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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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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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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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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From Steel City to Smart City
The city of Pittsburgh has undergone many transformations throughout its history. From being a steel industry titan to becoming a cultural center for food and the arts, Pittsburgh has always managed to successfully reinvent itself by remaining relevant in modern culture. Now, it seems another transformation has already begun. Over the last few years, Pittsburgh […]
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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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Heat Advisory: How To Keep Your Data Cool This Summer
July has arrived and you know what that means… so has the heat. While you’re pulling out the fans and air conditioners, it’s important to note that you’re not alone in needing to stay cool this summer. Your data is also prone to feeling the adverse effects of extreme heat. Now you may be asking, […]
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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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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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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. So, what if I told you the spending 4+ years of studying, stressing, and burning a hole in your pocket could be […]
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Don’t Become A Victim Of A KRACK Attack
Recently, a researcher at the University of Leuven, Mathy Vanhoef, discovered vulnerabilities with WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 – the most widely used Wi-Fi protocol). These vulnerabilities, according to Vanhoef, give attackers access to sensitive information (passwords, messages, photos, etc.), as well as the capability to inject malicious data into your devices. These attackers start […]
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Maintenance Window Basics
In information technology, everything revolves around uptime. Uptime is the percentage of time that systems run without interruption. High availability (HA, meaning all services are available), is essential for the majority of businesses’ core functions. This study by Emerson Network Power and Ponemon Institute suggests that the average cost of a single minute of data […]
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Prevent Malware: Proactive vs. Reactive
By now, everyone knows not to click suspect emails, and use passwords like ‘12345’ right? Actually, ‘12345’ is still the most commonly used password, followed directly by ‘password’. Malware prevention efforts seem to be lacking despite the risks, on a large scale. Training is only one, albeit important, part of malware prevention. Prevent Instead of […]
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Patch Automation
It’s incredible to imagine how many security exploits are avoidable just by patching systems. According to Verizon’s 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report, 85% of successful exploits stem from the top 10 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE’s) only. Those are known vulnerabilities with a patch readily available. Patch management is extremely important to avoid security breaches, […]
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5 Common Technology Issues for Small Business
Let’s face the facts – while technology provides a measurable benefit to business of all sizes, it can be difficult for small business to know how much to budget, and where to invest in technology. With great benefit comes great responsibility, as well. Technology related security has become as important as a business’ physical security. […]
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National Veterans Small Business Week
This week, November 2nd- 7th, is recognized for the second year as National Veterans Small Business Week. It is conducted by the U.S. Small Business Administration, where they host events across the country, to celebrate and support current and future veteran owned businesses. Small businesses are crucial to our nation’s economy. In the US, there […]
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3 Questions to Ask About Your Business Website
In today’s technology driven world, every successful business has a website, but is their website successful? When it comes to a website there are three questions to ask yourself: Is my website appealing to my customers? Is my website’s data safe and secure? Is my website device agnostic? You can’t just slap your logo into […]
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Email Marketing: What it is and why it?
Email marketing is sending an email to a group of potential or current customers that advertises service offerings, requests business, solicits sales or donations, or just offers a news update. Sending email campaigns can help to build loyalty, trust, and brand awareness. Some of the benefits of email marketing are: 1. It’s marketing with a […]
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Three Key Benefits of Remote IT Support
Remote IT support allows a technician to diagnose a problem, troubleshoot possible solutions, and verify an implemented solution has resolved the issue, all via the internet through desktop sharing. Below we’ve outlined the three key benefits that having a remote IT support team will provide for your business. Three key benefits of remote IT support […]
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Improving Your Small Business’s Online Presence
In today’s digital era, consumers often turn to the internet as their first step in making buying decisions. Below we’ve outlined three areas to focus on to help improve your small business’s online presence. 1. Social Media Social Media is a growing trend and a great way to unobtrusively connect with your customer base. By […]
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