutions including email encryption and monitoring, and without any downtime.

  • Website Management

Whether you are a B2C or B2B company, website management is an essential to increasing your inflow of customers through your online portal. Make sure your website has the latest in data security, server support, and firewall security. This will enhance your user experience and reliability.

  • Asset Management

This is one of the most important IT solutions that businesses need. Look around your workplace. Can you count up all of the broken hardware lying around? Did you know these assets can be repaired and reused, saving you from a significant financial burden? Asset management helps you to keep track of all of your resources, and protects them from theft.

There are many such IT support solutions that a reputed service provider can implement such as managed network services, data backup and recovery, and more!

Oram Corporate Advisors has over 30 years of combined experience in handling IT support services of businesses from various industries. We offer solutions for different industries such as Hospitality IT Solutions, Medical IT Solutions, Law IT Solutions, and many others. Call us at 1-617-933-5060 or fill this form to request a FREE technology assessment of your business.

Filed Under: Small Business

Scam of the Week: Watch out for Memorial Day Scams

May 23, 2019 by securewebsite

The bad guys are known to use holidays to try to get you to click on a dangerous link or download a malicious attachment. Whether you’re traveling this Memorial Day weekend, or staying home to take advantage of online shopping deals, be cautious when performing any types of online transactions. Be suspicious of any out-of-the-ordinary emails, and be mindful of what information you’re sharing over your phone when you’re on the road.

Here are some things to look out for this approaching Memorial Day weekend:

  • Scammers are known to pose as charities asking for donations around holidays. Never click on links or download attachments from unexpected emails, unless you’re certain the sender is legitimate.
  • Attackers often pose as familiar online retailers, offering deals that seem too good to be true. If you find unbelievable offers in your inbox, navigate to that retailer’s website through your browser (not through links in the email) to check whether the email message is valid.
  • If you’re traveling this holiday weekend, turn your mobile device’s Bluetooth off when not in use. Cyber criminals can pair with your phone’s open Bluetooth connection and steal personal information.


Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled.

Filed Under: Small Business

The Week in Breach: Wyzant

May 16, 2019 by securewebsite

Exploit: Database infiltration 

Wyzant: Online education marketplace that matches tutors with students

Risk to Small Business: Severe: Hackers took advantage of a database anomaly to steal personally identifiable information (PII) from an undisclosed number of users on April 27, 2019. The tutoring company issued a patch to the database, and a more in-depth investigation is underway.

Individual Risk: Severe Although it’s unclear how many users were impacted by the breach, PII was definitely made available to hackers. This data includes names, email addresses, zip codes, and more. The company’s platform lets users sign in using their Facebook credentials, enabling hackers to siphon off .jpegs of Facebook profile pictures, which can be leveraged to facilitate phishing scams.

Customers Impacted: Unknown

How it Could Affect Your Business: Failing to understand the security vulnerabilities that impact your IT infrastructure can have significant consequences for your users. Especially for companies handling PII for minors, protecting customer information has to remain a top priority. In order to be vigilant and prepared at all times, every organization should partner with a security solution that can proactively monitor the Dark Web for customer and employee data.

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In Other News: Card Data Stolen From 201 Online Campus Stores 

201 online campus stores for universities based in the U.S. and Canada were victimized by the popular Magecart attack, where hackers plant malicious JavaScript code on a website. This code collects payment information from customers using an affected platform. Once the financial data is collected, it is remotely stored by hacking groups who subsequently sell that information on the Dark Web.

The Magecart skimming code has been identified on at least ten other platforms and has spread to e-commerce sites as well.

Interestingly, cybersecurity researchers noticed that Magecart groups often don’t pursue e-commerce sites directly. Instead, they target components that often accompany their online store, such as chat and support widgets.

The weight of this incident serves as a reminder: companies need to invest in a holistic suite of cybersecurity solutions that accounts for today’s entire evolving threat landscape.

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Filed Under: Small Business

Scam of the Week: That Free Avengers: Endgame Download You Found Online? It’s a Scam!

May 15, 2019 by securewebsite

If you’re looking to stream or download blockbuster movies when they’re still in theaters, you probably shouldn’t. Why not? Well, first and foremost, this is called piracy and it is illegal. Secondly, any “free downloads” you do find will likely be a scam.

Recently, a popular search engine result for Avengers: Endgame claims to offer either a download or a full viewing of the blockbuster hit. The movie even begins streaming automatically, but you’re prompted to make an account shortly after. Creating an account is free, but you soon find that you must “validate” your account using your credit card details.

Don’t be fooled! If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Remember the following to stay safe when browsing online:

  • Never download anything from an unfamiliar or questionable website. Especially if the download could be stolen, and therefore illegal, material.
  • Never give information to a website you can’t trust. Even if you don’t enter credit card data, simply creating an account makes your email address more vulnerable to future scams–especially phishing attacks.
  • Never reuse passwords. If you create an account on a dangerous site, scammers will try to use your email and password combination to break into your other accounts.


Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled.

Filed Under: Small Business

This Week in Breach: Partners in Care

May 9, 2019 by securewebsite

Exploit: Phishing attack

Partners in Care: Healthcare provider based in Bend, Oregon

Customers Impacted: Unknown

Risk to Small Business: Severe: A phishing attack compromised an employee’s email account towards the end of 2018, providing hackers with access to patients’ health information between November 17 and December 12. After completing a manual email review, the company concluded that sensitive patient information was exposed during the breach.

Individual Risk: Severe: Although it is unclear how many records were compromised in the breach, hackers were able to access patients’ personal information including names, birth dates, medical records, and social security numbers. Patient records related to diagnosis, medications, and insurance details were also revealed. The organization notified those impacted by the breach and are encouraging them to monitor their account statements for suspicious activity.

How it Could Affect Your Business: Companies managing sensitive healthcare information are expected to have mechanisms in place to protect their patients, so a preventable data breach is particularly egregious. While phishing scams are used to gain access to a company’s IT infrastructure, they can be prevented through training and monitoring tools.

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In Other News:

Your Google Chrome extension may be an accomplice to phishing scams 

Users of the popular Google Chrome browser could be susceptible to a new phishing scam. Android mobile users running Google Chrome might be familiar with the browser’s aesthetic, user-experience guided method of hiding the address bar when a user scrolls through a website. However, perpetrators of phishing scams are now using this feature to display a fake URL bar that persists when users scroll.

At the same time, the fictitious URL bar can display the credentials of real websites, making users think they are viewing an authentic website. By hiding the original URL bar, users can be easily directed towards malicious third-party sites where users could expose their personal or financial data.

This vulnerability is being exploited to execute effective phishing scams that quickly capture users most sensitive information. Beware!

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Filed Under: Small Business

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