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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.

How the Internet of Things Can Transform Your Business

How the Internet of Things Can Transform Your Business

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) need every advantage they can get. The Internet of Things (IoT) offers a powerful way to boost efficiency and drive growth.  Simply put, IoT connects everyday business objects—from machinery and vehicles to thermostats and inventory—to the internet. These connected "things" use sensors to gather data and communicate, often automating actions without human intervention. This creates...

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How Does Managed IT Cover Your Technology from Wall to Wall?

How Does Managed IT Cover Your Technology from Wall to Wall?

Before we even get into small business technology management, it’s worth noting that your typical SMB is already handling a lot. IT isn’t as simple as adding new hardware or downloading a new application; it’s managing an entire technology ecosystem that needs to operate and interact with each other. Let’s examine what goes into small business IT and what you...

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Don't Let Your Business Vanish: The Critical Importance of Consistent Backups

Don’t Let Your Business Vanish: The Critical Importance of Consistent Backups

Let's talk about something that might not be the most glamorous topic, but is absolutely vital to the health and survival of your business: data backups. Think of your business data as the lifeblood of your operations. It includes everything from customer records and financial information to crucial project files and intellectual property. Now, imagine a scenario where this lifeblood...

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If Your Backup Isn’t Automated, It Isn’t Worth It

If Your Backup Isn’t Automated, It Isn’t Worth It

You don’t want to take chances with something as important as your data backup. In the past, businesses would use tape backups performed manually at specific intervals to back up their data to physical drives for storage. However, tape backup has largely become obsolete compared to modern solutions like automated backup and disaster recovery (BDR). (more…)

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Three Variables to Consider for Your Data Center

Three Variables to Consider for Your Data Center

Data centers—off-site locations where you can store your business’ data—are an excellent opportunity to decentralize your data infrastructure and improve accessibility, redundancy, and security. But how do you choose a data center for your business’ needs, anyway? Today, we’ll explore some of the more critical elements you should consider for your data center needs. (more…)

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Hardware Prices Continue to Climb

Hardware Prices Continue to Climb

If you've been in the market for upgrading your hardware, be it a new graphics card, CPU, or even a laptop, you might have experienced something alarming: soaring prices. The once-stable cost of computer hardware has been inflated recently, leaving consumers frustrated that they can't find the hardware they are looking for at reasonable prices. Let's briefly go into what's...

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The VPN Has Become an Essential Tool

The VPN Has Become an Essential Tool

Remote workers face a significant challenge in ensuring data security. While safeguarding data stored within the company's internal network is feasible, protecting data accessed by employees outside the office presents different obstacles. How can businesses protect sensitive resources from unauthorized access? (more…)

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How to Resolve Three of the Most Prevalent Forms of Malware

How to Resolve Three of the Most Prevalent Forms of Malware

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • April 14, 2025
  • Security

Malware sounds like one of those tech words people throw around, but don’t understand. Still, if you’re running a business or even just using the internet for work, you need to know what it is and how to deal with it. Malware is any kind of software designed to mess with your devices, steal your info, or hold your data...

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Three Types of Software Every Business Should Consider

Three Types of Software Every Business Should Consider

  • By Rafiq Masri
  • April 12, 2025
  • Security

Software plays a crucial role in every business, regardless of its nature. Whether you rely on a CRM system, a point-of-sale solution, or more intricate software profiles, understanding key aspects of modern software is essential for maximizing its potential. Here are three vital insights into modern software. (more…)

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Six Simple IT Tips for Business Success

Six Simple IT Tips for Business Success

Nowadays, it is especially critical for every business to optimize its operations, boosting productivity while eliminating setbacks and obstacles. The information technology available today can make this process much easier if utilized correctly. Let's discuss a few ways to take advantage of it for your organization’s benefit. (more…)

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