Ryan Lakin, Author at IronEdge Group

IronEdge to Exhibit Microsoft Business Applications Summit, June 10th-11th in Atlanta, Georgia

June 7, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

IronEdge Group will be exhibiting at the Microsoft Business Application Summit on June 10-11, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The event gives Analysts, Business Users, IT Professionals, and Developers a chance to connect with experts and gain insight on the tools they use every day. IronEdge Group’s attendance is a […]

Endpoint Security: Why Your Company Needs It

April 23, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

The number of cybersecurity threats is growing on a daily basis. Online theft is the fastest-growing criminal activity in the United States today. Contributing to this growth is the rise of BYOD, or Bring Your Own Device, practices by employees, as well as the sheer number of company owned devices in and out of the […]

Why Your Employees Are A Cyber Criminal’s Primary Target

April 10, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

Some companies may assume that external threats are the most important problem that they need to protect against when it comes to cyber security. However, Mcaffee found that 43 percent of data breaches were caused by internal actors. Of those, 21 percent came from unintentional actions by employees. Why Employees Become Cyber Criminal Targets Employees […]

Mitigating General Contractors’ IT Risks with Business Continuity

April 2, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

As a General Contractor in the digital age, you rely heavily on information technology to run your business. From VoIP phone systems and hosted email for basic communications, to cloud-based file sharing solutions for sharing design plans between engineering and on-site project managers – it’s no wonder then why operations come screeching to a halt […]

File Sharing Solutions for General Contractors and Construction Companies

March 19, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

As a Managed IT Service Provider who provides IT Services for General Contractors, we understand the challenges General Contractors face when it comes to sharing data between teams spread across multiple offices and off-site locations. This article will cover the file sharing solution we provide for the construction industry which overcomes this challenge. Whether you’re […]

IronEdge Group Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services

February 26, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

Houston, Texas, February 26th, 2019 – IronEdge Group, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named IronEdge Group to its 2019 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with innovative approaches to managed services. These services help customers improve […]

Construction Industry IT: Understanding Unique Challenges

February 6, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

Large general contractors, engineering firms and other businesses in the construction industry face a number of unique technical challenges that dictate their information technology strategy. Many opportunities exist for construction companies to modernize their operations and benefit from mobile devices, the cloud and other modern technology. However, this industry’s adoption rate of new solutions lags […]

Construction Contractor Cyber Security: DoD Compliance with DFARS/NIST 800-171

February 2, 2019 by Ryan Lakin

In the wake of numerous recent data breaches, cyber security has become a very high priority for the Department of Defense (DoD). All construction firms that have contracts with the DoD must now comply with the DFARS Cyber Security mandate. Let’s take a look at everything you need to know if you want to keep […]

The Role of the IT Company in Today’s Banking Experience

November 13, 2018 by Ryan Lakin

The banking industry of the 21st century has become technologically advanced. Let’s take a look at how the specific IT and technology needs of a bank/financial institution can be supplemented by partnering up with an IT company that specializes in financial services, and how they can leverage that technology to meet a customer’s needs, improve […]

How Much Should You Be Spending on IT Support?

November 6, 2018 by Ryan Lakin

Information Technology spending is certainly a more complex affair than many other business purchases, with a host of options and pricing systems. Let’s break down your options, the headline figures, and the forgotten factors that go into the real costs. In-House IT Staff Full-time salaried staff may seem the simplest option when it comes to […]