AgniTEK - Network Management

Protecting your wireless network

AgniTEK — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Reprinted with permission from the HP Small Business Center Why wireless security? When you have a wireless network, you need to make sure it's kept secure. An unencrypted network presents the potential for security breaches. Wireless technologies that provide long-range connectivity can't be contained within an office. When you use a network that's not secure, hackers could potentially "capture" the information you're sending back and forth. This means passwords, records, and more. Isn't my network already secure? With some older wireless technologies, like Bluetooth, access is limited by physical proximity to the corporate network. However, wireless technologies that provide long-range connectivity, such as 802.11n, can't be contained within an office space. That means anyone within range of a non-secure network can gain access. What happens if I don't secure my network? It may seem harmless to offer your network's access to outside users, but it's more than just letting people surf the Internet for ...

Fortis Webinar: Tips & Tricks Part II

AgniTEK — Mon, 09 May 2011 21:15:00 GMT

Agnitek would like to announce the hosting of a Fortis Webinar on Friday, June 3rd at 1 pm ET by Westbrook Technologies. This invitation-only webinar will provide customers with advantageous tools with interaction between the Fortis experts at Westbrook Technologies and their much-valued clientele. "Tips & Tricks Part II -- Focus On Query and Edit" will inform and instruct customers on how to search text found in annotations, run a search right from the desktop without having to access the Fortis client software, and more time and money saving tips that can be utlized in order to streamline your office processes. Learn how to use various Fortis shortcuts in action in this resourceful Webinar on Friday, June 3rd at 1pm by simply following this link.

Disaster-Proof Your Business

AgniTEK — Sun, 01 May 2011 19:05:00 GMT

If you're a business owner, you need to know how to protect your business. Try as we might, there's often no way to skirt disaster — whether it's national, personal or weather induced. But there are strategies to cope with it as best we can, no matter if its source is a burst river levee, a thoughtlessly discarded match, or the deranged actions of others. Knowing what to do in the event of a disaster is crucial for anyone, of course, but particularly for a small-business owner, whose livelihood may depend on a small storefront or home basement office. Start with some strategies.

The Elephant Named Sharepoint

Becky — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 20:36:00 GMT

Many of us have heard the fable about the blind men and the elephant. When the men were asked to describe what an elephant looked like the descriptions ranged from a snake to a tree to a fan depending on whether the blind man had touched the trunk, the leg or the ear. What does an ancient fable like this have to do with technology? It's the same problem we have when we try to explain to you how useful a tool Microsoft SharePoint can be to your business. SharePoint is so flexible and has so many uses; we often have trouble describing it in a way you can get the whole picture.

Critical Product Vulnerability - (Out-of-Band) Microsoft Security Bulletin Release

AgniTEK — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:34:00 GMT

We wanted to make sure all Windows users are aware of this critical update. All ManageIT client machines have either already been updated or are currently being updated. For clients that are not on our ManageIT proactive support, please manually update your computers accordingly. Please contact us at http://www.myagnitek.com or toll free 888-4-AGNITEK if we can assist with anything.

Computer makers selling hype or help?

David — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:19:00 GMT

One of our friends (also a fellow IT service provider in Toronto), was recently featured in a report. Andre is known for his matter of fact wording. Typical of this, he has common names for fly-by-night IT service providers like "Linksys Larry" or "Tommy the Trunkslammer"...

Phishing Alert for QuickBooks Customers: Security Plug-In or Digital Certificate

AgniTEK — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:01:00 GMT

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR QuickBooks Customers. Intuit is receiving reports of individuals receiving fraudulent emails from QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online. The two separate emails ask customers to either download a plug-in to assess their security or download a Digital Certificate.

Real Life, I'm a Managed IT Services Provider

David — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:43:00 GMT

We often talk about what-ifs in our business. I wanted to share some specific experiences from the last year. We will start with Company A. They are a small operation of five office users. They deal in large projects scattered around Texas, and everyone on the team is an important cog. We implemented a managed IT service plan to...

Zero-Down, Zero Interest…Zero Worry! Financial Services’ New Lease Promotion

David — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Through December 31, 2009, you can take advantage of a unique financing offer, a zero-down, 0% interest equipment lease for 30 months. Help your qualified business acquire the hardware you require with the flexibility you need to get it done now...

Malware Alert: Personal vaccination profiles

David — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:18:00 GMT

This e-mail claims to be from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and provides you with a link to a page that looks a lot like thier site, to create a "personal vaccination profile"...

Family Privacy and Social Media

David — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:19:00 GMT

This post is a little less business, more personal. We were blessed a few months ago with a baby girl. Being the same as any family, the digital flash bulbs have been unrelenting. Almost every moment seems to feel photo or video worthy.

AgniTEK in The Eagle & AgniTEKnology Showcase

Becky — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 10:20:00 GMT

From 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday (4/10/07), the Microsoft Truck will visit College Station at the AgniTEKnology Showcase in College Station for the first time. The interactive, hands-on experience will showcase new Microsoft, Intel, Cisco and Hewlett Packard technologies.

50 Year Old Company Chooses AgniTEK for Electronic Document Storage

David — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:02:00 GMT

Thielemann Construction, a Brenham, Texas based construction company founded in 1956 chose AgniTEK to create their Electronic Document Strategy.

Microsoft Windows Vista : Now Shipping

AgniTEK — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:42:00 GMT

AgniTEK is your source for new Office 2007 & Windows Vista upgrades and machines.Contact our sales department (979-260-8324) for more information about these upgrades.