As a business owner, you are always looking for ways to make tasks easier without compromising your bottom line or customer service. You search for ways to keep your employees more focused and motivated, along with tools to increase sales. Most business owners actually overlook one major opportunity for streamlining tasks and customer experience: technology….
You have likely heard the news reports of major security breaches and cyberhacking incidents affecting major corporations like Target, Equifax, and Yahoo. You may have even been personally affected by one of these security breaches. Cyberhacking, or breaking into computer systems to get information, is quite common in today’s digital age. However, if your company…
When you choose to invest in off-site IT services and management, it can be easy to forget about it. After all, you are busy at your job and as long as your employees are happy and the computers are working, you may forget the organization that is keeping your systems from running so smoothly. At…
Choosing a Managed Service Provider is crucial for the success of your business. However, it can be stressful during the decision making process. After all, you are hoping to find a provider you can trust and work with for years to come. Making the right decision will save you headaches and give your customers the best…
As a business owner or decision-making executive, you have a lot on your plate. Not only are you responsible for the bottom line of your business, but you also need to make sure you create an environment that inspires your employees and increases the sales of your products or services. Fortunately, you don’t have to…
Businesses across the globe are choosing to take their IT questions and problems to qualified professionals, instead of handling them on their own or relying on an in-house “IT guy”. If you have ever thought about partnering with a Managed Service Provider, now is the time to learn more about how the relationship can give…
The RWK IT Services team is proud to announce CEO and Founder, Jeff Reiter, was recently honored with a Daily Herald C-Suite Award. Each year, the Chicagoland publication honors C-level executives for the leadership, business, and civic contributions they have made to their organizations and to the suburban Chicago community. Jeff Reiter has dedicated his…
You’re prepared, at least mentally, to begin your migration to Windows 10 because you’ve read What Does Windows End of Life Mean to My Business? (insert link)and Getting Ahead of Windows End of Life (insert link). Is your hardware ready, though? How you handle your IT (on your own, as needed support, or with a…
With Windows 7 end of life quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what needs to be done to prepare. Technically, regular Windows 7 support has been dead since 2015, however, the extended support period is over January 2020, which means no more updates or security patches. What should you be aware of for…
You’ve all heard the panic. Windows is cutting off support for its widely popular version 7 software. January 14, 2020 will officially mark Windows 7 End of Life. Many companies have used Windows 7 since it launched in 2009 and are still actively using it today. So, what’s the big deal? Can you just stick…