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Network Management, Inc. has been serving the Virginia area since 1994, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Three Big Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT

Three Big Benefits of Outsourcing Your IT

Technology plays a huge role in how businesses operate today. To get the most out of it, investing in and maintaining reliable IT systems is essential. However, not all businesses have the time, staff, or budget to handle IT needs on their own. (more…)

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Can You Trust AI IT Support?

Can You Trust AI IT Support?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 16, 2024
  • Business

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) a huge deal in business computing, it stands to reason that every business should look into AI tools that can help them support their products and services in the best way possible. One place that AI is being deployed is in IT support and today we will go through whether it is worth it or not. ...

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Think You Own Your Social Media Accounts? Think Again

Think You Own Your Social Media Accounts? Think Again

It’s fun to be critical of social media, but there’s no denying the massive influence it has on individuals, societies, businesses, and even the political landscape. Since social media plays such a big part in so many areas of your digital life, it’s important to know how it all factors into your personal rights and privacy. Today, we want to...

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The Right Tools Can Significantly Assist Your Business Communications

The Right Tools Can Significantly Assist Your Business Communications

When you check how much your company spends on communication tools, you might not be happy with the numbers. If you feel like you're paying too much for too little, you're not alone. Many businesses are switching to modern communication tools that use the Internet. Let’s explore some of these options. (more…)

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Most Businesses Don’t Know What Causes a Data Breach—Are You One of Them?

Most Businesses Don’t Know What Causes a Data Breach—Are You One of Them?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 9, 2024
  • Security

If your business were breached by a cybercriminal, would you be able to figure out what caused the breach in the first place? If you don’t know the answer to this question, we have news for you—you’re far from the only one. A recent survey has shown that most security leaders (67% of those surveyed) don’t know what caused a...

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What is Zero-Trust, and Where Did It Come From?

What is Zero-Trust, and Where Did It Come From?

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 6, 2024
  • Security

Zero-trust is a data protection method that's becoming very popular in the tech world. It’s one of the best ways to keep your business safe from hackers. Let’s discuss how zero-trust started and why it’s important today. (more…)

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One Way to Boost Your Data Security: User Permissions

One Way to Boost Your Data Security: User Permissions

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 4, 2024
  • Security

When it comes to data access, there’s no good reason for everyone in your business to have access to all the files. There’s just too many risks involved, and you’re not about to make risk management the central part of your job duties. Therefore, it makes sense to limit who has access to what data based on their user role....

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Do Any of These Cybersecurity Basics Sound Familiar? (They Should!)

Do Any of These Cybersecurity Basics Sound Familiar? (They Should!)

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • December 2, 2024
  • Security

While there are plenty of cybersecurity protections for your business’ technology, it is just as critical that you and your team are prepared to stay as secure as possible. To accomplish this, we wanted to share a collection of cybersecurity basics to get you started on the right foot. (more…)

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The Basics of Business Data Backups

The Basics of Business Data Backups

For your business to achieve true business continuity—meaning you can maintain your operations regardless of disasters or issues—a data backup is a critical element of your preparations. As such, it is critical that your backup is designed to be as comprehensive and reliable as possible. (more…)

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How to Make Compressed Folders for Better File Sharing

How to Make Compressed Folders for Better File Sharing

ZIP files, the affectionate nickname for compressed folders, are quite useful for businesses. However, some employees don’t realize just how useful they can be or the benefits they are foregoing. Let’s discuss what a ZIP file is, how it can contribute to productivity in your office, and how to make one. (more…)

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