Fireworks In The Sky, Not In Your Network
Holidays are the busiest time of year for cybercriminals. Stay safe this Fourth of July with these cybersecurity tips.
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Going On Vacation? Stay Secure… Cybersecure!
Cybersecurity should be on your list of concerns when traveling and vacationing this summer. After all, cybercriminals don’t take vacations.
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The Next Generation of Wireless: 5G
5G is an upgraded, newer generation of wireless technology that boasts better speeds, reliability, and connectivity than its predecessor, 4G.
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RIP Windows 7 (2009 – 2020)
On January 14th, 2020 Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS will stop receiving support. Learn about what you can expect when the time comes.
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Sierra Celebrates Internship Month
April is National Internship Awareness Month, and here at Sierra we’re always supporting the next generation of the working force by hiring on interns.
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‘Egg’cellent Secrets of the Internet
The term “Easter egg” has a different meaning in the tech world. When browsing the internet, an Easter egg is a message, image, or joke hidden inside of a website.
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The Age of Custom Software Development
In 2019, pen and paper just can’t provide the insight and analytics that technology can. That’s why software development has sky-rocketed in recent years.
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How To Ensure the Success of Your Business Website
Simply having a business website isn’t enough these days. It’s important that your site is easy to navigate, interesting and eye-catching, and consistently usable no matter what device or browser it’s being viewed on.
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7 Types of Computer Networks Explained
Do you know what network your home or business utilizes? If not, find out by checking out 7 different types of commonly utilized networks in the list below.
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4 Scams You Won’t Love This Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious internet content related to love, dating, and romance.
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The 5 W’s of XaaS (Everything as a Service)
Simply put, XaaS is when a provider offers cloud computing services over the internet, as opposed to businesses purchasing, installing, and hosting these tools and products on-site.
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Sierra’s “Best Of Social Media” 2018 Roundup
We’ve compiled a top ten list of our best performing social media posts over the course of 2018. Check them out and then follow us on social media.
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2018: That’s A Wrap
With less than 2 weeks left in 2018, it’s time to reflect on the year… From company buyouts to losses of some of technology’s greats, 2018 was a big year for some major headlines in tech…
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Sierra’s Techie Christmas Wishlist
Here at Sierra Experts, we’re constantly surrounded by and involved in all things tech. It’s what we’re built on! So, with that in mind, we decided to ask our team: If you could have any tech gift this Christmas, what would it be? And here’s what they said… Trent DevOps Lead Logitech K800 Illuminated […]
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2018 Holiday Tech Deals [So Far]
This week is Thanksgiving, and in a flash it will be the biggest shopping weekend of the year… That’s why we put together a list of some pretty cool tech deals from our partners, as well as other larger retailers, that you can take advantage of this week.
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The 5 Best Office 365 Apps For Your Business
Microsoft offers various Office 365 plans for businesses and enterprises of all sizes… to enlighten you, we’ve gathered a short list of 5 useful Office 365 applications you might not have been aware of but could really be a game-changer for your business operations.
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Manufacturing Success: Why You Need an IT Strategy
…With the constant evolution of today’s technology-driven world, having a solid IT strategy in place is the only way to keep your manufacturing business competitive in today’s market…
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7 Common Habits Leaving You Vulnerable Online
Whether you’re checking your work email or scrolling through your Twitter timeline, chances are you use the internet for large quantities of your day… you are probably so used to these everyday online tendencies that you may not even realize you could be putting you and/or your company at risk…
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6 Signs Your Business Needs An MSP
We can’t stress enough how important it is to keep up with updating, enhancing, and monitoring your business’ technologies… As a Managed Service Provider, Sierra Experts is here to make sure that your company doesn’t fall behind…
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Tech Terms 101: The Beginner’s Guide to IT Lingo
Not sure what all the acronyms and complicated lingo that you see in the IT industry means? You’re not alone! We put together a list of 25 tech terms and phrases with simple definitions, use-case scenarios, and examples to get you acclimated. So, the next time your boss or tech-savvy friend throws out a term like “colocation” or “the […]
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12 Windows 10 Tips & Tricks Everyone Should Know
Windows 10, the latest version of Windows, was released in July of 2015, but there are constant updates to make improvements, provide patches, and unveil new features. The newest version of Windows was meant to help integrate those loyal to older versions (7 and XP), while adding relevant and exciting features that align with what’s […]
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Friday the 13th Flashback: Jerusalem
It’s Friday the 13th and most people think of today as a day full of silly superstitions, but for computer users in the 1980’s and 90’s, Friday the 13th was a day to truly be afraid. The Beast Itself In 1987, a virus called “Friday the 13th” (aka Jerusalem) was created to activate and reactivate […]
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Incident Management: What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
Incident Management is the process of thoroughly recording an event to quicken the problem-solving time in future instances of that event, ensure customer satisfaction, and to overall increase productivity. In most cases, such as ours, Incident Management is used in Information Technology environment to get, and keep, a handle on IT service management problems. However, […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to the WordPress Dashboard
Our design and development team here at Sierra are developing more and more WordPress websites for our clients. WordPress websites account for more than a quarter of all sites today. This CMS is free to install, deploy, and upgrade and has tons of flexibility for customization. However, quite possibly one of WordPress’ most popular features […]
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Benefits of Virtualization for Your Business
In our last blog, we talked about “the cloud” and jobs you can get with its growing popularity, but now we’re focusing on “virtualization.” Okay, so what’s the difference? Many people confuse virtualization with cloud computing. Although these technologies overlap and have some similar benefits, the main difference is that virtualization is software that manipulates […]
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5 Jobs You Can Get “In The Cloud”
Forbes posted an article detailing that cloud computing is projected to increase from $67B in 2015 to $162B in 2020. With an increase in sales and revenue comes an increasing need for qualified professionals to take on the task of designing, managing, developing, testing, and selling these new virtualization platforms. Below are 5 examples of […]
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6 Steps to Successful Disaster Recovery
When it comes to data backup and disaster recovery (BDR), being prepared for potential disasters is key to keeping your business running. It’s not only important to have a disaster recovery solution you trust, but to make sure you test it beforehand to stay one step ahead. Prior to the disaster occurring (and unfortunately, […]
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February Employee Spotlight: Bradley Ferris
A sales team is the eyes, ears, and voice of any company. You can have an amazing product or service, but without a team to successfully pitch it, it will likely fail. Here at Sierra, our sales team is an integral part of our company. IT-related products and services can be confusing, and that’s why […]
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New Year, New IT
You’ve heard the cliché New Year’s resolutions: hit the gym, cut out sugar, stop smoking, save money, and so on. They’re all great resolutions – if you can stick to them. In 2018, you may want to consider straying from the resolution norm and instead vowing to focus more on your personal and business technology. […]
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Sierra Experts Hosts the Pittsburgh Office 365 User Group
As defined by WhatIs.com, “In personal or business computing, a user group is a set of people who have similar interests, goals, or concerns. The members have regular meetings where they can share their ideas.” Most user groups are based around discussing certain technologies such as a specific software, application, or corporation. Typically, these user groups […]
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IT Myth Busted: You Can’t Get a Job in IT Without a Degree
Today, more than 30% of American adults have a bachelor’s degree. With the number of people finishing college on the rise, the amount of debt from paying college tuition is rising as well. But did you know you can get a IT job without a degree? What if I told you the spending 4+ years […]
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November Employee Spotlight: Stephen Kaechele
Server infrastructure, virtualization, and colocation can all seem like pretty intimidating words if you’ve never heard them before. These are just a few types of IT services that we offer here at Sierra. We provide various managed services across the board, and we hire people like Stephen Kaechele to ensure that all our customer’s needs […]
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What is VAM Software and Do I Need it?
In a world where media can be seen on every street corner, in every city, worldwide, it poses the question: Am I utilizing the best option to store and manage my video assets? Whether you manage video content for a large array of security cameras or your law firm is acquiring large amounts of evidential […]
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August Employee Spotlight: David Thiry
Sierra Experts is proud of our software development team. We hire talented and driven developers, like this month’s featured employee, David Thiry. David is one of our best software developers, and has been with the team at Sierra for more than three years. Before David joined the Sierra team, he attended Pittsburgh Technical College (formerly […]
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