NexusTek Again Ranked on CRN’s 2020 Elite 150 & MSP 500 Lists

NexusTek Again Ranked on CRN’s 2020 Elite 150 and MSP 500 Lists

NexusTek Again Ranked on CRN’s 2020 Elite 150 & MSP 500 Lists

Managed IT services provider recognized as one of the top providers in the IT Industry

Denver, CO (February 20, 2020) – NexusTek, a top national cloud, managed IT services and cyber security provider (MSP), today announced its placement in the Elite 150 and MSP 500 by CRN.

Placement on CRN’s list is a distinction that goes to the highest-performing managed service providers in North America. Companies that make this list have experienced substantial growth and stand out from their competitors.

“We are honored to be recognized in the Elite 150 list again this year,” said Michael Hamuka, CRO, NexusTek. “Our ability to deliver top tier customer satisfaction is a perfect complement in our ability to offer small to mid-sized businesses a single partner for true end-to-end IT services.”

“The impact that NexusTek is having on small to midsized businesses and the ability to scale has been significant over the past year. Our people, processes and core values are just a few of the components that set NexusTek apart from other providers. “

Today, thousands of businesses across the country entrust NexusTek to manage and optimize their respective IT environments for ongoing IT management, business continuity, productivity and cost-effectiveness. Working with NexusTek brings peace of mind to business leaders, who know they’ve partnered with an elite managed IT services provider that has the expertise and breadth of technology to support every operational touchpoint.

With over 24 years of experience, NexusTek provides holistic solutions that combine best-in-class technology and an experienced workforce of highly-skilled engineers and IT professionals to design, deliver, on-board and maintain IT operations, whether in the public cloud, private cloud, on-premise or multi-cloud environments.

The MSP 500 & Elite 150 lists will be featured in the February 2020 issue of CRN as well as online at https://www.crn.com/news/managed-services/the-2020-managed-service-provider-500.

About NexusTek

Trusted by thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), NexusTek is a national managed IT services provider with a comprehensive portfolio comprised of end-user services, cloud, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT consulting. We design holistic solutions for customers that deliver a superior end-user experience, backed by a 24/7/365 domestically staffed support team. NexusTek Managed Service Plans offer end-to-end IT management with fixed-monthly, per-user pricing through which SMBs can leverage helpdesk, backup, disaster recovery, dedicated engineers, security, 24×7 remote support and network monitoring services while creating predictable IT budgets.

NexusTek is ranked number 22 on the 2019 Channel Futures MSP 501 list of top Managed Services Provider worldwide, is the 2018 Channel Futures MSP of the Year, the fourth fastest-growing company on CRN‘s 2019 Fast Growth 150 list, the highest position of any MSP, a two-time CRN MSP Elite 150 list member, and award-winning Microsoft Gold Partner.

Included in its all-encompassing products and services portfolio are: IT support and outsourced help desk backed by multiple domestic NOCs (Network Operation Centers) for redundancy; hosted infrastructure and cloud services; professional IT consulting and virtual CIO (vCIO) services; disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS); cyber security services; server and network monitoring; unified communications and voice-over-IP (VoIP); Microsoft 365; enterprise content management; and many more IT solutions. An SSAE 16 SOC II certified company which, as of 2018, has also qualified for the GDPR rider, NexusTek adheres to rigorous, industry-accepted auditing standards for service companies. This achievement reflects the transparency and control that comes from managed private cloud service environments.

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5 Reasons to Love Your IT Provider

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5 Reasons to Love your IT Provider

5 Reasons to Love Your IT Provider

Valentine’s Day is approaching and hackers LOVE finding ways to get into your company’s network. This is one of the reasons that having an IT provider on your business’ side is so important. But that isn’t the only reason to love your IT provider. Here are some of the main reasons that you should absolutely love your company’s IT provider: 

  • Your IT Provider keeps you safe and secure. Proactive monitoring by your managed service provider (MSP) mitigates effects of cyber attacks as well as often stopping them in their tracks. Your IT provider should be watching for and protecting from viruses caused by malware, ransomware, and any other infiltration into your network. After all, don’t we all just want to feel protected by those we love?
  • Your IT Provider should only be one phone call away. As in most relationships, communication is key. If you are experiencing issues with your network, your IT department should be available to take your call and address any issues within a reasonable amount of time. Domestically-based IT help desk services should be standard with built in redundancy.
  • Your IT provider knows your business like the back of their hand. One thing about partnerships around Valentine’s Day is that your partner often knows the smallest, but important, details about you that no one else would know. The same goes with IT providers and your business. When it comes to the ins and outs of your business, no one should know your business’ infrastructure and technology footprint better than your IT provider.
  • If things go wrong, someone needs to have your back. Whether it be in relationships, your lunch order, or your computer, you must be able to allow the show to go on. Your IT provider is there in the crucial events when computers and servers break, and networking issues arise. Having a dependable IT provider who will be there when others will not is imperative.
  • Your business needs a trusted IT Consultant. Many will say that the number one component to a relationship is trust. Without trust, there is no foundation. The same goes for a relationship with your IT Provider and IT Consultant. Being able to trust a company with your data, infrastructure and the ins and outs of your daily operations is key. You should be confident in your IT provider’s expertise and recommendations.

Your IT Provider plays a key role in your business. If you are without an IT provider or simply just-not-into your current provider, contact NexusTek at the link below.  Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day.  

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Your company was just hit with ransomware. What next?

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Your company was just hit with ransomware What next

Your company was just hit with ransomware. What next?

Hypothetically speaking, you open your laptop and there it is, a ransom note telling you that all your company’s data has been compromised. Your emails, accounting information, customer data, everything is compromised. The message tells you that there is one way to get the data back and that is to pay large sums of money to the hackers who have your data held at ransom. I’m sure that we can all agree, that sounds like a really bad day.

The harsh reality is that this scenario is not as rare as corporate perception implies. There are mitigating steps that can be taken and most importantly…being proactive is key. Prevention is much more seamless than reaction. Partnering with a managed service provider is the best way to ensure that your data is protected against attacks such as these. But, there are a few immediate preventive steps that should be taken.

  • Conduct a 3rd party Cyber Security Risk Assessment. Have your IT provider conduct a thorough cyber security risk assessment to provide an objective view into any vulnerabilities that could put your business at risk. Even if you rely on an internal IT department, this outside assessment will provide the needed insight your business requires.
  • Train your employees…constantly. Training employees on best practices in cyber security is a must in today’s everchanging cyber security events. You can even send internal phishing emails that will test your employees as to whether they may accidentally divulge sensitive corporate information.
  • Backups, lots of them. Having a backup server on-premise, in the cloud, or (preferably) both provides extra assurance that you can access your files during downtime. In the event your business’ data is compromised, a solid backup that is continually updated and checked will be vital to getting your business back up in running within hours versus days or weeks.

Unfortunately, there are businesses that do not come back from such attacks. The amount of business closing their doors as a result of cyber-attacks can be staggering. Taking the above mentioned initial steps is a start to prevention, but it is only the tip of the iceberg. Take time to meet with your IT provider that will connect you with a qualified cyber security consultant to determine a full cyber security strategy.

Even with prevention, there may come a time when you need to urgently address a cyber security threat to your network. The following are steps to be taken if you find yourself in this situation:

  • Prevent
    First, make every effort to prevent a cyber-attack by training your office staff to not click on suspicious email links or attachments. Put all your staff through official cyber security training.
  • Unplug
    Unplug your network cable from your computer and/or turn off your WiFi. If you are infected, doing this will prevent the cyber-attack from spreading within your office.
  • Power Off
    If you have any level of concern that your computer has been infected, power off the machine immediately.
  • Phone
    Call your IT or Cyber Security Service Provider immediately. Whether it’s 3 PM or 3 AM, your provider will take the necessary steps to check your entire infrastructure for possible infection.
  • Infected
    If you are infected, your service provider may need to restore your system from your Back Ups. Make sure your Back Ups are always up to date.

Would you like this checklist posted at all your employee’s desks? Download our NexusTek Cyber Security Emergency Card (PUPPI).

Beware! Many businesses immediately pay the ransom as a kneejerk reaction. Often, paying the ransom does not guarantee that you will get data back. Consult with your managed service provider before doing this. They will assess the situation and make sure that all factors are considered before creating a solution.

Paying the ransom may seem like the easiest way out, but it brings on other concerns and raises red flags. Once a cyber criminal realizes that you are willing to pay the ransom, they are likely to repeat attacks in order to get the same results- more money in their pockets.

One trend that you may recognize throughout this article is the importance of having a managed service provider before, during and after this process. If your company does not have an outsourced IT department, feel free to contact NexusTek at the link below to discuss options for your business and to be proactive when it comes to ransomware.

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