Rethinking The Data Center
Rethinking the Data Center Mainstream’s Data Center solutions offer a secure,reliable, and cost-effective alternativeto on-premises data centers and public cloud. With IT budgets under scrutiny, more organizations are rethinking the data center. In-house data centers can be multi-million-dollar investments depending on the size, location, and function of the facility. Years of continually adding servers, storage, […]
Do You Still Need an Onsite Data Center
To say that business priorities changed in 2020 is an understatement. Suddenly, we found ourselves having to adapt to a remote work model so we could keep our businesses running amid pandemic-related restrictions. Many organizations, adapted quickly and seamlessly. Remote work enabled organizations to protect valuable employees and their families while continuing to provide a […]
The MSP Verify certification validates Mainstream Technologies as the leading managed service provider in Arkansas
Mainstream Technologies is the leading Arkansas managed service provider and demonstrates its commitment by maintaining two of the MSPAlliance’s most significant certifications — MSP Verify and Cyber Verify. These certifications are not simply marketing hype. The evaluation process is rigorous, comprehensive, and helps us identify and eliminate gaps in our internal processes. The certifications demonstrate […]
Colorado Agency Hires Mainstream Technologies
For upgrading & modernizing technology (Little Rock, AR) December 1, 2020 – Mainstream Technologies, Inc., began development recently on a new software project for the State of Colorado. The expected 18-month contract is to redesign and replace the software used by the Colorado Office of Community Corrections (OCC), an office within the Criminal Justice division […]
Understanding the High Cost of Downtime
Many organizations accept IT downtime as a fact of life without realizing the significant costs to the business. (November 2020) Most businesses depend upon the availability of their IT systems for day-to-day operations and revenue-generating activities. If these systems do not perform optimally, sales, customer service, productivity, and reputation suffer. Many businesses tolerate outages and […]
The Value of IT Services For Arkansas Businesses
Proactive IT services help Arkansas businesses achieve increased levels of stability, predictable costs, and improved efficiency Most businesses today rely on IT to operate. As technology solutions grow in both significance and complexity, these firms are turning to managed services providers (MSPs) that offer IT services for Arkansas businesses to fill their need for in-depth […]
The Significant Threat of Business Email Compromise
(September 2020) BEC scams cost companies millions in fraudulent wire transfers. It’s late on a Wednesday afternoon and Joe in finance receives an email from the CEO: “Just signed a contract with a new supplier. Please wire $150,000 to this account ASAP. Thanks.” A bank routing and account number are provided. The CEO is out […]
Data Protection Wellness Plan
(September 2020) Simple strategies to help get your backups into shape. We know we’re supposed to eat right and exercise but putting that knowledge into practice can be a challenge. Unfortunately, the same holds true for data backups in many organizations. Businesses without a sound data protection plan leave themselves vulnerable to ransomware and other […]
Working From Home Safely and Effectively
The new norm for many organizations is that more and more people will be working from home, even after COVID-19 is under control. Leaders and staff alike must decide on what the key factors are to get the most from the work from home experience while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. In this webinar, John […]
What did COVID-19 expose in your business?
By definition, a crisis erupts without notice. For any business, the best antidote for a crisis is resilience — the capacity to recover quickly and spring back into action. One way a crisis can help us is if it exposes shortcomings, we can address them to improve our position for the next time. In light […]
