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TSI is celebrating its 30th anniversary
By Jeremy Louise | January 27th, 2020 | Managed Services
TSI just celebrated its 30th anniversary, so we wanted to share this article from 1990 when most people had no clue what the Internet was, when every service call was performed on-site (phone support was free 😊), and our hourly rates were $55.00/hr.! It’s been a remarkable journey thus far and we want to sincerely … Continued
New CISA recommendations following recent Iran hostilities
By Jeremy Louise | January 23rd, 2020 | Network Security
Due to recent events surrounding the increased hostilities between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a notification outlining their recommendations to safeguard against a potential state-sponsored cyber-attack. The notification contains the following recommendations: 1. Adopt a state of heightened awareness. This includes minimizing … Continued
Staying Safe during the 2019 Holiday Season
By Jeremy Louise | December 18th, 2019 | Business Operations
As always, the best security precaution is to be aware of your surroundings and ensure you’re adequately equipped to address some of the more hostile aspects of that environment. Today, this not only applies to your actual physical surroundings but extends to the cyber world as well. This fact should be kept in mind year-round, … Continued
2019 TSI Annual Shopping Outreach
By Jeremy Louise | December 13th, 2019 | Project & Contracted Services
With the winter holidays fast approaching, people start thinking more and more about their loved ones, spending a lot of time looking for that perfect little gift that makes them smile. Unfortunately, this is also a very stressful time of year for many local area families that struggle to make the holiday special for their … Continued
Why Contractors with CUI Don’t Really Need Gov’t Software Licensing for DFARS Compliance
By Chris Souza | December 11th, 2019 | Governance & IT Compliance
With the recent news that DFARS compliance requirements will start being enforced, we’ve seen a significant increase of questions concerning the role and application of ‘Government’ licensing- such as Office 365 Government or AWS GovCloud- for contractors possessing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Aside from adhering to DFARS compliance itself, Government licensing- notably for Office 365 … Continued
Think You’re Too Busy to Get Ready for That Big Thanksgiving Meal? Technology Has Something Different to Say
By Jeremy Louise | November 25th, 2019 | Project & Contracted Services
If I had to make a list of all the things I deeply love, “barbecue” and “technology” would undoubtedly be right at the top. In my position as an IT project manager at TSI, naturally my job takes care of the latter on a daily basis. But that doesn’t mean that I’m not totally dedicated … Continued
The CMMC Compliance Guide: Prepping, Paying and Implementing It
By Jeremy Louise | November 14th, 2019 | Governance & IT Compliance
Believe it or not, the day that many of us thought would never arrive is finally here: the Department of Defense is actually going to start enforcing the DFARS/NIST 800-171 compliance requirements. If the conversations that I’ve been having with a lot of my managed IT services clients are of any indication, there’s certainly a … Continued
What to Do When You Didn’t Plan Your Windows 7 to 10 Upgrade
By Jeremy Louise | November 5th, 2019 | Business Operations Managed Services
Ten years. That’s how long it has been since myself and my colleagues at TSI had to inform our clients that their beloved Windows XP machines would be going away. Once Microsoft had announced that it was ending support for that particular operating system, it represented a fundamental shift in the way that organizations managed … Continued
Guest Post: How IT Plays a Role in Protecting a Company’s Brand Image
By Joshua Buxbaum | October 28th, 2019 | Managed Services
These days, user-generated content (UGC) is essential for any company that wants to remain relevant and competitive. Allowing UGC on your platform is a must, as it harnesses the power of your product’s end-user. UGC does come with its fair share of risks, however, including brand-damaging issues like profanity, nudity, and racism. These elements could … Continued
Why You Don’t Really Need Penetration Testing… at Least, Not YET
By Jeremy Louise | October 23rd, 2019 | Network Security
Coming from a family that has been proudly serving the greater Boston area with innovative, technology-based solutions since 1989, a big part of my life involves staying up-to-date on everything going on in the IT space. When I’m not fielding calls with potential clients or helping existing ones better accomplish their long-term goals, I’m pouring … Continued