Network Management, Inc. Blog

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.

Don’t Believe All the ROI Geek Speak You Hear

Don’t Believe All the ROI Geek Speak You Hear

You want a return on your investment for business technology, right? Well, it’s not as simple as “buy the thing and profit.” Today, we’re looking at why you can’t always rely on information about modern IT solutions and how you can simplify your tech decisions to align with your business goals. (more…)

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How to Address Your Business’ Shadow IT Problem

How to Address Your Business’ Shadow IT Problem

Shadow IT, when technology is implemented in a business setting without the express permission of that organization's IT department, is a serious issue that cannot be left unchecked. How can you uncover shadow IT and prevent it in the future? That’s what we’re covering today. (more…)

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Three Technology Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Three Technology Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Technology should make running your business easier, right? Sometimes it’s simple and it does, other times, not so much and certain habits can actually cause big problems. In today’s blog, we'll look at three common technology mistakes that could be slowing you down or putting you at risk. (more…)

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Turn Technology Troubles Into Opportunities for Improvement

Turn Technology Troubles Into Opportunities for Improvement

With how ingrained technology is in your business’ operations, it’s no wonder it causes so many problems. At the heart of it all, however, issues with technology and the fear of these assets breaking down usually leads to change for the better. Let’s look at how you can transform your tech failures into wins for both your business and its...

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Four Tech Lessons Every Business Owner Must Learn

Four Tech Lessons Every Business Owner Must Learn

There are lessons every business owner needs to learn about technology. Unfortunately, they are often learned a little too late; after something terrible happens. Today, we’re going to look at four lessons that will help you keep your business’ technology working for you and not against you. (more…)

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Mastering the Art of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule

Mastering the Art of the 3-2-1 Backup Rule

Data backup can be a bit nerve-wracking to implement, especially as a small business owner with limited knowledge of business IT solutions. One best practice we like to plug for SMBs is the 3-2-1 backup rule, which sounds more complicated than it really is. Today, we’re exploring the details of this approach and how it can change the way you...

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Don’t Get Swindled By these Common Cyberscams!

Don’t Get Swindled By these Common Cyberscams!

Businesses are constantly juggling customers, orders, and a dozen other things. The last thing you need is a digital thief trying to get their hands on your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there are a lot of online tricksters out there, and they often like to pick on small businesses, thinking they're easier targets.  Let’s look at some of the common tricks...

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Boosting Business with Technology Training

Boosting Business with Technology Training

Public discussion about online threats can sometimes feel overwhelming, the reality is that cyber risks pose a genuine and significant challenge to businesses of all sizes. Is your company equipped to defend against the sophisticated digital adversaries active today? Let's clarify three prevalent threats that can cause substantial harm to your operations and reputation. At NetMGM, we believe that a...

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Building a Robust Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

Building a Robust Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan

While it might not be the most glamorous topic, losing critical information—customer records, financial data, intellectual property—can severely disrupt, or even cripple, a business. At NetMGM, we specialize in proactive business technology support for organizations, and we consider a robust backup and recovery strategy non-negotiable for resilience. Think of your data as a core business asset. Protecting it requires a...

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Minimizing Technology Disruptions

Minimizing Technology Disruptions

The moment when the technology you rely on suddenly stops working can be frustrating, but more than anything else, it can be expensive. If you understand these types of situations, you know that you need a plan to keep them few and far between. Let’s take a look at the costs of downtime and a few things you can do...

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