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Should an Architecture Firm Hire In-House IT or Outsource to a Managed IT Provider?

For most architecture firms with 10-50 employees, outsourcing to a managed IT provider costs less and covers more than hiring one in-house IT person. The salary for a full-time IT generalist in the Houston area …

Why Your Business Needs a Cybersecurity Immune System, Not a Medicine Cabinet

Fall in Katy brings football Fridays, cooler mornings (eventually), and, for plenty of households, the start of cold, flu, and ragweed season. That usually means another trip to the pharmacy and a medicine cabinet that …

How Much Does Managed IT Cost for an Architecture Firm in Katy, TX?

Managed IT for a 10-50 person architecture firm in Katy typically ranges from $100-$350 per seat per month. Where you fall depends on three main things: how much security is included, compliance requirements, and the …

Is Cybersecurity Only IT's Job? Why Businesses Need Everyone on Board

It's Friday, a little after 4 p.m. in town. The office is winding down, and half the team is already thinking about beating the traffic on I-10. Then an email lands in the bookkeeper's inbox. …

What Computer Specs Do We Need to Run Revit, Navisworks, and Bluebeam Without Lag?

For standard work, plan on at least 32GB of RAM, a fast processor, and a dedicated graphics card. But before you spend anything: 1) check the computer spec requirements of the software or programs you …

How Do You Get Reliable Internet and File Access in a Construction Job Site Trailer?

A job site trailer can be online in days using a business-grade cellular internet router instead of waiting for a cable or fiber line to be installed. Getting a cable or fiber line run to …

6 Cybersecurity Myths That Leave Small Businesses Exposed

Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month gives business owners a reason to pause and ask a simple question: is what we believe about our security actually true? For many small businesses, the honest answer is "not …

How Fast Can a Construction Company Switch IT Providers Mid-Project?

You can switch IT providers with an active project on the calendar. A construction firm with 10 to 50 employees typically onboards in 30-90 days, however most of this is handled on the backend and …

Do We Need a Server, or Can a 25-Person Construction Firm Run All-Cloud?

Most 25-person construction firms can run all-cloud, and the honest answer depends on one thing: whether you open large Revit models or linked CAD files across the network all day. Over five years, the three …

5 Cybersecurity Threats Haunting Small Businesses This October

There's something fitting about Cybersecurity Awareness landing the same month as Halloween! Both are built on the same basic fear: something unseen, lurking just out of view, waiting for the right moment to strike. The …

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