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What is 3rd party risk? Third-party risk is a security threat from outside organizations that might gain access to a company’s sensitive data.

Are your mission-critical systems protected? Do you have data backups stored and a plan in place to access those backups?

Disasters happen every day in many forms. Whether it’s a power outage, a ransomware attack, or a flooded facility, you can quickly lose access to essential systems.

In the case of an outage, hack, or another disaster, you want to get your systems up and running as quickly as possible. You also don’t want to lose valuable data.

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for July 2022. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

As working remotely becomes undeniable, organizations have to embrace solutions for theirremote workers.Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) can be an ideal solution for remote workforces. Virtualdesktops carry a desktop image of...

According to IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report 2021,(https://www.ibm.com/security/data-breach), data breaches cost companies 4.2 million dollars lastyear. A breach in your security management system could send your...

Banks are investing more in their security budgets this year due to a spike in emerging cyberthreats. 63% of the financial services sector suffered an increase in damaging cyberattacks. Thatis an increase of 17% since 2021.Brian...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for June 2022. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

When it comes to cybercrimes, it’s easy to focus on an attack’s impact for your business. Howquickly can you get your data back? How can you defend best against the attack?However, when considering cybersecurity there’s another...

The internet has transformed the way we work, shop, and play. It’s more convenient than ever tonetwork from the comfort of home, order products, and even work remotely.With all this convenience, however, comes a cost. It’s harder...

Public cloud computing is hosted via the internet and open to other organizations, while privatecloud computing is specific to your company.When you’re choosing the best option for your business data and information storage...

While modern technology oﬀers astounding options for expanded data storage, increased customerconnection, and visibility with internet users all over the world, these conveniences come withpotential risks.Hackers and other bad...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for May 2022. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

In cybersecurity, patch management is how a company distributes patches: minor fixes or additional features in existing software.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), which refers to the use of intelligent devices in the business sector, has multiplied in recent years.

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for April 2022. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

At first glance, a zero-day vulnerability can sound like a good thing. After all, we all want zero days without security issues! However, this type of vulnerability is one of the most dangerous.

Has IT been taking up more and more of your team’s bandwidth lately? Do you wish you had more time to focus on other aspects of your business?

Ransomware is scary. Hackers infect your computer with malware and lock you out in an attack, charging a ransom before you’re allowed back into your systems.

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for March 2022. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

Miamisburg, OH, March 21, 2022 — Expedient Technology Solutions, Stress Free IT® brand of Cyber-Focused Managed IT Services, today announced that CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, will feature Expedient Technology Solutions...

If you’re a business with government contracts, DFARs regulations are essential to consider. Staying compliant helps you win and keep contracts with the United States government, which means a lot of business. The Department of...

Imagine a hacker launches a phishing attack, gains access to your site through a vulnerability you never knew existed, and makes off with your most sensitive customer data. You think, “How could I have prevented this?”

With today’s advanced technology, you can store more and more data in the cloud, which is excellent news for businesses. It’s easier and cheaper to store data than ever before, and security is often top-notch. However, sometimes...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for February 2022. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they...

Securing your online accounts, data, financials, personal information, and more for your business has never been as important as it is now. Your business needs to have a strategy in place to do this, especially now that many of...

The number of passwords any individual is expected to create, remember, and manage is at an all-time high. In our connected and digital world, everything is online and everything is password protected.

A growing business is undoubtedly a good thing. As the success of your business grows, so must your team, your products or services, your operation strategy, and much more.

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for January 2022. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

With online cyber attacks on the rise, business owners are scrambling to protect their businesses in any way possible. The world of online scams is growing daily.

It is never fun to think about or prepare for the worst-case scenario in our lives. We have gone through fire drills in case of fire, stocked flashlights or generators in case of a power outage, and stored emergency numbers, just...

We live in a connected world. Technology has made it easier than ever to connect with friends, customers, family, and even strangers on the internet. Individuals and businesses alike are able to do this through a multitude of...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for December 2021. We are thankful for our clients’ trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they...

In today’s connected world most working industries in the US have had to face the realities of cyber threats for years now. Financial institutions, medical facilities, retail chains, and more have adapted their cybersecurity...

Ransomware has made news headlines throughout 2021 as one of the year’s biggest cybersecurity threats. With new ransomware attacks happening more and more often, businesses need to be aware of these malicious tactics and have...

PEN testing, also known as penetration testing, is just how it sounds. A safe and organized attempt to exploit the vulnerabilities within an IT infrastructure. In the world of cybersecurity, this can be one of the most useful...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for November 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

As a business owner, employer, leader, or employee, efficiency within your teams and your own work will always be a top priority. As the age old saying goes, it’s always better to work smarter not harder, right? There are several...

You may gloss over reading the abbreviation “IT” knowing it refers generally to the vast world of technology. Today, IT is a part of all of our daily lives whether it’s personally or professionally. IT, which stands for...

How are you feeling about the current state of your IT infrastructure and systems within your organization?

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for October 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

With the rising popularity of new technologies such as digital currencies you may be hearing more and more about things like “blockchain.” depending on your IT background these terms can be a bit confusing to really understand....

When the weight of owning or operating a business falls on your shoulders, the decisions you make on any given day can really add up. Every decision you make, is done so with the goal of leading your business towards success.

No matter the size of your business, what type of business you own, or your level of IT expertise, the chances are high, it’s almost a guarantee that you have run into IT challenges.

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for September 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they...

If you are a small business owner, there is no doubt you have had to make sacrifices, work tirelessly, and invest a lot into making your business successful. We applaud small businesses for the work they do day in and day out to...

Manufacturing is one of the most important industries across the world. We don’t often think about it, but every product we use was created or manufactured somewhere by someone.

Any business today has to have some level of understanding, monitoring, and complying to cybersecurity guidelines and safety measures. While this is a commonly known aspect of running a business, it is less commonly known that...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for August 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

In our technology-driven world today, there is no longer an excuse to not pay adequate attention to your cybersecurity. You are responsible to your employees, customers, investors, and bank account to ensure information, data,...

It has become clear that, for most businesses, the work from home culture that was established in 2020 isn’t going anywhere. Employees have fallen in love with the flexibility and comfortability that working from home has offered...

The world of manufacturing has been innovating since its start of machine use in the the 18th century. Since then, this industry has been on the cutting edge of harnessing new technologies to always be increasing efficiency and...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for July 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

Expedient Technology services was created by Marcus Thompson as a solution to change, reformat, and transform the experience your business has with IT and technology services providers.

Cybersecurity is an area of growing concern for businesses of all sizes. Gone are the days where everything is hardwired in a single office space, making it easier to manage and protect operating systems for a whole company.

Most companies today rely and run on IT software. Advancements in technology has, in many ways, made it easier than ever to operate and run a business from anywhere at any time. The possibilities technology has created for...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for June 2021. We are thankful for our client’s trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

It’s possible that before the year 2020 your workplace or team was able to skirt by with dated technology or slower forms of communication. But we all know that 2020 changed the way we do many things — from grocery shopping and...

Hacking tends to be glamourized in movies and shows. You’ll see a mysterious individual hidden away in a secured room, rapidly typing as they read through endless screens of code and battle security systems in real time. The end...

Online chat communication has been a critical component for businesses for quite a while. Rather than having to wade through endless email chains or constantly walking over to a coworker’s desk, employees can quickly exchange...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for May 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

Today’s business networks are growing increasingly complex. Fifteen years ago, an employee would likely have a work computer that they only used in office, and that was it. Now, the average employee has 2.3 devices they use for...

In our last post, we talked about the importance of establishing a disaster recovery plan and proper backup systems. While preventative measures such as firewalls, two-factor authentication, employee education, and strong...

As we head into a post-COVID world, today’s businesses face more cyberthreats than ever. In fact, cyberattacks increased by 400% in 2020. Though data breaches and system compromises are often associated with larger scale...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for April 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

Keeping your systems and software updated is a critical part of cybersecurity. After all, 33% of breaches are due to unpatched vulnerabilities and outdated software. However, integrating the latest updates is something that’s...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for March 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools a business can have when it comes to protecting against cyberthreats and technology problems. As a provider of managed IT and computer services in Dayton, Ohio and across the US, we...

As companies continue to try and figure out what the modern office looks like in a post-COVID world, cybersecurity should remain a top priority for businesses of all sizes. Cyberattacks increased by 400% under COVID-19, with...

Over the past year, countless companies have found themselves having to adopt to remote workplaces. By last April, 62% of working Americans were operating out of their homes. Though it certainly came with its technological...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for February 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

The option to work remotely became an increasingly common offer for office workers over the past few years, especially among startups. While some companies typically placed limitations on when and how it could be done, others let...

Miamisburg, OH, February 16, 2021 – Expedient Technology Solutions, Stress Free IT® brand of Managed IT Services, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named Expedient Technology Solutions to its 2021...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for January 2021. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

It’s strange to think of a time when passwords weren’t a constant part of our daily lives. Even in the early days of the internet, you only had to worry about remembering two or three passwords. Most people had an email address...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for December and our final for 2020! We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience.

There’s no question that 2020 has been a unique year in so many ways, and cybersecurity is no exception. Under COVID-19, cyberattacks increased by 400%. Businesses of all sizes have been combatting new attacks designed to exploit...

There was a time when technology stayed the way you bought it. Whether it was your TV, your home phone, or even older computers, you never had to update it. You continued to use it as–is until it broke, or something better came...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for November 2020. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can...

SMBs sit in a precarious spot when it comes to cybersecurity. They face the same cyber threats as large businesses, yet they often lack the resources and infrastructure to properly defend against them. Because of this, some...

Running your own business can provide an exciting opportunity to make a living while pursuing something you’re truly passionate about. Not only do you get to be your own boss, but you get to decide the overall direction and...

It’s become cliché to say this has been an unprecedented year, but there is no denying that 2020 has been rocky and unpredictable at best. The arena of cybersecurity has been no exception. When quarantine measures went into...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for September 2020. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they...

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Make sure to read our previous post about educating employees on cyberthreats here.

October is officially National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). Started in 2004 by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance, NCSAM exists to educate people on the importance of...

The “as a service” model has become increasingly common over the past decade, especially with software. Rather than paying a large upfront sum for ownership of a program, software as a service (SaaS) provides continued access in...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for June 2020. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

COVID-19 and the accompanying quarantine measures will likely change office operations for good. Even as establishments have begun to reopen, many companies are allowing (if not outright encouraging) their employees to continue...

No business wants to see their systems or website offerings go offline, even if it’s for a few minutes. They want the most uptime possible. For many businesses, uptime goes beyond a matter of preference; it’s a requirement.

Miamisburg, OH, August 3, 2020 – Expedient Technology Solutions, Stress Free IT®, is proud to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has named Expedient Technology Solutions to its 2020 Fast Growth 150 list. Each...

JULY 28, 2020: Expedient Technology Solutions has been named as one of the world’s best SMB managed service providers on the new annual Channel Futures SMB Hot 101 rankings for 2020.

Applicants completed an exhaustive survey and...

It’s been five months since quarantine measures went into effect. During this time, countless companies changed their workflows and infrastructures as twice as many people were suddenly working from home.

Expedient Technology Solutions is an established managed IT services company located in Miamisburg, Ohio. We serve clients throughout the greater Dayton and Cincinnati areas. ETS has developed a strong reputation for providing...

When it comes to hosting for a business, you don’t want to use just anyone. There are many critical factors to consider including security, stability, uptime, scalability, and more. Because of this, many businesses gravitate...

Modern servers and systems face countless threats. Not only are they under constant attack from hackers, malware, and spam bots, they’re also exposed to physical dangers. Twenty percent of businesses experience system loss from...

There are many digital threats facing modern businesses. While it’s usually large companies that make the headlines, small businesses are targeted just as much by spam bots and hackers, if not more. One particular type of...

When people think of data centers, they might imagine endless rows of servers housed in high-security facilities built in underground bunkers. While there are certainly facilities like that, it isn’t always the case. In fact, a...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for May 2020. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Our team members will do all they can to...

Protecting your servers from unwarranted physical access is an important part of cybersecurity. Even with the proper firewalls, authentication measures, and redundancies in place, all of these defenses don’t mean much if a person...

Modern businesses (hopefully) understand how important it is to protect their data and systems from potential disaster. With technology, it’s rarely a question of “if” but “when.” Even with the best security systems and the...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for April 2020. This has been a truly unique experience with many of our clients working remote through this extended Stay at Home order. We are thankful for...

It’s incredible that we live in a time when so many people are able perform their jobs from the comfort of their own homes. If COVID-19 and the current quarantine measures had happened even just 15 years ago, businesses would be...

With quarantine measures still in effect, most offices across the US have workers operating from home. However, communication and collaboration are just as important as ever for the modern business. Thankfully, there are plenty...

In the initial weeks of COVID-19 quarantine and working from home, most businesses were focused on simply maintaining operations. That meant ensuring employees had the necessary tools, that systems and files were accessible, that...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for March 2020. This has been a truly unique experience with many of our clients working from home for the first time. We are thankful for our clients’ trust...

Now that the initial wave of chaos created by shifting employees to a work-from-home strategy is over, we want to remind you to continue keeping your systems and data secure. Keeping your systems safe can be especially...

With the quarantine measures taken to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus, businesses across the country have been scrambling to keep operating. Offices have largely been shut down, and workers are operating remotely.

Working from home was once considered a luxury that few could experience. But in today’s fast paced, interconnected world where you can access just about everything you need from any device of your choosing, working from home is...

It was just about 10 years ago that 4G data speeds hit the US market, starting with the release of the HTC Evo. 4G allowed mobile devices to compete against broadband connections and Wi-Fi networks. It opened the doors for the...

Is your business still using Office 2010? Then you may have noticed a little message appear at the top of a Word document or Excel sheet stating that support for your software is coming to an end. This is not an empty threat.

Two-factor authentication is a simple, yet effective tactic to implement into your cyber security strategy. Chances are, you’ve had to use it in your day-to-day life already, whether it’s logging into Netflix or Facebook or...

Expedient Technology Solutions Stress Free IT® client survey responses for January 2020. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good...

The rise of smart technology and interconnected devices has brought a level of control and convenience like never before. From a singular location, you can operate the lights, turn on a coffee maker, check your fridge,...

Technology is heavily integrated into most businesses today. Even if your company isn’t a “tech” company by nature, you have computers, tablets, smart phones, smart devices/appliances, cloud-based software, online databases, and...

Like any relationship, the relationship between a customer and a business should be built on trust. In the case of privacy and personal information, your customers are trusting that you are being responsible with their...

In today’s world where nearly everything and everyone is connected to the internet, businesses can’t setup a layer or two of defense and expect to be safe. While antivirus software, firewalls, and protocols like multifactor...

Just about every modern business could use a little IT assistance in today’s digital frontier. However, many small and medium sized businesses don’t have the budget to afford in-house IT staff. Even the businesses that do find...

Nearly 11 years ago, Windows 7 was released to the masses. Arriving just three short years after the largely criticized Windows Vista, Windows 7 received a much warmer reception. It retained the same rounded, transparency-driven...

It’s a little cliché, but when it comes to running a business, it’s wise to hope for the best while planning for the worst. If you have any amount of important data online (and you probably do), then one of the worst things that...

With a new decade on the horizon, you can expect technology to become even more integrated into your business. Smartphones and laptops are being joined by lighting systems, climate control units, fleets of trucks, company cars,...

Expedient Technology Solution’s Stress Free IT client survey responses for December 2019. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good...

A new decade is upon us, and many are eager to see how technology will evolve over the next 10 years. However it changes, one thing is for certain: cyber threats will continue to evolve with it.

As we head into the New Year, businesses across the world are wrapping up their budgets, finalizing their business plans, and getting ready to start a brand-new decade off right. A lot has changed in the past ten years,...

There’s no question that modern businesses need IT support. Even small ones. Especially small ones, in fact. The trouble is, the IT needs of a modern business don’t always fall in line with their budget. Some end up hiring one or...

When you think of cyber security, you probably think of antiviruses, firewalls, and general security settings on your devices. While those are all critical to protecting yourself against hackers and malware, they have a very...

Today’s digital world is filled with more threats to security than ever. While some small businesses assume they’re not big enough to become a target, this is a grave mistake. In fact, due to their tendency to have weaker...

Expedient Technology Solution’s Stress Free IT client survey responses for September 2019. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good...

Expedient Technology Solution’s Stress Free IT client survey responses for November 2019. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good...

Expedient Technology Solution’s Stress Free IT client survey responses for October 2019. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good...

You may have read about the upcoming Microsoft End of Support that is happening now and through 2020 for multiple products. This is an important topic that all sizes and types of businesses need to address to remain safe and...

Expedient Technology Solution’s Stress Free IT client survey responses for July 2019. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good as...

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Expedient Technology Solution’s Stress Free IT client survey responses for August 2019. We are thankful for our clients trust and support of our commitment to reshaping their IT experience. Managed IT Services are only as good as...

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