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 a seamless transition to remote work environments. CCS Technology Group’s managed IT services offer the ideal solution for entrepreneurs looking to extend their company’s brand and enhance effectiveness in the digital workplace.

Streamlined Operations for Virtual or Hybrid Workforces
Managing IT infrastructure can be challenging, especially with dispersed teams and remote working arrangements. CCS Technology Group specializes in providing comprehensive managed IT services that enable entrepreneurs to optimize their operations, irrespective of their workforce’s location. By leveraging their expertise, entrepreneurs can focus on their core business activities while leaving the complexities of IT management in capable hands.

Seamless Collaboration and Communication
Effective collaboration and communication are pivotal for virtual or hybrid workforces. CCS Technology Group offers robust tools and platforms that facilitate seamless interaction among team members, regardless of their physical location. Through their managed IT services, entrepreneurs can ensure that their teams have access to secure and reliable communication channels, project management tools, and virtual meeting platforms. All of our managed service platforms include complimentary company branded virtual backgrounds to ensure our client’s brand is maintained despite an employee’s physical location. Such infrastructure empowers employees to collaborate efficiently, enhancing productivity and fostering a strong team dynamic.

Enhanced Data Security and Privacy
With the increasing reliance on digital platforms and remote access, data security and privacy have become paramount concerns for entrepreneurs. CCS Technology Group understands the importance of safeguarding sensitive business information. Their managed IT services include robust security measures, such as firewalls, encryption protocols, and regular data backups, ensuring that critical data remains secure from potential threats. By partnering with CCS, entrepreneurs can instill confidence in their stakeholders, reinforcing their brand’s commitment to protecting sensitive information.

Scalable Solutions for Business Growth
Entrepreneurs are constantly striving for business growth and expansion. CCS Technology Group’s managed IT services are designed to support this journey. With scalable solutions tailored to individual business needs, entrepreneurs can easily adapt their IT infrastructure to accommodate changes in their workforce size or operational requirements. Whether scaling up or down, CCS ensures that the technology foundation remains robust and aligned with the business’s objectives.

24/7 Technical Support
Downtime and technical issues can severely impact business operations, leading to lost productivity and revenue. CCS Technology Group offers managed IT service packages which provide round-the-clock technical support to address any IT challenges promptly. Their team of experienced professionals offers proactive monitoring, rapid issue resolution, and comprehensive support, ensuring that entrepreneurs and their virtual or hybrid workforces can operate smoothly without interruption.

In the era of virtual or hybrid workforces, entrepreneurs need a reliable partner to navigate the complexities of IT management and optimize their operations. CCS Technology Group’s managed IT services offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to extend their company’s brand, enhance effectiveness, and drive productivity in virtual or hybrid work environments. By leveraging their expertise, entrepreneurs can focus on their core competencies and confidently embrace the future of work. Partnering with CCS Technology Group is an investment in the success and growth of your business in the digital age.

To learn more visit us at www.ccstechnologygroup.com or call us at 224-232-5500.

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 Assessment: When buying or selling a company, understanding its IT infrastructure is crucial. CCS Technology Group dons its detective hat and conducts a comprehensive assessment, examining the existing technology stack, hardware, software, networks, and security protocols. Their team of tech-savvy investigators leaves no stone unturned, delivering a detailed report on the company’s IT strengths, weaknesses, and future potential.

Decoding the IT Blueprint: Every good detective needs a blueprint to crack the case, and CCS Technology Group excels in mapping out an IT roadmap for companies. They consider the business’s current and future goals, scalability requirements, and industry trends to design a customized IT strategy. With their expertise, entrepreneurs can navigate the intricate maze of IT solutions, ensuring a seamless integration of technology during the buying or selling process.

Cybersecurity Chronicles: In the digital realm, cyber threats lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike. CCS Technology Group acts as the guardian of data security, fortifying the company’s defenses against potential breaches. Their team of cyber sleuths conducts vulnerability assessments, implements robust security protocols, and educates employees about best practices. By partnering with CCS, entrepreneurs can confidently assure potential buyers or sellers that their valuable data is safe and sound.

Unmasking IT Integration: Challenges Merging two companies often comes with IT integration challenges. CCS Technology Group takes the lead, working behind the scenes to seamlessly integrate disparate IT systems, ensuring compatibility, and minimizing disruptions. Their tech wizards ensure that data migration, software integration, and network harmonization are executed flawlessly, saving entrepreneurs from headaches, and keeping the business running smoothly.

The Magical Support Portal: Every detective needs a trusty sidekick, and CCS Technology Group’s support portal is just that. Entrepreneurs and their teams can access a magical world of 24/7 technical support, where their IT queries and challenges are swiftly resolved. The support portal becomes the go-to resource for troubleshooting, software updates, and expert guidance, ensuring a stress-free transition during the buying or selling process.

The Happy Ending With CCS Technology Group as your IT Partner: The buying or selling journey ends on a high note. Entrepreneurs can confidently showcase their company’s IT strengths, align technology with business goals, and assure potential buyers or sellers of a seamless transition. The tech detectives at CCS Technology Group have successfully unraveled the mysteries of IT needs, leaving entrepreneurs to celebrate their newfound success.

In this exciting tale of technology and business, CCS Technology Group emerges as the hero, solving the mysteries of IT needs during the buying and selling process. With their expertise, entrepreneurs can confidently navigate the digital landscape, ensuring a smooth transition and a bright future for their business. So, put on your detective hat, embrace the power of CCS Technology Group, and embark on your own thrilling journey of buying or selling a company!

About CCS Technology Group
Our goal is simple. We aim to deliver IT support that’s responsive, effective, and convenient. After all, technology should make it easier to run your business.
Enlist us to manage your IT needs, so you can focus on your business, business development, and acquisition targets free from headaches and hassles.
To learn more visit us at www.ccstechnologygroup.com or call us at 224-232-5500.

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 these systems falls on in-house resource, or an outsourced managed IT services firm, such as CCS Technology Group.   Take a look:

 

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 IT expenses by more than 40% and get access to the expertise of 30 IT professionals instead of 2 IT employees? This is the value of an IT Managed Services Provider.

 

Reduce your IT expenses AND have access to industry-leading IT best practices including cybersecurity protection, network support, PC and server updates and help desk support for all your employees. We also monitor all your IT systems 24 hours a day to detect issues before they affect your network performance.

 

We want to be your technology partner. Call us today at 224-840-5868 to find out how you can get comprehensive IT expertise while also reducing your IT expenses dramatically.

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 and small projects (e.g., Office 365 migration, server upgrade, firewall installation).

  • Asset Inventory Maintenance

CCS tracks all network hardware/software, including workstations (laptops/desktops), firewalls, access points, etc.—and provides a copy for your inventory records

  • Licensing & Warranty Tracking

Tired of the alerts notifying you to extend your Microsoft Office licensing? We manage it for you. Better yet, we process the renewals, too!

  • Hardware & Software Procurement Advising

If your hardware is out of date (or approaching end of life), CCS advises you on which hardware will fit perfectly in the network and within your budget.

  • Cyber Security Training & Testing / Password Management

CCS provides your team with critical cyber training.  We run simulated phishing attacks to ensure that your employees know how to spot a hacker—and, in the process, can protect your sensitive data. We also enforce a strict password policy and can quickly supply the password to an employee who has forgotten it.

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 was attempting to sell this information for just over $30,000. This vulnerability was brought to light in January 2022 by a white hat hacker. Twitter announced that the vulnerability had been patched but with 5.4 million users’ data breached, we find that the patch was not secure enough.

If you have any questions on cyber security and how to avoid being a victim contact us today for a free consultation. Lastly a friendly reminder, make sure to use some form of multifactor authentication. It is never too late to secure your digital life.

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 and when I was 11 years old in middle school, I attended an IT career fair & joined a coding club.”

 

Jacob: “What certifications have you pursued so far?”

Viram: “I have my CompTIA ITF and my CompTIA A+.”

 

Jacob: “When did you start your apprenticeship at CCS?”

Viram: “I started on June 6th and have been here for one month.”

 

Jacob: “Has CCS helped you further your experience in the IT field?”

Viram: “Yes, one hundred percent, they’ve provided me with hands on experience that I felt I was lacking, it is one thing is to be taught in a classroom but it’s another thing to be physically doing the work.”

 

Jacob: “What do you like most about being a part of CCS?”

Viram: “The energetic environment.”

 

Jacob: “What do you see yourself doing in the future?”

Viram: “I see myself going to college majoring in computer science, and I do plan to stay with CCS.”

 

Jacob: “Do you want to specialize in an individual field?”

Viram: “I want to pursue cyber security.”

 

Jacob: “What’re you currently doing for CCS?”

Viram: “Taking on client tickets, speaking with customers, and resolving issues like troubleshooting.”

 

Jacob: “What led you to CCS?”

Viram: “I’ve been in the computer and network pathway with school for 3 years, the distract manager reached out to me and explained a new challenging opportunity which was this apprenticeship, that guided me to CCS, and CCS allowed me to apply my skills learned from the computer networking pathway.”

 

Jacob: “Who has provided the most support in your role here at CCS so far?”

Viram: “It’s really been everybody here, but if I had to pick one person it would be Chris Adams has been a major help and has guided me to help my success, I truly see CCS as a very tight knit company.”

 

We here at CCS would like to thank Viram for being a hard worker eager to learn, and all of Distract 214 for encouraging young great minds like Viram to pursue their dreams and equipping them with the tools and opportunities to do so.

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 the Follina Vulnerability and numerous other exploitations that hackers use every day.

 

– Our email filters were immediately updated to watch for affected Office files coming inbound to our clients.

–  We pushed the recommended Microsoft workaround to our client machines automatically in the background, while they continued to work.

– With our 2 Managed Detection & Response (MDR) security tools that our clients are now being protected by CCS can detect and stop an infection before it causes more damage for the client.

 

CCS is SECURITY OBSESSED. Contact us to understand how we can protect YOU!

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 to focus on building your business and providing exceptional service, without having to troubleshoot IT issues.

 

Rather than hiring IT staff, which is costly when you factor in both salary and benefits, CCS Technology will become your go-to IT resource. Our certified, top-tier engineers collectively offer you a much deeper knowledge pool. And, unlike staff, our engineers are available 24/7. No more worrying about the computer network when your “IT guy” is on vacation, home sick, or, worse yet, in the hospital.

 

As you well know, your business relies heavily on technology. You need it to work. That’s where CCS Technology makes a difference. We fix problems before they occur to keep your IT running.

 

CCS Technology proactively monitors the health of your network 24/7, while also applying essential security patches and software updates. And, unlike some MSPs, when you need someone onsite, CCS will dispatch an engineer quickly to rectify the problem. Of course, peace of mind comes with a price, but that cost is much less than the expense of unexpected tech issues that aren’t in the budget.

 

Bottom line—partnering with CCS Technology means your business will run more efficiently, which translates into serious cost savings.

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 face of a cyber-attack. The risk of cyberattacks gets higher each year as online criminals continue to improve in their craft. They work around the clock, devising new and innovative methods to supersede whatever security software IT companies create. As a business owner, you must always be on your toes and ensure your network and data are secure. Ask yourself, is your business currently protected with the latest cybersecurity technology? If you’re like most business owners, you probably don’t have the time to worry about such things, but you should.

Boost Your Protection with Cybersecurity Insurance

It is wise to consider investing in a comprehensive cybersecurity insurance plan. Despite having seemingly ironclad protection, there is no 100% guarantee that hackers will not be able to penetrate your virtual walls. These crooks are extremely good at what they do. Just in case the unthinkable happens, and you fall victim to a nasty cyber incident, a cybersecurity insurance plan can at least help you recover some, if not all, of the losses and damages.

MSP Standards for Cybersecurity Insurance

As the need for cybersecurity insurance becomes more pressing, you must also become more discriminating in choosing a managed services provider to handle your cybersecurity insurance needs. However, as the business owner, you must fill out the form yourself instead of passing on this task to your MSP. However, your MSP can help you with much of the information you’ll need to fill out the form. If you are working with a Managed Service Provider, it makes sense to ask them if they have the resources to connect you with a reliable cybersecurity insurance agent. They will undoubtedly have plenty of contacts, and it would be in their best interest to recommend the best agent for you. Of course, you can also find an agent on your own if you wish, but you do have to be wary of unscrupulous entities such as fly-by-night companies who will suddenly be unreachable when you want to make a claim. Cyber insurance is recommended for all businesses these days. However, by no means will it make your business invincible against cybercrimes. Even after taking out a trustworthy policy, the MSP should continue providing first-class security solutions to your business. The more levels of top-quality protection you employ, the safer your business will be.

Why Choosing the Right MSP Is Important

Taking out an insurance policy for cybersecurity is not as simple as some business owners think. More than just adding such a plan, there is the matter of making sure you get paid back any losses. Cybersecurity insurance can protect your business against financial loss caused by cyber-attacks. The plan may include coverage for financial losses. Such as data breaches, data theft, ransomware extortion payments, system or network takeover, and company losses. This coverage is even more important if you store your sensitive data on a local server in your office. These systems can be easily breached by hackers looking for an easy target. If this is the case and you do not wish to look into cyber insurance, you should consider storing your data in the cloud for enhanced security. An experienced MSP can help you handle these procedures, and we recommend that you investigate them. Experts say that in 2022 the rate of cybercrime is expected to escalate even further. If you want to protect your assets, let us know! Let’s talk about how security, protection, and cyber insurance can help with the growth and success of your business in the coming year!