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How To Choose An IT Provider Who Understands AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam Performance Issues

The right IT provider for AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam performance issues is one that regularly supports firms using this specific software, not a generalist IT company treating your systems like standard office computers. Alexaur Technology …

Why Is Your Firm's File Search So Slow and How to Fix It?

Slow file search on an engineering firm's server is usually caused by an outdated or poorly maintained search index, not a lack of storage or a "too many files" problem. Re-indexing the server can dramatically …

Does Cloud Storage Back Up Your Files? What Engineering Firms Need to Know

No, cloud storage platforms do not automatically back up your files the way most firms assume. Most cloud platforms operate under a "shared responsibility model," meaning the platform protects its own infrastructure, but the firm …

What's Included in Managed IT Services for Architecture and Engineering Firms?

Managed IT services for architecture and engineering firms typically include four core components: proactive monitoring and support, cybersecurity and ransomware protection, backup and disaster recovery, and vendor liaison support for your design software. Pricing generally …

How Do I Protect CAD Files and Project Data from Ransomware?

The best way to protect CAD files and project data from ransomware is a layered approach: advanced endpoint protection, a properly configured firewall, automated offsite backups, and ongoing monitoring that catches threats before they spread. …

What's the Best Way for Engineers to Remotely Access Servers, Databases, and Design Programs from Home?

The best way for engineers to remotely access servers, databases, and design programs is through a secure VPN or managed remote desktop solution not an open RDP port, which is one of the most common …

How Much Does Managed I.T. Cost for a 20-Person Engineering Firm?

Managed IT for a 20-person engineering firm in Houston typically costs between $100 and $350 per seat per month, depending on the level of support and security included. At the lower end ($100-$150/seat), you're usually …

The 4 Most Expensive Backup Assumptions That Businesses Make

Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." For Houston business owners, that punch rarely looks like a knockout blow. It looks like a Tuesday afternoon server failure, …

What's the Best IT Support Company for Engineering Firms in Houston?

The best IT support company for engineering firms in Houston is one with proven AEC software expertise, fast local response, and a track record of protecting project data. Alexaur Technology Services has supported Houston firms …

Backup Recovery Testing in Houston: The Fire Drill Your Business Hasn't Run

Local businesses know how to prepare for the big, obvious threats. You've got a hurricane plan. You know what to do when the storm surge warnings go up or the power grid buckles under a …

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