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The risks of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy

The risks of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy

September, 2019 | Foster Charles

The bring your own device (BYOD) strategy, which includes allowing employees to bring and use their own devices to the workplace, remains both a major opportunity and a challenge for enterprises. As [...]

The benefits of a bring your own device (BYOD) policy

The benefits of a bring your own device (BYOD) policy

September, 2019 | Foster Charles

Mobile technology has drastically changed the way we live. And just as many people have “cut the cord” in their homes and now rely on their smart devices, businesses are now adopting the bring your [...]

National Association for Business Resources Announced This Year’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Winners in Boston

National Association for Business Resources Announced This Year’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® Winners in Boston

September, 2019 | Foster Charles

September 3, 2019 – Boston, MA — Companies that excel at employee relations, use innovation to motivate employees, implement creative compensation programs and more will be recognized by National [...]

Understanding DFARS compliance: Overview & requirements

Understanding DFARS compliance: Overview & requirements

August, 2019 | Foster Charles

In order to legally operate, businesses must comply with certain requirements regarding their labor practices, safety procedures, and transactions. It's a no-brainer for management to make sure the [...]

3 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Hardware

3 Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Hardware

August, 2019 | Foster Charles

Sooner or later, your hardware will become obsolete. Aging hardware poses a variety of direct and indirect costs that can chip away at cash flow and productivity, often without your knowledge. [...]

What are DFARS and NIST SP800-171?

What are DFARS and NIST SP800-171?

August, 2019 | Foster Charles

Cyberthreats are constantly evolving. Hackers are out in full force to exploit any opportunity they can to steal sensitive data. Although every organization is a potential target, government agencies [...]

What is a software stack & How do I choose the best one for my business?

What is a software stack & How do I choose the best one for my business?

August, 2019 | Foster Charles

What is a software stack? Not all software companies offer innovative solutions when it comes to platforms. Nowadays, choosing the right technologies and tools, such as the right software stack, is [...]

Windows 7 end of life preparation guide checklist

Windows 7 end of life preparation guide checklist

August, 2019 | Foster Charles

As a business owner or IT manager, you should seriously think about transitioning to Windows 10 because on January 14, 2020, Microsoft will officially end all technical support for Windows 7. This [...]

Spotlight on Talent: Alex Piazza

Spotlight on Talent: Alex Piazza

July, 2019 | Foster Charles

With no previous experience in Tech/IT, Alex Piazza joined Charles IT in February of 2019 and has already moved his way up the ladder from Intern to Desktop Support Specialist! We caught up with Alex [...]

What the Windows 7 end of life means for businesses

What the Windows 7 end of life means for businesses

July, 2019 | Foster Charles

What will happen on January 14, 2020?

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