Managed Services

The Dangers of VPN Tunnels and How Managed Services Can Help

Virtual private networks (VPNs) have become a staple technology for businesses in recent years. VPNs encrypt internet traffic, and routing it through a private network allows secure remote access to company resources and data. However, VPNs also come with some significant risks if not properly managed. At Intelinet Systems, we use our managed IT support to help the businesses we help avoid some of the biggest issues that involve VPNs and technological success. Let’s take a look at some of the main dangers of VPN tunnels and how partnering with a managed service provider can help mitigate these risks.

The Importance of Firewall Managed Services

Firewalls are a critical component of any organization’s cybersecurity strategy. They act as a barrier between your internal network and external threats, filtering incoming and outgoing traffic according to a defined set of security rules. However, configuring and managing enterprise-grade firewalls requires specialized expertise that most IT teams lack. In order to save time and money, instead of training and hiring out an in-house IT team, working with a managed services provider like Intelinet Systems can provide immense value. Let’s take a closer look! What are Firewall Managed Services? Firewall-managed services provide ongoing management, monitoring, and maintenance of your

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Is Your Business Ready for Managed IT Services? 7 Signs It’s Time to Outsource

In today’s digital world, technology is critical for businesses of all sizes. However, managing your own IT infrastructure can be complex, time-consuming, and expensive. This is why many organizations are turning to managed IT service providers to handle their technology needs. But how do you know if your business is ready to make the switch to outsourced IT support? Here are seven signs it may be time to bring in a managed services provider (MSP): 1. You’re Spending Too Much Time on IT Issues If your staff is constantly troubleshooting tech problems, installing updates, responding to security threats,

The Hidden Costs of Bringing IT In-House: Why You Need a Managed IT Provider

Many small and midsize businesses assume that handling their IT systems and infrastructure internally will save them money compared to working with a managed IT services provider. However, there are many hidden costs associated with managing IT in-house that companies frequently overlook. When factoring in these unseen expenses, an in-house IT department often ends up costing significantly more than partnering with a managed service provider (MSP) that offers economies of scale. Let’s break down the major hidden costs that come with building an in-house IT department. We’ll also look at how partnering with an MSP like Intelinet Systems

Cloud Storage: THE COMPLETE CLOUD (Really it’s Complete IT)

The Complete Cloud … It’s here … and better than ever! Although I’m sure you’ve heard about the Cloud, do you know how much it costs and what it can do? Trust me on this – once you’ve experienced the Cloud, you’ll never want to go back. And here’s the good news… it is priced to fit into anyone’s budget, including unlimited cloud storage, but it’s on a per user basis.

Is Your Website Bringing Leads or Hurting Business?

Your Website is a reflection of your company, your products and your services, and it needs to be visually appealing, polished and professional. It may be the first and only impression a potential customer receives of your company, and acts as your online business card as well. By now, 98% of us have a website for our business, but is yours bringing leads? An attractive site is far more likely to generate a positive impression and keep visitors on your site once they arrive. The key is to have a clean and effective website, that can deliver your brand and

The Naughty & Nice (IT) List: You Better Be Checking It Twice!

✱ 7 Disaster Preparedness Tips Intelinet Systems Customers MUST Know ✱ It’s a fact—99% of y’all will read the first few lines of this article and then delete it. Please do not! Take a few minutes to read this… As I walked into my doctor’s building today (a four-story building over by Medical City in Dallas) I saw box fans in every office – all throughout the building. I asked the receptionist what had happened. Apparently, a patient from the hospital’s psych ward had escaped and decided to sleep in the stairwell overnight. At some point, he must have turned

More Internet Speed For Less $$$

It’s very possible AND easy to do! Think about it… We change the oil in our cars every so often. We get our teeth cleaned every so often. We balance our checkbook every so often… OK, I’m not good about this one, but my point is… Have you done a telecom audit this year? Did you know, the average Intelinet customer could save between $200 and $500 (or possibly more) each month in telecom services? That is an average of $5,400 a year in saving! With Intelinet Systems, you have full access to specialists, engineers and all the pricing discounts

What’s your Hardware Flavor?

From the Desk of Jeff Wheeler, Managing Partner of Intelinet Systems Ever since I was a young boy, I’ve had a LOT of questions. I like to know what makes people “tick” and how things work. I think that’s why I ended up in the IT business – it’s by far the best way to measure data, predict algorithms, and the most effective way to calculate what people really want and/or need. Recently, I’ve been pondering something that I see in my line of work, time after time… At Intelinet Systems, we sell a ton of hardware and software, for

IT Budgeting for 2016 plus vCIO Services for Free!

Come to find out, some of our clients still don’t know about one of the free perks we offer—vCIO planning. Even though it’s becoming very popular, and widely used around the world, there are still many people who haven’t heard much about this service. A vCIO, or virtual Chief Information Officer, collaborates with and advises clients’ IT departments and performs the same functions as a conventional CIO would. Why a vCIO? Because some organizations may not have the need for a full-time officer, while many more simply can’t afford to staff a CIO – this is where a virtual CIO