You may have heard that Google Drive launched today. Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in using Google’s new online storage service. What is Google Drive? Google Drive is a way to store photos, videos, documents and music in one place online, with easy accessibility from your computer, tablet and phone. How… [Read more]
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What is an MSP?
MSP stands for managed services provider. So what does that really mean? Basically, an MSP is like an outsourced IT department for your business. Here are some services MSPs like Convergence Networks provide: Information technology (IT) support: both by phone and on client sites. IT consulting: assistance designing and planning for IT projects and guidance… [Read more]
How we jumped into action to protect clients from a critical Windows vulnerability
On Tuesday, March 13, Microsoft announced that they had discovered a major vulnerability in the coding that centers on Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP). This vulnerability impacted every version of Windows on both desktops and servers. If hackers exploited this vulnerability, they would have unlimited ability to capture passwords, access private accounts, and even access financial… [Read more]
What is Black March and how will it affect businesses?
Black March is the latest movement spurred by hacker group, Anonymous, in response to all the Internet censorship bills in circulation lately. Anonymous is asking consumers everywhere to boycott the entertainment industry (the big guys pushing these bills forward) for the entire month of March. More specifically, they’re saying: “Do not buy a single record…. [Read more]
Workshop: Are you safe in the cloud?
Convergence has partnered with Oregon Institute of Technology to present a cloud computing workshop designed for business managers looking for answers. What is the cloud? How does it affect your business? Is it secure? Some people tell you the cloud is safe and affordable. Others tell you it’s risky and can cost more in the… [Read more]
Best practices for securing your wireless network
Are you looking to set up a secure wireless network? Here are some tips for the do-it-yourselfers out there. Do: Use WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), the current and strongest encryption, in conjunction with a strong passphrase. Change your WPA2 password regularly. Change the default admin password on your router to something much more difficult…. [Read more]
Healthiest Employers of Oregon: Event details & our challenge to you
At Convergence we love (or is it love to hate?) committees. We have an investment committee, a change committee, and a health and wellness committee. I’m proud to say that the changes our health and wellness team implemented over the past year earned us an honoree spot on the Healthiest Employers of Oregon list. Healthiest… [Read more]
What I learned from Disney
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Portland BizGrowth Expo this summer! We all had a great time and learned a lot. One of my favorite parts of the expo was the Quality Service workshop put on by the Disney Institute. Here’s one lesson from the workshop that I’d like to share. “What… [Read more]
Everything you need to know about the Portland BizGrowth Expo
We are thrilled to be sponsoring Portland Business Journal’s 2011 BizGrowth Expo. This is the first year the event is coming to Portland. Here’s a brief overview to make sure you get the most out of your expo experience. Quick Stats The keynote speaker is Harvey Mackay, author of the NY Times bestsellers Swim with… [Read more]
The benefits of cloud computing for business
We’ve talked about some of the pitfalls of cloud computing. There are so many things that can go wrong when businesses put all their sensitive data in the cloud, but there are benefits as well. Here are some of the greatest benefits for small to medium businesses (SMBs). Availability. Anywhere you go, you can get… [Read more]
3 questions to ask a cloud computing provider
Before you make a complete transition to the cloud, there are some vital concerns to address. Here are a few top questions to ask any cloud computing provider you consider. How will the provider ensure you can access your data at all times, and who else will be able to access it? Once your data… [Read more]
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3 simple tips to help secure your smartphone
Smartphone security has been a huge deal in the news lately. We all found out we’re being tracked by Google and Apple, and this week we learned that Android malware is up by 400%. Stories like these are bringing smartphone security to the forefront of business concerns. Here are a few simple tips you can… [Read more]
Managed IT Services
Convergence Networks is an outsourced IT department at your fingertips. Based in Portland, Oregon, we offer managed IT services for your small to medium sized business. Whether you are looking for the full suite of complete managed IT services – or just need some supplemental support for your in-house information technology staff, Convergence Networks can… [Read more]
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