Software License Management Reduces Cost and Risk
(February 17, 2023) Understanding and managing the contractual obligations of software licenses is not a job that can be taken lightly. Duplicate, underutilized and unused licenses waste IT budget dollars that could be allocated to new initiatives. Software license management reduces cost and risk In an analysis of 6 million endpoint devices, Nexthink found that […]
Managed IT Services
Mainstream Technologies’ Managed IT Services are customized to fit your business and your needs. You may only need your server infrastructure under contract, while others need a full-time help desk approach.
Security News – 5/23/23
On May 18th, Apple released updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities: a sandbox escape, an out-of-bounds read issue, and a use-after-free issue. All three affect the WebKit browser engine. Updates are available to address the flaws in macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS and iPadOS 16.5, tvOS 16.5, watchOS 9.5, and Safari 16.5. Two of the vulnerabilities […]
Why You Shouldn’t Move to the Cloud without a Cloud Strategy
(February 8, 2023) Industry analysts expect organizations to spend more on cloud services in 2023 — but that’s a safe prediction to make. The cloud has become an integral part of day-to-day business operations. ESG Practice Director Scott Sinclair said, ‘It’s like electricity now. [The cloud] runs the business.” However, many businesses are running up […]
Cryptojacking on the Rise
Skittish ransomware gangs looking for easier paydays help drive the recent uptick in illegal cryptocurrency mining. (February 7, 2023) Despite a precipitous drop in cryptocurrency values over the past several months, cryptojacking remains a growth industry for malicious actors. Cybersecurity analysts believe some of that growth is being driven by ransomware gangs seeking less-risky revenue […]
Why Monitoring IT systems is the Key to Avoiding Downtime
(February 2, 2023) Most businesses today simply cannot function without the around-the-clock availability of their IT systems. At the same time, there are more opportunities for failure. IT resources are distributed across an extended environment that consists of onsite servers and storage, cloud platforms, edge sites, and endpoint devices. That’s why monitoring IT systems is […]
Time to Upgrade from Office 2013
(January 26, 2023) With Microsoft ending support for Office 2013 on April 11, the company is urging its customers to upgrade from Office 2013 to a Microsoft 365 subscription or purchase a license for the standalone Office 2021 product. However, companies often put off upgrades in order to squeeze the last bit of functionality out […]
How Data Loss Prevention Minimizes Risk of Breaches
(January 20) Data in motion is data at risk. Anytime data is transmitted from one location to another over a public or private network, there is a chance it could wind up in the wrong hands. Those risks have skyrocketed over the past three years. Data loss prevention can minimize the risk of breaches. The […]
Mainstream Technologies Hires Andy Baker
Andy Baker Brings 16 years of Software Experience To Mainstream Technologies (Little Rock, AR) – (January 20, 2023) – Mainstream Technologies is pleased to announce the hiring of Andy Baker as a Software Developer. His responsibilities will include the design, development, and deployment of full-stack software solutions. Andy lives in Lakeland, Florida, and will be […]
Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ Creating New Insider Threats?
(January 12, 2023) As the pandemic caused a fundamental shift in how and where we work, it also prompted many employees to reconsider why they work. This has resulted in the phenomenon known as “quiet quitting,” in which employees perform only the minimum requirements of their jobs. They don’t go in early, and they don’t […]
