Are Your Apps Dangerous?
Apps make the modern technology world go ‘round. If it weren’t for apps, smartphones and other mobile devices wouldn’t be nearly as useful. Of course, there are many factors to…
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SSL & Security Concerns for 2021
Anyone with a computer is well aware of security concerns on the Internet. As time goes on, security and internet safety becomes more and more of an issue. It’s clear that hackers are becoming more advanced and…
Mobile vs Virtual Office – What’s the Difference?
Being mobile has never been easier. Technology makes it so you literally have your entire office within your pocket these days. The idea of being virtual and mobile might seem…
Are Your Cookies Safe?
The holiday season is upon us and we have many things to look forward to — even if this year will be a little bit different than others. This time…
Upgrading Servers Can Save You Money
Unless you’re running a one-man operation, there’s a high possibility that your entire business runs on a server or two. If you’ve been thinking about replacing or upgrading servers or…
Prepare for 2021
We think we’re safe when we say that 2020 has been…less than ideal. After the first quarter, we quickly found ourselves — both professionally and personally — in uncharted waters.…
Writing Off Technology Purchases for 2020
Regardless of your line of work, all businesses have one common goal in mind: to generate revenue. Of course, we all want to make a difference in the world and…
The Shrieks and Chills of Working from Home
This year has been…interesting, to say the least. One minute businesses were running normally. Seemingly overnight, many of us got the work-from-home position we always wanted. Within and beyond the…
VPN Security: Trick or Treat?
If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve probably seen pretty aggressive advertising for VPN services. On paper, they seem like something that can give you anything you would want…
Password Security: Don’t let your Password Haunt You
October is National Cybersecurity Month and password security is a big part of that! Cybersecurity is so important and appropriate to discuss considering how scary it is out there! As…
Virtual Office Scalability: Is Your Technology Setup Scalable?
If you aren’t thinking about virtual office scalability right now, you should be. Thanks to a microscopic virus, everything changed in an instant, including the business world. While we know…
Virtual Office: Can You Gain Mobility?
In our last article, we discussed the security benefits of using a virtual office. In this blog, we’ll cover how a virtual office can help to make your job easier and more…
Is your Virtual Office Secure?
Many companies have found themselves forcing employees to work from home throughout the pandemic and now as we navigate hybrid learning environments. This trend has been a long time coming,…
World-Class Experts Locally Focused
At Morrison-Maierle Systems, we don’t just claim to be IT experts – we earn this distinction each year. Companies across Montana trust Morrison-Maierle Systems to optimize, secure, and monitor their…
Why the Break-fix Model Doesn’t Work
So, you may be wondering why the break-fix model doesn’t work. Grandpa always said, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. While we love Grandpa, that truism isn’t always true.…
IT Professional Job Description – What do they really do?
So, you’re working on drafting an IT professional job description. This series covers the most important factors to consider before you hire an in-house IT tech or team. Our last article…
The Hidden Costs of Hiring an IT Tech
If your business is at the point where you’re thinking about hiring a fulltime IT tech, congratulations! Having enough consistent needs to fill this role means you’ve worked hard and…
Cyber Extortion: Don’t Be a Victim
We’ve all seen movies where a couple of thugs in trench coats walk into a store, take a look around and say something like, “Nice place you got here, shame…
How Secure is Your Data?
Hacking, Phishing, Ransomware, and over-all Data Breaches are on the rise. It seems that every advancement we make with data security, hackers are able to find a way through. In…
Is Cost Holding You Back?
Managing expenses is one of the core tasks of any business owner or manager. Nothing is free, so if you want to keep the lights on and your office staffed,…
Who Makes Your IT Purchases?
This month we’ve been discussing the value of updating your current technology. We are using Medical Offices as our example, but in reality, this information is important to all small…
Telemedicine, TeleMed, & TeleHealth
The current state of business is morphing into something we haven’t seen before. New ideas and procedures are being created every day to keep businesses running and to address these…
Two Ways to Install a VoIP Phone System
In our last two blogs, we’ve discussed the pros, cons, and popularity of using VoIP Phone Systems for small businesses. And we have concluded that VoIP technology is only going…
The Benefits of a VoIP Phone System
In last week’s blog, Can VoIP Help Your Business, we took a look at the pros, cons, and the ease of VoIP installation, and concluded that, yes, most likely it…
Can VoIP Help Your Business
We’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about VoIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol, which is just fancy jargon for an internet phone system. People are hearing from friends…
Something Good: A Note to Small Businesses
Something Good: A Note to Small Businesses At a business lunch a few months ago. Someone told us about a technique he likes to use during his daily employee meetings.…
The State of the Union: Where Technology Stands Coming Out of COVID-19
Over the past couple of months, everything has changed. Many of these changes will have ongoing impacts on our businesses. As we begin to see businesses looking toward their futures…
Five Tips for Working in the In-Between
We’ve reached an in-between status of this quarantine. Businesses are starting to open back up (with restrictions), but a lot of employees are finding themselves in an awkward spot between…
How Do We Make This Work? 5 Ways to Adapt in this New Work World
You’ve probably grown tired of hearing the words “adjusting to the new normal.” Unfortunately, though, there’s really no other way to say it. This pandemic has permanently changed our work…
Surf Securely while Staying at Home
As this COVID-19 crisis drags on, we’ve noticed a few new habits amongst our clients. Some have taken this opportunity to get their business in order and prepare for a…
9 Things To Do Before Business Picks Back Up
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, most businesses have slowed down. A recent Goldman Sach’s survey found that more than 50% of 1,500 small business owners said they couldn’t continue for more…
Surviving the New Workplace
With the ongoing situation in the world, there are many people who are either furloughed or have been outright laid off from their jobs. Those of us who can work…
The Risks of Cyberattacks with Windows 7
We hope you understand that this article is being written with tears in our eyes. After months of being part of the loud choir warning about the End of Life…
No Network Connection
No Network Connection Montana is expansive, rugged, and wild. It’s the fourth-largest state in the nation, with fewer than a million residents. That is the very reason many of…
Game on for 5G
Game on for 5G With the NFL’s Centennial Season underway, Verizon is kicking off 5G “Ultra Wideband” connectivity to 13 NFL stadiums. Attendance at professional sporting events has…
Employee Highlights – David Foss
News from Our Team David Foss received Morrison-Maierle’s Above & Beyond award this month! As a Computer Technician in our Missoula office, David works with clients all over…
What’s Better Than a Password?
What’s better than a password? We can think of a few things. It takes 0.29 milliseconds to crack a 7-character password. Brute force password attacks are commonplace now,…
Secure Your Home Network
Secure Your Home Network How many devices in your house connect to the internet? For some of us, the list is short… a few computers, tablets, cell phones,…
Small Business Cybersecurity
Small Business Cybersecurity The way we do business is evolving. Technology has had a drastic impact on the way we buy and sell goods and services, and the way we…
Social Media & Your Digital Fingerprint
Own IT – Social Media & Your Digital Fingerprint If you searched for your name on Google, what would the search results be? For many of us, the…
Tech Tips: Making the Most of New Features in Windows 10
Windows 10 Tips & Tricks Narrator Narrator is the built-in screen reader in Windows that reads aloud what’s on your screen so you can use that information to navigate…
Does My Business Need a Vendor Security Policy?
If You Engage Vendors, You Need a Vendor Security Policy In every industry, the risks inherent to doing business must be assessed and mitigated. The purpose of a…
What is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
What is Cybersecurity Awareness Month? Background Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of…
Next-Gen AV
A Message from our President We are committed to providing our clients with the best technology and security solutions on the market. As part of this commitment, we evaluate…
10 Cybersecurity Misconceptions
Top 10 Cybersecurity Misconceptions We’re kicking off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a list of the top ten misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity. How cyber aware are you? 1. My…
Employee Highlights – John Thomas
News from Our Team John Thomas is celebrating 14 years with Morrison-Maierle Systems this month! As our Technical Coordinator, John is focused on delivering exceptional project management services. He…
Client Spotlight – Yellowstone Art Museum
Photograph by Clyde Butcher “America the Beautiful” on Exhibition now at YAM Yellowstone Art Museum Established in 1964, the Yellowstone Art Museum exhibits, interprets, collects, and preserves art,…
Security that Stands Up to Ransomware
Security that Stands Up to Ransomware: Advanced Endpoint Protection & Response It’s inevitable – bad actors are going to try and access your network. In this environment, advanced detection…
Ransomware in Small-Town America
Ransomware in Small-Town America So far this year, over 170 ransomware attacks have been successfully executed on municipalities and state government systems, and there is sound reason to believe…
Client Spotlight – Missoula Downtown Association
Missoula Downtown Association Established in 1975, the Missoula Downtown Association (MDA) is a private non-profit, membership-based business organization dedicated to promoting, supporting, and enhancing the vitality of Downtown Missoula…
4 Months Until Windows 7 is Unsupported
Countdown to End of Life; Upgrade Now Microsoft has been urging Windows 7 users to make the move to Windows 10 for over a year, yet research from Kaspersky found…
Employee Highlights – Julie Maloney
News from Our Team Julie Maloney is celebrating 4 years with Morrison-Maierle Systems this month! As our Sales Coordinator, Julie is focused on delivering exceptional account management services and…
Community Happenings
News from Your Community Each city in Montana has a distinct character, and all have abundant opportunities for people to get involved. At Morrison-Maierle Systems, our employee-owners are deeply…
Montana Ranks 3rd in the Nation for Cyber Crime Risk
Montana Ranks 3rd in the Nation for Cyber Crime Risk We have conversations about cybersecurity with lots of Montana business owners, and the response we most often get is: “Me?…
Morrison-Maierle Systems Receives Elite Industry Award
Morrison-Maierle Systems Receives Elite Industry Award As computer networks and threat vectors become increasingly advanced, the demand for an informed IT strategy is rising. Many businesses and municipalities choose…
Windows 7 End of Life
Microsoft will end all support for Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 on January 14th, 2020. That may seem like the distant future, but updating critical IT infrastructure is an…
