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My IT guy quit, now what?
Receiving a resignation letter from your IT manager can set off the panic alarm – and for good reason. Most organizations rely heavily on their IT people to keep their business secure and operational, and picking up where they left off isn’t easy – especially if you don’t gather the ...
CRN Names a COUPLE of GURUS To Its 2021 MSP 500 List
Minneapolis, MN, February 16, 2021 – a COUPLE of GURUS announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named a COUPLE of GURUS to its 2021 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. The list, released annually, recognizes the leading North American solution ...
8 Microsoft 365 Tips That Can Help With Productivity
Technology can transform productivity in the workplace. Take Microsoft 365 for example, which offers a productivity ecosystem encompassing Microsoft Office applications, cloud services, AI-driven features, and advanced security options. Some specific ways Microsoft 365 can improve productivity in modern, mobile workplaces include: Remote capabilities: Cloud-based services provide access to Office ...
9 Questions to Ask Your Chief Technology Officer
Technology is key to your business’s success, but are your systems performing optimally? That’s a question for your Chief Technology Officer (CTO), but sometimes gaining insights on the cost performance and productivity of your systems isn’t that simple. If you want to know how to reduce costs, boost productivity and ...
What is a CMMC audit and how to prepare for one
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is replacing the previous cybersecurity self-assessment process known as DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System), which made businesses contracted to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) responsible for their own compliance. CMMC certification is achieved through external auditing, and failing will result in ...
The Quick Guide to BYOD Security
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a trend that’s growing rapidly across a variety of industries. Learn how BYOD can benefit your business and what you need to do to mitigate the risks and challenges to make it as safe and secure as possible. BYOD: Bring Your Own Device Allowing ...
a COUPLE of GURUS is now a registered CMMC RPO!
a COUPLE of GURUS is proud to announce that we are now a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) with the CMMC Accreditation Body. This designation allows us to assist organizations in achieving compliance with the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC 2.0) framework. As an RPO, we are authorized to provide ...
What is CMMC and Who Needs To Comply?
In late 2020, the US Department of Defense announced a transition to a new certification program for all contractors working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Compliance is mandatory for all manufacturers and will require an assessment from a CMMC third-party assessment organization (C3PAO). The good news is the new certification ...
IT Budgeting: How to Get It Right
During periods of economic uncertainty, business owners start to question the value of everything in their operating budgets, including their IT spend. Information technology costs cover a vast range of elements, including hardware, software, and staff, and they can vary enormously depending on the sector, the company size, and the ...