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Enhance Your Brand and Boost Effectiveness with CCS Technology

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, entrepreneurs need to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to emerging trends and technologies. The rise of virtual and hybrid workforces has become a critical factor in maintaining business continuity and driving productivity. To excel in this new era, entrepreneurs must embrace innovative solutions that streamline operations and ensure […]

The Tech Detective’s Guide to Buying and Selling Companies

Picture this: You’re about to embark on a thrilling journey of buying or selling a company but lurking in the shadows are hidden mysteries of information technology (IT) needs. Fear not! CCS Technology Group, the tech detectives of the business world, are here to assess, decode, protect, integrate, and support! The Case of the Tech […]

Minimizing Employee Anxieties with IT Support

Joe Reiplinger and Chris Higgins from CCS Technology Group were guests on NBC Milwaukee’s TMJ4 “The Morning Blend”  and discussed the importance of having IT support for your business. According to PEW Research, more than 93% of today’s businesses rely on computers and information technology for their operations. Managing IT operations and security needs for […]

More IT Expertise – 40% Lower Cost

The average salary for an IT employee in Illinois is $77,267 in 2022. If you include compensation, benefits and payroll taxes, the average IT employee costs your company more than $90,000 per year or $7,500 per month.   If your 50 employee company has 2 IT employees, that’s $15,000 per month.   Why not cut your […]

Managed Services: Why Clients Choose Us

Infrastructure & User Support Our top-tier engineers know how to configure your network for optimum performance—having earned certifications from CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, Apple, and SonicWall. Tech Vendor Liaison Communication We manage communications with your tech vendors, so that you can focus on growing your business. Project Planning Our project planning team assists you on big […]

Biggest Hack in Q3 of 2022

On July 21st, 2022, just four weeks ago, Twitter made the news when a hacker who works under an alias posted on breach forums that they obtained 5.43 million twitter users personal data including email addresses and phone numbers. In less than 8 days on July 29th the post was taken down. The hacker responsible […]

Interview With An IT Apprentice

Jacob: “This is Jacob with CCS and today we are here with Viram. So Viram, tell me a bit about yourself.” Viram: “I’m 17 years old, a senior at rolling meadows high school and I’m in the D214 Apprenticeship program.”   Jacob: “What got you interested in pursuing IT?” Viram: “My dad’s worked in IT […]

Is Your Current MSP Really Protecting You And Your Business?

If you have concerns about the latest Microsoft vulnerability reported in the news, worry less with CCS! Our team is dedicated to providing fast solutions to technical problems that occur.  When you partner with CCS we monitor, protect, and prevent cyber threats like this. Below is what we’re doing to continuously protect our clients from […]

Why Your Business Needs a Managed Service Provider

What is an MSP? An MSP is a Managed Service Provider. Managed services means you outsource the responsibility for the security/maintenance of your computer network. When done well, managed services can create operational efficiencies and reduce expenditures—a one-two knockout punch!   Why Should You Consider an MSP? Outsourcing IT to an MSP allows your team […]

Cybersecurity Insurance to Protect Your Data

Cybersecurity is one of the foremost concerns of many companies today. Especially for small and medium businesses that utilize online sales. To face these unforeseeable attacks, you can prepare ahead of time by taking out a dependable cybersecurity insurance plan. This coverage gives you a chance to recoup what you might potentially lose in the […]