The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to bring people, processes, data and things together in a variety of environments. From enterprise spaces to entertainment venues, the IoT is expanding to include a host of intelligent devices such as LED lighting, security...

What is Two Factor Authentication? Having a password for access into your account or system is the first step into protecting yourself from a hacker attack, but hackers have become very good at getting into systems that use just username and password for access....

Microsoft’s Exchange Online gives you the power of a hosted enterprise email server as opposed to the traditional, on-site email server which requires capital expenditure and associated maintenance costs. The entire Exchange Online infrastructure runs on Microsoft’s...

What is Synology NAS? NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a data storage device that connects to your home or office network and allows multiple people to easily store, share, and protect files and other data. By integrating hardware and software, Synology NAS delivers...

Remote desktop access (RDP) is one of the most common and easiest ways to access computers and servers on your network.  For businesses with remote users, this is a common practice, but most are unaware of the security risks this opens them up to.  Even those who are...

  Recent ransomware attacks like Wanna and Petya have spread largely unchecked through corporate networks in recent months, extorting money to restore your data and regain control of your computers. CCSI has informed our customers in the past and some have...

SANGOMA TECHNOLOGIES: CCSI's New Partner for Business Communication Solutions As an SMB ourselves, CCSI understands the issues unreliable phone systems cause and with so many available options, how do you choose the best system and know you're getting a great price?...

To Outsource or Not To Outsource...That Is The Question. LET'S START WITH A COST COMPARISON OF HIRING IN HOUSE VS. OUTSOURCING: At some point, every business has to decide which approach to take when it comes to IT – hiring a full-time employee or outsourcing to a...