April is Stress Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to recognize the impact that work-related stress can have on our overall physical and mental
IT plays an integral role in business and markets this generation. Big or small, your business will ultimately struggle if you don’t have a strong
It is with great pride we announce that Adam Atwell, Cloud Solutions Architect at Kite Technology Group has been awarded as a Microsoft® Most Valuable
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An independent insurance agency using Applied Epic and located in York, Pennsylvania has been working with Kite Technology Group for Managed IT Services since January
To understand how to best recognize and avoid phishing attacks, it’s helpful to first understand exactly what phishing is and why it’s a serious threat.
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As a business owner, you know how critical it is to have a reliable phone system for your business. However, choosing a new system can be
Digital hygiene doesn’t just apply to your computer. It’s also important for your mobile devices. Follow these five recommendations concerning your phones and tablets to
Authenticate: au-then-tic-cate; /ôˈTHen(t)əˌkāt/ – a computer user or process having one’s identity verified. Why Basic Authentication is Being Retired Nearly 3 years ago, Microsoft indicated
An independent insurance agency using AMS360 and located in San Fransisco, California hired Kite Technology Group for managed IT services. They handle the server, provide
Email is an invaluable tool for both personal and professional communication. Still, an excessive volume of emails can accumulate in your inbox, making it difficult
If you have any experience working with a horribly messy file cabinet room, you know how important it is to practice good hygiene when storing
Done right, your insurance agency’s website can help you make a fantastic first impression before you even talk to a prospect. In today’s guest post,
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Insurance carriers have significantly increased the underwriting requirements of coverage this year beyond what has been previously in place. Though requirements vary somewhat depending on
Equipping your company with the right IT solution is critical to your success. For some companies, this may mean outsourcing their IT needs entirely, while
We have learned over the years that to stay competitive, agencies need to keep up with these changes. Here’s my list of the top four
Over time, we install a lot of software applications on our computers and many of these applications are specifically coded to automatically start after every
Windows 11 was officially announced on June 24th, confirming rumors and leaks from several different sources over the past few months. But what can you
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, businesses across the country found themselves trying to replicate their office environment at home. Independent insurance agencies using Microsoft 365
Like everyone else, we here at KiteTech have experienced swift and unprecedented changes in our lives. In mid-March we emptied our offices and headed home
It sounds cliché, but Jeff Kite really did start his company in his basement over 28 years ago. Nowadays, he’s surrounded by a team of
As work locations change and more users shift to using other devices such as laptops to connect, it is important to ensure that your device
I’m a sports fan. Along with all the far more serious consequences of the ongoing pandemic, all national sports leagues are on indefinite hold. But
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more users are working from home. Kite Technology Group would like to highlight a few critical elements
Since starting Kite Technology more than 28 years ago, I’ve spoken with many insurance agency owners. Over the past years, people have increasingly asked questions
Meeting compliance is often burdensome for insurance agencies. Requirements constantly change, and many are technical – like making alterations to ensure your server and configurations
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We’re going to let you in on a secret. For years, we’ve applied the NIST Cybersecurity Framework in our work to secure clients’ networks. We’ve
Do you keep encountering the same problems in your agency? Do your producers, managers, and CSRs feel stressed with little to show for their effort?
The modern workforce depends on collaboration, which is one reason why solutions like Slack have taken off in recent years. Another reason for this is
It’s not always hackers that create dangerous situations for your organization. Threats can come from even unforeseen locations, such as your business’s network. No matter
On January 14th of 2020, after a 10-year run, Microsoft’s support of Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 will be ending. Many of you are
Maybe your insurance agency has used Applied Epic for quite some time or maybe you just migrated to it recently. No matter how long you’ve
Microsoft Excel has a ton of functionality, but how much of it are you actually utilizing? This week’s tip will help you take full advantage
As an IT professional, I constantly stress the importance of training staff how to recognize security threats. The response I most often receive is “We
Have you ever considered just how dirty your laptop is? Studies have compared the relative cleanliness of a keyboard and a toilet seat… and unfortunately,
Smartphones have become an important part of our lives, whether it’s for personal or professional purposes. Downloading media to devices rather than computers was practically
here’s nothing quite as annoying as a computer whose volume is either too low or too high. Today’s tip is dedicated to helping you assess
Most business decisions are not easy and decisions surrounding your business technology are no different. Here, we’ll review what you need to keep in mind
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World Backup Day is a time when every business should contemplate whether or not they have proper data backup strategies in place. Considering it was
Taking screen shots is a great way to save pictures of anything you are looking at on your workstation as well as providing a visual
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Unlike the office environment, the technology used in retail has been relatively stagnant. The times are changing, though. It’s been a long time coming, but
All businesses need to be as efficient with their resources as possible. You might be surprised by the difference you can make simply by using
The Internet of Things is currently one of the most promising, yet risk-laden, information technology trends that we have today. The combination of the push
It seems that businesses today are obsessed with productivity, and while this isn’t a bad thing inherently, it can encourage you and your employees to
Sometimes threats come to light only after they’ve been around for long enough to cause concern for the public. This was the case with a
Being in business today means that you have a lot on your plate, it’s as simple as that. Yet, with so many tasks piling up,
Did you know that almost 90 percent of small business owners feel they are completely safe from attack? It’s unfortunate, but the truth of the
Antivirus is a crucial component to any network security platform, but do you know how it works? Below, we’ll go over how your security is
The latest technology can help businesses compete with even large organizations if it’s implemented properly. The cloud is one of these tools that helps new
While you may not consider it at first, your mobile device has a sizeable amount of personally identifiable data on it – far more than
Collaboration is critical to the success of businesses both big and small, from the newest of startups to the grandest of enterprises. It’s true that
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With Windows 10 being a major part of most business’ computing strategy, many people use it at their jobs each day. It has a lot
There are many reasons why a hosted Voice over Internet Protocol telephone solution (also known as hosted VoIP) is popular for small businesses. This is
It’s that time of the year when everyone is trying to get more done and make things happen as quickly as possible. Mobile devices make
What’s a smartphone without some apps to download to it? With millions of apps to choose from, developers might often have less-than-virtuous motives that put
When discussing the practice of monitoring solutions to prevent threats, it isn’t uncommon for many businesses to put these concerns on the back burner. However,
Did you know that almost 90 percent of small business owners feel they are completely safe from attack? The truth of the matter is that
Let’s face it; it’s time to replace your workstation. You come into work one day, and a brand-new PC is at your desk. It’s likely
In my last article, I provided advice on how healthy, operationally mature agencies should be investing their IT spend to achieve high performance. In this
Businesses of all types have looked to the cloud as a way to receive the goods and services they could use to improve their ability
Working with scores of small and mid-size insurance agencies over the last twelve years has given me an interesting vantage point to compare agencies. I
When asked about telecommuting, the practice of allowing employees to work from home, many agency owners may acknowledge the benefits but will more frequently focus
My first job after college was as an engineer at an electric utility company. When I had been there a couple of years, I remember
The shift from premise-based to cloud-based technology is well underway. In fact, it’s likely that your agency already has adopted cloud solutions in one form
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Adam is passionate about consulting with organizations across the country to help them develop and execute a cloud adoption strategy that meets their business needs and future objectives. Adam oversees and manages our company strategy for Microsoft 365 adoption and is responsible for future growth and development inside Microsoft 365 and other cloud technologies.
