Managed IT Services

Total Networx is a Managed IT Services company located in Burnsville MN, a suburb of the Minneapolis St. Paul Metro Area.

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Ransomware Steals and Holds Your Data Hostage

For years, ransomware protection and removal has been a large cat-and-mouse game with internet security companies like Symantec, McAfee, and TrendMicro. Unfortunately, Cryptolocker, since 2014, has spread like the California wildfires and seems to resurface stronger each year. Generally, ransomware will sneak into your computer as an email with a file attachment. If you open the file, …

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Managed IT Services: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Growth

Managed IT Services: Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Growth Technology plays a pivotal role in determining an organization’s success. From streamlined operations to enhanced customer experiences, businesses rely on IT infrastructure to drive efficiency and growth. However, managing and maintaining complex IT systems can be daunting, requiring specialized skills, resources, and constant vigilance. This is where …

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Managed IT Services vs Break-Fix IT Support: What to Expect

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BREAK/FIX SUPPORT AND MANAGED SERVICES? With break-fix IT support solutions, help desk or technical support is mostly provided by you, the customer, contacting your IT Service provider because you are having an issue. They will not see the problem before you do because there is no monitoring or reporting in place. The …

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Ransomware Puts Your Data (and Your Entire Business) at Risk

Ransomware is a form of malicious software (malware) hackers use to steal and hold your data hostage. It remains one of the biggest security threats today, having evolved rapidly since Cryptolocker first surfaced in 2014. Recent Ransomware Attack on the U.S. Marshals Service No one is safe from ransomware attacks. On February 17, 2023, the …

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How Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) Can Benefit Your Business

Did you know that you can have your IT infrastructure monitored remotely and have issues resolved by your Managed Services Provider as they happen? This is made possible by a technology called Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM). What is Remote Monitoring and Management? RMM is a technology that allows your Managed Services Provider (MSP) to …

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The Importance of Business Continuity Planning

If you’re responsible for the day-to-day business operations of your company, you’re probably familiar with the concept of Business Continuity Planning. A business continuity plan (BCP) is a documented plan that outlines how a company will continue to operate during and after a disaster. This blog post will discuss the importance of business continuity planning …

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Top Tips for Avoiding the Cloud Migration Challenges That Leave Businesses Stranded

Are you making the most of the cloud? Many businesses have leaped headfirst into cloud technology, only to abandon it later when it failed to live up to the hype. Despite this, technology research firm Gartner predicts that cloud adoption will grow 18 percent in 2017, driven by its promise to deliver agility, growth, and cost …

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What is a Virtual CIO (vCIO) and Why Do I Need One? (Part 2 of 2)

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the definition of a Virtual CIO, or vCIO, and how this managed service solution can provide real benefits to small and medium-sized businesses. In Part 2, we’ll explore what specific types of services a vCIO can provide. What services can a vCIO provide? While all vCIO solutions …

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