In this month of spooky nights and ghost tales, there is something that is even scarier to business owners: Portland cyberattacks. Unlike the message that a vengeful ghost will write on your bathroom mirror, a cyberattack can have long-lasting repercussions for the...
Every business owner can use an end-of-year planning checklist. The end of Q4 can catch many of us unawares. Sure, we knew it was coming, but it’s now? Let’s make it easier. The end of the year provides the perfect opportunity to reflect on the year done and to plan...
Data backups are an essential part of keeping business information safe and secure from threat actors. When so much of our business lives revolve around data and personal information, data protection is more important than ever. Whether it’s personal files, business...
SpireTech is always here to help – but if you want to save time and skip a ticket, we have compiled some common tech problems and issues we’ve noticed among our clients. Don’t worry, we’re still here for you. The issues below are simple to resolve. We want you to have...
Efficient file storage and collaboration are crucial for business success. Microsoft offers both OneDrive and SharePoint to cater to different needs. In a sentence, OneDrive is geared towards individual use for storing work or personal files and SharePoint is designed...
SpireTech understands how vital it is to protect your business and set up an impressive and comprehensive defense. A cybersecurity incident can devastate a business. That’s why we spend so much time crafting our best security recommendations. For the most...
Dear Valued Clients, We will be increasing the cost of our Axcient workstation backup product from $15/month to $20/month. This reflects increased costs from the vendor as well as increased costs for our management of the service. This change only affects...
An upcoming OneDrive update will change how unlicensed data will be kept. Data stored in unlicensed OneDrive accounts will be inaccessible after January 27th. An example of this in your business could be accounts kept after an employee’s termination. After Jan 27th,...
Outdated Technology Leads to Security Risks Most businesses use a technology foundation to protect their data, communicate with employees and customers, and just do their jobs. However, technology constantly evolves, and we know that keeping up with the latest...
The Risks of Not Backing Up M365 Data Many businesses use Microsoft 365 for their documents, email, and collaboration. This is what we recommend, in fact, as SpireTech trusts their management and organization of company documents. Many assume that their data is...