Server 2012 End of Support

After a highly successful run as one of the most stable server operating systems, Server 2012 R2 can hang up its Bits and retire on an OS beach somewhere warm.
New Changes With Microsoft NCE

Microsoft announced that starting January 1st, 2024 all existing commercial plans that are Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) will auto upgrade to New Commerce Experience (NCE) on that plans respective renew date. NCE brought with it several changes in how licenses can be managed that deserve focus and planning.
Microsoft Teams: 7 Features You Should Know About

Everyone is familiar with the “biggies” in the Microsoft Office 365 suite: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive. However, one application often getting overlooked is Microsoft Teams (MS). Many primarily […]
Workplace Collaboration: Past, Present, and Hybrid Future

Let’s face it. Humans are social beings. We are happiest and most productive when we work together. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, many companies were forced to change […]
Giving Back on Giving Hearts Day

Giving back to the communities we serve is something that NCI is passionate about. Giving Hearts Day is an amazing opportunity to show support for charities and nonprofits in our area. […]
5 Reasons For a Security Risk Assessment

No business, regardless of size, is immune to cyberthreats. The need to be proactive in protecting your business and its sensitive data has never been greater, and that’s essentially what […]
5 Ways to Protect Against Cyberattacks

2020 saw a drastic increase in cybercrime, and unfortunately, 2021 looks similar. Attacks don’t just happen to large corporations, in fact 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses. Currently, 1 in […]
8 Proactive IT Self-Assessment Best Practices

In a world where new technology is introduced almost daily, you need to be proactive in your approach to your company’s IT environment design. The “set it and forget it” […]
Care, Creativity, and Customer Service: How NCI Adapted During Coronavirus

Across all industries, business has shifted. Employees work remotely, companies adjust budgets, and people utilize digital communication platforms more than ever before. In this blog, I will share how NCI […]
Remote Working: Why Multi-Factor Authentication is Crucial for Security

In this blog, I will discuss remote working and why multi-factor authentication is crucial for security. Due to current CDC regulations surrounding COVID-19, area employers are requiring employees to work remotely. […]