Why Managed IT Services Are the Best Decision Your Chicago Business Could Make
Small businesses today face many technological challenges. Whether it’s keeping up with cybersecurity threats, managing hardware and software, or ensuring that systems are always up and running, IT can feel like a never-ending headache. But, when you throw “managed IT services” into the mix, that headache starts to look like a manageable migraine – and […]
Tips for Building a Winning Budget Proposal for Real-Time Customer Data Initiatives
Written by Chelsea Lamb Creating a budget proposal for real-time customer data initiatives requires a strategic approach to ensure management approval. The proposal must clearly communicate the initiative’s value to the business while outlining the financial requirements and expected outcomes. By aligning the initiative with business goals and addressing key factors such as ROI, […]
From Insights to Action: Using Data Analytics to Fuel Business Growth
Written by Chelsea Lamb Photo by Unsplash Incorporating data analytics into business operations is essential for companies aiming to thrive and grow. By making data a core part of decision-making processes, businesses can gain critical insights that drive efficiency, improve customer understanding, and uncover new opportunities. This shift toward a data-driven approach enables organizations […]
CIO Landing Ranks No. 4863 on the 2024 Inc. 5000
CIO Landing ranks No. 4863 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, celebrating its first-time recognition among America’s fastest-growing private companies. Inc. revealed today that CIO Landing ranks No. 4863 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within […]
When Technology Fails: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Incident
Written by Juan Carlos Bosacoma, CEO of CIO Landing Recently, the world experienced a significant technology disruption due to an incident involving CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company. This event, while not affecting our clients, offers valuable lessons on the interconnectedness of our technology and the importance of robust cybersecurity practices. Let’s break down what happened […]
10 Easy Steps to Building a Culture of Cyber Awareness
Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today’s digital world. Phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches. They can cripple businesses and devastate personal lives. Employee error is the reason many threats get introduced to a business network. A lack of cybersecurity awareness is generally the culprit. People don’t know any better, so they accidentally click […]
Improving Your Company’s Data Management
Data is the lifeblood of modern businesses. It fuels insights, drives decision-making, and ultimately shapes your company’s success. But in today’s information age, data can quickly become overwhelming. Scattered spreadsheets, siloed databases, and inconsistent formatting. All these create a data management nightmare. This hinders your ability to leverage this valuable asset. Let this guide serve […]
The Silent Danger: A Powerful Lesson For Every Business From This $1.6 Billion Ransomware Attack
In recent months, the alarming cybersecurity breach at Change Healthcare, the healthcare payment-processing company under the healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group, has thrown a spotlight on a chilling reality: cyberthreats can lurk undetected within our networks, ready to unleash chaos at a moment’s notice. The breach, executed by the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat hacker group, involved the group […]
Understanding the Consumer Authentication Security Maturity Model (CASMM): A Guide for Modern Businesses
Did you know that a staggering 81% of data breaches are due to weak or stolen passwords? And over 50% of people use the same passwords for both personal and work accounts, leaving their organizations vulnerable. The harsh reality is that hackers attack every 39 seconds, on average 2,244 times a day. The good news […]
The High Cost of Inadequate IT Support in Chicagoland
In the bustling Chicagoland area, where businesses thrive on robust technology, settling for mediocre IT support can be a silent profit killer. As the owner of a Chicago-based Managed Services Provider (CIO Landing), I see firsthand how small businesses, often reluctant to incur IT expenses, face the hidden costs of inadequate tech support. This blog […]