April 12th, 2024 by admin
El Monte, CA (April 2024) - The Technology Depot has been working to distribute LifeVac airway clearing anti-choking devices to area schools, police departments, emergency medical services and the community. Forward thinking and community-minded Chief...
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February 22nd, 2024 by admin
The year of 2023 marked a significant turning point for cyber-attacks with the introduction and wide proliferation of AI (artificial intelligence), now in the hands of people who wish to do you harm and who are actively using it to find faster and easier...
Posted in: Cyber Security
February 15th, 2024 by admin
Long gone are the days when phones were simple devices used to make calls. Today our phones are advanced, handheld supercomputers that can do everything from pay a bill to order lunch for delivery to edit videos and more. But with more capabilities...
Posted in: Cyber Security
February 8th, 2024 by admin
Is your company looking to hire an IT firm? Unfortunately, unless you’re tech-savvy or experienced with IT contracts, there can be hidden costs that you wouldn’t expect or know to look for. While it can sound appealing to go for the cheapest firm, that...
Posted in: IT
January 19th, 2024 by admin
If you’re hoping to cut costs and boost profitability in 2024 without compromising productivity or efficiency, assessing the technology you use in day-to-day operations is one of the first areas in your business to examine. We’ve created a road map...
Posted in: IT
January 12th, 2024 by admin
Continuing on from our previous blog post, we’re answering one of the most common questions we get from new prospective clients: “What do you charge for your IT services?” In the last blog posted, we discussed the most common models – break-fix and...
Posted in: IT
January 5th, 2024 by admin
Before you can accurately compare the fees, services and deliverables of one IT services company to that of another, you need to understand the two predominant pricing and service models most of these companies offer. Many companies offer a blend...
Posted in: IT
December 26th, 2023 by admin
In the fast-paced world of business, efficiency and productivity are paramount. Advancements in technology have revolutionized the way we work, providing a plethora of tools and resources to help us accomplish more in less time. Maximizing workplace...
Posted in: Cyber Security
December 19th, 2023 by admin
In today’s hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. However, as the digital landscape evolves, so do the myths and misconceptions surrounding cybersecurity. If you want to be protected, you have...
Posted in: Cyber Security
November 23rd, 2023 by admin
Have you started business planning for 2024? The last few months of the year can get hectic, between trying to close out the end of the quarter strong and mapping out your plan to ramp things up in the new year. One area that small business owners often...
Posted in: Cyber Security
November 10th, 2023 by admin
Jeff Morrison joined the U.S. Navy in 1971 and spent his 21st birthday in boot camp. After boot camp, Jeff was stationed at NAS Miramar in San Diego, California (original home of the "Top Gun" U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School). Jeff was part of U.S....
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November 9th, 2023 by admin
One of the most common questions we get from new prospective clients calling our office is “What do you guys charge for your IT services?” While price certainly needs to be one consideration, it’s extremely important you make an informed decision and...
Posted in: IT
November 2nd, 2023 by admin
“That won’t happen to me” is something many business owners say when discussing cyber-scams and the need for adequate protections for their business, but these days it’s getting to be a really, really stupid statement that you definitely don’t want your...
Posted in: Cyber Security
October 23rd, 2023 by admin
There is one extremely common threat to our security that nearly everyone has witnessed but hardly anyone talks about – bad bots. These silent attackers are often thought of as annoying spam accounts posting computer-generated comments online. They are...
Posted in: Cyber Security, Business
October 16th, 2023 by admin
When you run your own business, it feels like there are never enough hours in the day. Even when you start early and end late, there’s always something else, another e-mail or task, nagging for your attention. If you want to be productive, and ultimately...
Posted in: IT
October 9th, 2023 by admin
It’s a special kind of relentless attack all business owners and managers face: the persistent, crazy, chaotic assault on your time and attention. No one is immune, and every business deals with it. Some leaders handle the constant pressure on their...
Posted in: Business
October 2nd, 2023 by admin
What if you discovered that all of the hard work, investments and time you’ve put into growing your business is at risk due to a failure of your outsourced IT company, or possibly even your well-meaning (but overburdened) IT department? If you were exposed...
Posted in: Cyber Security
July 12th, 2023 by admin
Along with the surge of people working from home or in hybrid situations over the last few years, there has also been an increase in employers looking for ways to monitor their employees’ work activities to ensure they actually ARE working when remote....
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July 12th, 2023 by admin
Training employees on anything can be an expensive process. You incur the cost of investing in necessary materials plus the time it takes away from your employees doing revenue-generating activities. But what’s worse when it comes to cyber security training...
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July 12th, 2023 by admin
Growing your business involves learning how to make money and hang on to it responsibly. When you’re in the weeds, it’s easy to think that a fancy piece of well-marketed software could help dig your way out. That’s usually not the case, and you’ll likely...
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