Strategy tips for private equity firms

Mastering how to buy and manage a private equity firm is important for its success — but what about an exit strategy? Once you enter the private equity lifecycle, attention shifts to successful management and exit strategies so you can relinquish ownership for a profit. Exiting private equity firms isn’t always a straight path due

Benefits of network management

Fast and reliable networks are essential for businesses. Employees rely on consistent connectivity for communication and productivity tools, while customers expect smooth access to online services. However, managing complex network infrastructure — with numerous devices, applications, and data flows — can be challenging.

Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Regular Patching

Implementing a consistent and comprehensive patching schedule is not just recommended—it’s critical to keeping your organization’s software and devices secure. And you don’t have to go it alone – lean on us for monthly patches to keep your devices secure and up to date

Reasons to implement a global service desk

When running a global business, managing international customers can be challenging. For example, clients in other time zones may contact your company overnight, but your team is not able to respond until the morning, when the client is already asleep. Hiring a 24/7 internal team can be expensive, so consider implementing a global service desk

What is the best server for a private equity firm?

Your teams rely on fast data access and modeling applications that demand seamless performance. Downtime and data loss are simply unacceptable. Here are some of the most suitable server options for private equity firms: On-premises servers: On-premises servers offer a customizable solution for firms requiring maximum control over their data and security.

How to find the right XDR services

Adding extended detection and response (XDR) technology to your organization’s security stack helps filter out cyberattacks, even when attackers use sophisticated means to evade detection. According to a 2023 Statista report, the average data breach cost for businesses globally in 2023 alone was $4.45 million.

Risks of Not Being Compliant With SEC Cybersecurity Guidelines

Cybersecurity noncompliance results from neglecting the guidelines established by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), making your sensitive data vulnerable to hackers. Data breaches also affect your customer’s trust in your company and compromise their information. Given the inherent risks of a cyberattack, the SEC introduced new rules requiring public companies to be

Why private equity firms need cybersecurity?

Although hedge funds, family offices, and other asset managers must also prioritize cybersecurity, private equity firms face a particularly complex challenge. Due to the vast amount of personal and financial data they handle, these firms are a prime target for bad actors. That’s why private equity firms must improve their cybersecurity practices and foster a

What are endpoint services?

Any device that connects to a computer network is an endpoint. Laptops, desktop computers, smartphones, and tablets are all examples of these devices. Securing endpoints in a business setting can be challenging, as IT teams have less access to these devices than internal networking infrastructure.

Think Switching IT and Cybersecurity MSPs is a Big Lift? Think Again

When it comes to switching MSPs, we understand it can seem like a big lift. No one wants to switch MSPs—it’s a hassle and you don’t have time for service disruptions. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Inside the Largest IT Outage in History: Why Sweeping it Under the Rug Won’t Cut it

While many MSPs are moving on from the CrowdStrike incident, Agio isn’t. Although not impacted, we’re taking this opportunity to learn and continuously improve. Whether you suffered the blue screen of death or were spared, there’s a boatload of lessons here that we can’t afford to ignore.

What is the easiest way to switch IT providers?

There are many reasons why your organization might consider switching IT providers. When you outsource IT, you may experience frequent downtime due to technical difficulties, unreliable security that does not scale with your business, and unclear communication. Your company may consider a new provider that addresses these issues and provides precursive measures to minimize downtime.