Celera Networks IT Blogs

It’s hard to imagine the worst-case scenario happening to you. But that doesn’t stop Andover residents and millions of other people from purchasing homeowner’s, renters or auto insurance, does it? Just like any other type of insurance you invest in for a rainy day,...

At Celera Networks, we know effective IT project management can spell the difference between success and failure. Yet surprisingly, the Project Management Institute (PMI) reports many businesses don’t fully understand the value of project management. It’s no wonder so...

Most ransomware attacks are initiated by organized crime, according to Clear Data. Tony Soprano, anyone? When you think about it, it’s really no different than a shakedown. But instead of Soprano strong-arming you in an alley to extort your money,...

TechRepublic reports that a midsized company gets alerts for more than 200,000 events and threats each day — far too many than even the most experienced team of human tech experts should be expected to handle. AI, or artificial intelligence, can provide a major...

If there’s one industry that cybercriminals love to attack, it’s finance. Organizations within the industry, like banks, insurance companies and brokerage firms, are rife with confidential customer financial information that hackers are eager to steal. Moreover,...

As technology advances, it offers businesses and organizations new opportunities to grow. However, when given the opportunity to expand, these advances can also make managing your IT in-house difficult. Times like these can drive an organization to outsource its IT to...

In today’s competitive society, businesses need to rely on a robust IT infrastructure to stay ahead of the competition. You can achieve your IT goals by partnering with the right people and utilizing efficient technology. When you have a business to manage, the last...

A proper business digital clean-up involves more than trashing old files and updating passwords. An effective business digital clean-up requires revisiting IT lifecycle management, security vulnerability assessments and backup and disaster recovery strategies to...

Spring is here, which means it’s time to throw open your windows to let in some fresh, clean air. Let’s take the same tactics you would use when spring cleaning your house and apply them to your business technology! A digital clean-up can often be used to help...

A 2021 Accenture survey found that 83% of workers around the globe prefer a hybrid workforce model. Hybrid work models gained popularity after the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020 when businesses had to rethink how business gets done. It turns out, businesses can thrive with...

In today’s digital world, workers are keener to follow a career path where working hybrid is an option. The flexibility that is promised and the benefits that follow are all a reality for most businesses. With this being said, the right technology is needed to support...

Section 179 Provides End-of-Year Tax Benefits Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to write off the total purchase price of any qualifying equipment or software in the year it was purchased or financed. This deduction was designed to help small businesses...

For many businesses, tax season can be the most stressful time of the year. Fortunately, there are technology tax deductions out there, including Section 179. Not only can this deduction help businesses save on expenses — it can also help them grow. The Section 179...

Cyber Awareness Month 2022 October marks the start of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022, which is designed to help businesses protect themselves from online threats and bring overall awareness to cybersecurity. This month is dedicated to creating tools and resources...

Cybercrimes are becoming more rampant worldwide as cyberattacks like ransomware, malware and phishing become commonplace. With global cybercrime damage amounting to $16 billion a day, it’s important for businesses to have cyber readiness to avoid financial damage to...

The cybersecurity insurance market has grown exponentially in recent years, and it’s only expected to continue expanding. In fact, by 2028, the market is expected to be valued at a staggering $26.24 billion. It’s clear that as cybercriminals become more adept,...

In today’s digital world, we rely on our business technology more than ever. That’s why you should be doing everything you can to protect your data and technology. In order for your business to stay protected, you need a disaster recovery plan. According to the...

We all know how important our business data is in today's digital world. We are creating and using tons of new data every day. In fact, according to Forbes, there are 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created every 24 hours. And much of this business data is essential to...

In 2021, Verizon found that of the almost 80,000 cybercrime incidents reported, over 5,000 of those incidents were confirmed data breaches. Data theft is a rising problem for all businesses, and as bad actors come up with new tactics, cyberattacks continue to happen...

Remember when HAL from Space Odyssey made us all afraid of the potential evils of artificial intelligence? Ah, the innocence of 1968. Today, AI has transitioned into mainstream society, and the only thing we’re afraid of as business owners is not being agile enough to...

Most ransomware attacks are initiated by organized crime, according to Clear Data. Tony Soprano, anyone? When you think about it, it’s really no different than a shakedown. But instead of Soprano strong-arming you in an alley to extort your money, cybercriminals...