2 min read | Mar 3, 2016
In the wake of the OPM data breach that garnered national attention, the White House has taken bold strides to improve the Nation’s cybersecurity. Armed with the tools provided in the recently-passed Cybersecurity Act of 2015, the Federal Government now has the resources to truly impact our digital safety. So what’s the President’s first big…
1 min read | Feb 4, 2016
Why Invest in Managed IT Services? Managed IT services have evolved at a rapid pace over the past few years. As the digital era has sped up and given rise to the mobile revolution, IT departments have struggled to keep up – until now. Cue managed service providers (MSPs), designed for the modern company and the…
4 min read | Jan 13, 2016
As 2015 came to a close, we forecasted the importance of cyber security in the new year. Well, 2016 is here, and as we predicted, online security has been all the talk. In the aftermath of a government hack and a health insurance data breach, there is no doubt loads of trial and error in…
3 min read | Dec 14, 2015
State of the IT Industry: 2015 Year In Review It’s been another turbulent, fast-paced year for the Information Technology industry, and 2016 is sure to see just as many, if not more, technology innovations – perhaps at an even faster tempo. However, before we ring in the New Year, Benton Technology Solutions wants to pause…
3 min read | Nov 18, 2015
The science of information technology has come a long way over the past few years. We’ve seen clunky, energy-guzzling hardware transform into virtual servers capable of housing unlimited networks. We’ve graduated from severely limited amounts of data to an Internet of Things consisting of and fueled by an infinite quantity of user-generated information. We’ve seen…
1 min read | Oct 23, 2015
Microsoft Office 2016 is the latest Office update and is now available for Windows 7 and up. There are a variety of new features and capabilities, but the groundwork of this software launch is secure, practical collaboration – and it’s breathing new life into the small business world. How Office 2016 Benefits Small Businesses Microsoft…
2 min read | Sep 15, 2015
Hosted PBX (Private Branch Exchange) is a comprehensive collection of mobile technologies that allows for the transmission of voice communications and other multimedia capabilities across Internet Protocol (IP) networks. Recognized by small and medium-size business owners for its low-cost and efficiency, your PBX system is operated entirely by your VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) provider,…
2 min read | Aug 28, 2015
Your company’s IT is a lifeline. Allocated across a variety of computers and IT devices, it houses privileged information crucial to your operation’s security and success. But an outdated system exposes your network to serious risks that can harm your business. Why is updating your network so vital? Threats to your network security aren’t always…
1 min read | Jul 16, 2015
Benton Tech is Bigger and Better! Benton Tech is more prepared than ever to manage the IT needs of small and mid-sized businesses across central North Carolina with our acquisition of Taylor Made Solutions. Taylor Made is an IT company servicing the Raleigh, NC area that fits comfortably with our business goals and strategies. With…
2 min read | Jun 22, 2015
America’s Cyber-Security: Why it matters and what you need to know today It’s been a particularly alarming week for the state of America’s cyber-security. The White House Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently disclosed its networks have been hacked by unknown entities, potentially exposing over 4 million personnel records of current and former government employees….