We put in the work, and it paid off! TekLinks was recognized this month by Amazon Web Services (AWS) as having achieved the status of Standard Consulting Partner within the AWS Partner Network (APN).

TekLinks is excited to announce being named to The Channel Company’s 2016 CRN Tech Elite 250 list for the fifth consecutive year.

When choosing an IT company, you’re selecting a partner that will be yoked to your business. Therefore, it is not always the tech-related questions that will reveal the most helpful insight into a potential partner.

1. Smart People Do Dumb Things

A recent independent study by IBM found that human error contributes to nearly all cyber security incidents. Poor patch management, weak passwords, lost laptops or mobile devices, and system misconfiguration are just some of the mistakes employees unwittingly make that leave your data vulnerable.

All businesses are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and security breaches. Many, however, neglect to take the time and energy to address obvious concerns. Being proactive in your business technology security may be the most significant thing you do for your organization this year.

It’s inevitable. Some or all of your corporate data will be stored in the cloud. For some though, this presents an internal conflict: “Isn’t the cloud more risky and insecure than storing my data locally?”