# Apex Technology Blog Apex Technology has been serving the Carolinas since 1998, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses. [ Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories "Categories") [ Tags ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags "Tags") [ Categories: All Categories ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0); "Categories") Search...Suggested keywords [ x ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/javascript:void(0);) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [ ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell?format=feed&type=rss) Tim Campbell is the President of Apex Technology which he founded in 1998. In 2009, Apex launched its Managed IT Services division. Since its inception, Apex has become the premier Managed IT Services Companies in the Charlotte metro area specializing in Managed IT, Security, Data Backup & Cloud Computing Solutions. [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Cloudflare Stops Largest DDoS Attack on Record](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloudflare-stops-largest-ddos-attack-on-record) Friday, 08 July 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security)  [ ![Cloudflare Stops Largest DDoS Attack on Record](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022/07-08-22/b2ap3_large_ddosAttackHack_507752540_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloudflare-stops-largest-ddos-attack-on-record "Cloudflare Stops Largest DDoS Attack on Record") Cloudflare has foiled the plans of yet another major hacking attack, a record-breaking DDoS attack of the likes we have never before seen. Let’s examine what goes into such an attack and what you can do to keep your business safe from their influence. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Current Events](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/current-events) [Hackers](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hackers) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloudflare-stops-largest-ddos-attack-on-record#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/cloudflare-stops-largest-ddos-attack-on-record) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Identify and Fix a Network Bottleneck](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-identify-and-fix-a-network-bottleneck) Wednesday, 06 July 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Identify and Fix a Network Bottleneck](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022/07-06-22/b2ap3_large_07-06-22.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-identify-and-fix-a-network-bottleneck "How to Identify and Fix a Network Bottleneck") Have you ever wondered why it sometimes takes longer than you might expect for certain tasks to be accomplished with your business’ network? It turns out that technology is far from a simple thing, and small issues can seriously derail productivity and efficiency of complex information systems, one of which is the notorious network bottleneck. How can you identify and rectify this issue for your network? Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Network](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network) [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-identify-and-fix-a-network-bottleneck#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-identify-and-fix-a-network-bottleneck) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [The Managed Service Model Brings Some Great Benefits](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-managed-service-model-brings-some-great-benefits) Monday, 04 July 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![The Managed Service Model Brings Some Great Benefits](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022/07-04-22/b2ap3_large_07-04-22.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-managed-service-model-brings-some-great-benefits "The Managed Service Model Brings Some Great Benefits") How has your business managed its technology in recent years? Depending on the way you have done so, you could be unnecessarily throwing money down the drain when you could instead be reinvesting it into your organization. If you are ready to take your operations to the next level, consider changing your approach to your office’s technology management with managed services. Tags: [Managed Service Provider](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-service-provider) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-managed-service-model-brings-some-great-benefits#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/the-managed-service-model-brings-some-great-benefits) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Outlining the Immense Value of Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/outlining-the-immense-value-of-managed-it-services) Friday, 01 July 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Outlining the Immense Value of Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022/07-01-22/b2ap3_large_managedIT_498105218_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/outlining-the-immense-value-of-managed-it-services "Outlining the Immense Value of Managed IT Services") Every expense that your business takes on needs consideration. When you are looking to keep your business productive, you need to focus on keeping downtime to a minimum. In order to do that you need to have tools that don’t take a lot of work-time maintenance and have professional perspectives available that can help keep operations running when issues with your business’ technology do happen. Tags: [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/outlining-the-immense-value-of-managed-it-services#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/outlining-the-immense-value-of-managed-it-services) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Where Workflow Automation Comes From, and How It Helps](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/where-workflow-automation-comes-from-and-how-it-helps) Thursday, 30 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Where Workflow Automation Comes From, and How It Helps](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022_Newsletters/2.0/b2ap3_large_automation_128024063_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/where-workflow-automation-comes-from-and-how-it-helps "Where Workflow Automation Comes From, and How It Helps") One of the primary ways that modern companies work to boost efficiency is to ease the workloads that their employees have to contend with through automation. Automating certain processes frees up the time these processes would otherwise take to devote to revenue generation. This approach has worked for decades—and today, businesses have access to more automation-focused technology than ever. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Efficiency](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/efficiency) [Automation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/automation) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/where-workflow-automation-comes-from-and-how-it-helps#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/where-workflow-automation-comes-from-and-how-it-helps) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [How to Take Advantage of Zero-Trust in Your Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-take-advantage-of-zero-trust-in-your-business) Wednesday, 29 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [How To](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/how-to) [ ![How to Take Advantage of Zero-Trust in Your Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-29-22/b2ap3_large_endpointSecurity_474482892_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-take-advantage-of-zero-trust-in-your-business "How to Take Advantage of Zero-Trust in Your Business") Considering what today’s cyberthreat environment looks like, more and more rigorous cybersecurity is strictly needed. One means that businesses have to accomplish this is a cybersecurity practice known as a zero-trust model. Let’s go over what zero-trust entails, and how to put it in place. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Compliance](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/compliance) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-take-advantage-of-zero-trust-in-your-business#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/how-to-take-advantage-of-zero-trust-in-your-business) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Make Smarter Technology Investments in Six Steps](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/make-smarter-technology-investments-in-six-steps) Tuesday, 28 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Make Smarter Technology Investments in Six Steps](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022_Newsletters/2.0/b2ap3_large_technologyBudgetMoney_204017934_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/make-smarter-technology-investments-in-six-steps "Make Smarter Technology Investments in Six Steps") Technology spending is an issue that every business has to confront. There are a lot of options out there and a lot of promises made of which many won’t ever come to fruition, so it’s important to know exactly what it is that your business needs before committing to any technology investment. This month, we discuss six variables to consider when deciding on your next technology move. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Save Money](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/save-money) [Budget](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/budget) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/make-smarter-technology-investments-in-six-steps#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/make-smarter-technology-investments-in-six-steps) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [3 Communications Tools Your Business Can Really Benefit From](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/3-communications-tools-your-business-can-really-benefit-from) Monday, 27 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![3 Communications Tools Your Business Can Really Benefit From](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-27-22/b2ap3_large_digitalCommunication_225712934_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/3-communications-tools-your-business-can-really-benefit-from "3 Communications Tools Your Business Can Really Benefit From") Digital communication is an important part of running any business, so you need to do your part by equipping your employees with the tools they need to communicate effectively both in and out of the workplace. Here are three of the most effective tools we have found which enable your business to flourish. Tags: [VoIp](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/voip) [Collaboration](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/collaboration) [Video Conferencing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/video-conferencing) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/3-communications-tools-your-business-can-really-benefit-from#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/3-communications-tools-your-business-can-really-benefit-from) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Spend Some Time Improving Your Home Workspace](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spend-some-time-improving-your-home-workspace) Saturday, 25 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![Spend Some Time Improving Your Home Workspace](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022_Newsletters/2.0/b2ap3_large_workspaceDesk_328120876_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spend-some-time-improving-your-home-workspace "Spend Some Time Improving Your Home Workspace") With so many employees working remotely, it’s important that you do all you can to ensure they have set themselves up for success with their home office. To this end, we have put together a list of suggestions you can use to help your employees build the most comfortable, and productive, home office possible. Here are four tips you can implement for a more comfortable workplace. Tags: [User Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [Office](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/office) [Remote](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spend-some-time-improving-your-home-workspace#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/spend-some-time-improving-your-home-workspace) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Is it Worth Pushing for a Return to Office?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-it-worth-pushing-for-a-return-to-office) Friday, 24 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Is it Worth Pushing for a Return to Office?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-24-22/b2ap3_large_returnToWork_470474693_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-it-worth-pushing-for-a-return-to-office "Is it Worth Pushing for a Return to Office?") Now, you may or may not have already made the transition back to the office, and this really applies more to those who haven’t yet. However, even those who have may find some utility here—specifically, in determining if a push to a full return to office was the right move. Let’s explore how today’s employees may react to the news that remote work will no longer be an option. Tags: [Small Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/small-business) [Remote](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/remote) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-it-worth-pushing-for-a-return-to-office#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-it-worth-pushing-for-a-return-to-office) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [5 Huge Benefits of Proactive Managed IT](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-proactive-managed-it) Thursday, 23 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Newsletter](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content) [ ![5 Huge Benefits of Proactive Managed IT](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/July_2022_Newsletters/2.0/b2ap3_large_ManagedITMaintenanceServers_415497774_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-proactive-managed-it "5 Huge Benefits of Proactive Managed IT") Technology is one part of your business where you would rather take proactive measures than react to issues that pop up. After all, preventing some of the disasters and problems which surface could save you so much time and resources. Here are five of the best reasons why you should take a proactive approach to your business’ technology infrastructure. Tags: [IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-services) [Productivity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/productivity-1) [Managed Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-services) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-proactive-managed-it#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/newsletter-content/5-huge-benefits-of-proactive-managed-it) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tip of the Week: Remove Duplicate Values in Excel](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-remove-duplicate-values-in-excel) Wednesday, 22 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: Remove Duplicate Values in Excel](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-22-22/b2ap3_large_spreadsheet_391564493_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-remove-duplicate-values-in-excel "Tip of the Week: Remove Duplicate Values in Excel") Microsoft Excel is a great tool that can provide loads of value to power users, but oftentimes users just don’t have the know-how to make the most of it. Thankfully, you have power users like us to guide you through some of the more intricate processes in the spreadsheet software. Let’s look at one such process: removing duplicate values in columns. Tags: [Microsoft Office](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/microsoft-office) [User Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/user-tips) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-remove-duplicate-values-in-excel#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-remove-duplicate-values-in-excel) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Your Network and Data Secure](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-steps-you-can-take-to-keep-your-network-and-data-secure) Monday, 20 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Your Network and Data Secure](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-20-22/b2ap3_large_securityBreach_110693595_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-steps-you-can-take-to-keep-your-network-and-data-secure "5 Steps You Can Take to Keep Your Network and Data Secure") Businesses today have to deal with more potential problems than in any time in history. They are dealing with cost increases at every turn, personnel shortages, and a regulatory landscape that is always evolving. One of the biggest issues that can have a negative effect on a business is not having the processes and resources in place and working to secure its data and network. Today, we will look at five suggestions that can work to help your business keep its network and data more secure. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Network Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/network-security) [Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-steps-you-can-take-to-keep-your-network-and-data-secure#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/5-steps-you-can-take-to-keep-your-network-and-data-secure) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Why there Always Seems to Be a Tech Boom in Struggling Economies](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-there-always-seems-to-be-a-tech-boom-in-struggling-economies) Friday, 17 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/technology) [ ![Why there Always Seems to Be a Tech Boom in Struggling Economies](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-17-22/b2ap3_large_innovation_509282659_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-there-always-seems-to-be-a-tech-boom-in-struggling-economies "Why there Always Seems to Be a Tech Boom in Struggling Economies") As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. This is clearly demonstrated in the perceptible phenomenon of technology advancement and innovation being boosted in tough economic times. Let’s dive into why this is the case. Tags: [Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/technology) [Innovation](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/innovation) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-there-always-seems-to-be-a-tech-boom-in-struggling-economies#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-there-always-seems-to-be-a-tech-boom-in-struggling-economies) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Get Your Staff to Understand Their Role in Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-your-staff-to-understand-their-role-in-cybersecurity) Wednesday, 15 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/security) [ ![Get Your Staff to Understand Their Role in Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-15-22/b2ap3_large_securityTraining_450269693_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-your-staff-to-understand-their-role-in-cybersecurity "Get Your Staff to Understand Their Role in Cybersecurity") Security is an incredibly important part of running a business, but it’s extremely easy for busy employees to fall short of the security expectations you might place on them. This is why it is so important to train your employees on the many facets of cybersecurity. By training them, you are preparing them to tackle the plethora of challenges they will encounter throughout the workday. Tags: [Security](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/security) [Training](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/training) [Cybersecurity](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/cybersecurity) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-your-staff-to-understand-their-role-in-cybersecurity#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/get-your-staff-to-understand-their-role-in-cybersecurity) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Proactive Maintenance Can Save Your Business a lot of Grief](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/proactive-maintenance-can-save-your-business-a-lot-of-grief) Monday, 13 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Proactive Maintenance Can Save Your Business a lot of Grief](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-13-22/b2ap3_large_Be_Proactive_272542263_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/proactive-maintenance-can-save-your-business-a-lot-of-grief "Proactive Maintenance Can Save Your Business a lot of Grief") If you want to minimize costs, being proactive can go a long way toward this goal. Your business’ technology is one such area where proactive maintenance can allow your company to save countless dollars and hours of downtime. If you haven’t implemented a proactive maintenance platform yet, then you might be putting your company at risk. Tags: [Avoiding Downtime](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/avoiding-downtime) [Business Computing](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business-computing) [Managed IT Services](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/managed-it-services-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/proactive-maintenance-can-save-your-business-a-lot-of-grief#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/proactive-maintenance-can-save-your-business-a-lot-of-grief) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Analytics can Change Your Business Like It has Changed Baseball](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-change-your-business-like-it-has-changed-baseball) Friday, 10 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/business) [ ![Analytics can Change Your Business Like It has Changed Baseball](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-10-22/b2ap3_large_baseballNerdAnalytics_307052171_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-change-your-business-like-it-has-changed-baseball "Analytics can Change Your Business Like It has Changed Baseball") It’s almost summer, which means baseball is in full swing. The game that many of us grew up on has recently gone through a major shift; one that small business owners can replicate to help their organizations. It came about through the use of data and today we’ll discuss how the national pastime has changed and how you can use the same strategies to help make your business better. Tags: [Data](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/data) [Analytics](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/analytics) [Internet of Things](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/internet-of-things) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-change-your-business-like-it-has-changed-baseball#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/analytics-can-change-your-business-like-it-has-changed-baseball) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Tip of the Week: How to Manage People Better by Using Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-manage-people-better-by-using-technology) Wednesday, 08 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/tip-of-the-week) [ ![Tip of the Week: How to Manage People Better by Using Technology](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-08-22/b2ap3_large_mangementTechnology_49887316_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-manage-people-better-by-using-technology "Tip of the Week: How to Manage People Better by Using Technology") When all is said and done, being a manager is a far different experience than being an employee. So, when you promote one of your team members to this position—or perhaps you’ve recently been promoted to management yourself—it is important that a few practices are incorporated into their new workflow. Let’s go over these practices, and how the right IT can help. Tags: [Upgrade](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/upgrade) [Business](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/business) [Tip of the Week](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/tip-of-the-week) [Workplace Strategy](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-strategy) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-manage-people-better-by-using-technology#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tip-of-the-week-how-to-manage-people-better-by-using-technology) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Why Percussive Maintenance is a BAD Idea](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-percussive-maintenance-is-a-bad-idea) Monday, 06 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Why Percussive Maintenance is a BAD Idea](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-06-22/b2ap3_large_ComputerPunchIssues_62150934_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-percussive-maintenance-is-a-bad-idea "Why Percussive Maintenance is a BAD Idea") We’re all familiar with the old, cliched joke where someone needs to give their technology a good smack in order for it to work right—and by some miracle, it works. The thing is, it isn’t a miracle, and can sometimes be effective. Having said that, this is not a strategy that we would recommend. Tags: [Hardware](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/hardware) [Workplace Tips](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/workplace-tips) [IT Support](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/tags/it-support-1) [0 Comments](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-percussive-maintenance-is-a-bad-idea#comments) [ Continue reading](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/why-percussive-maintenance-is-a-bad-idea) [ ![Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_avatar/805_805_author_blog.png) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) ## [Is the Four-Day Workweek an Option for Your Business?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-four-day-workweek-an-option-for-your-business) Friday, 03 June 2022 [Tim Campbell](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/blogger/tim-campbell) [Apex Technology Blog ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/blog) [Best Practices](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/categories/best-practices) [ ![Is the Four-Day Workweek an Option for Your Business?](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/images/easyblog_shared/June_2022/06-03-22/b2ap3_large_4dayWorkWeek_461737571_400.jpg) ](https://trustapex.directivesites.com/blog/is-the-four-day-workweek-an-option-for-your-business "Is the Four-Day Workweek an Option for Your Business?") The workspace is changing in spades these days, with remote work—once a taboo topic in some offices—being commonplace, along with resignations in the face of a return to the office becoming more of a regular occurrence. Employees want more control over their work schedule so they can balance their personal responsibilities with their professional. A shorter workweek might be the key to making this happen. 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