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Reciprocal Technologies has been serving the Indiana area since 2013, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.
Communication plays a crucial role in connecting people and ideas. However, economic disparities and geographical limitations can create a divide, hindering access to vital communication channels for various regions. Fortunately, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has emerged as a powerful tool that bridges this gap by providing affordable and reliable connectivity to even the most remote areas. We’ll explore how...
Have you ever tried to introduce new technology to your team, only to have your efforts at improving your business’ efficiency bounce off of your apathetic and frustrated employees who just don’t see the benefits? You’re not alone; it’s difficult to teach old dogs new tricks, as they say. Granted, it’s not impossible, and your team can (and should) be...
Do you know what a digital twin is? While it might be considered a relatively recent innovation, it’s still helpful for businesses that want to improve their workflows. Today, we want to define what digital twins are and what value a business might get from them. Defining Digital Twins In short, a digital twin is a virtual copy of a...
Imagine this scenario: amidst your daily routine, an email arrives in your inbox, seemingly from a cybersecurity company. The alarming assertion is that you’ve become the target of a hacking attack. Despite lacking IT expertise and being unfamiliar with your security agency’s procedures, you trust the message and respond promptly. Unbeknownst to you, the email is a shrewdly disguised cyberthreat,...
Ensuring seamless communication across all levels of your organization by addressing potential antiquated technologies and refining your strategy commensurate with your needs is more important today than ever before. It isn’t without challenges. To assist you, we lay out the following tips on how to improve your organization’s communications.
Every year on March 31st, World Backup Day serves as a dedicated occasion to emphasize the crucial role of regular data backups in ensuring the seamless continuity of information. While this awareness day effectively underscores a fundamental best practice, we staunchly advocate for an ongoing commitment to continually maintaining and protecting backups, extending beyond the confines of a singular day....
Recycling your technology is something that you may not put too much thought into, but the facts are that a lot of the technology we use can be really harmful to the environment if it isn’t recycled properly. This month, we are going to go into what happens to your old tech and how having a plan for recycling your...
Your IT team plays a crucially important part in your business machinations. However, many small and even medium-sized businesses may not have the in-house resources to effectively cover their needs. If this could easily describe your business, you might want to consider outsourcing some of your technology management needs to a managed service provider. A managed service provider, like Reciprocal Technologies....
Network security is an incredibly nuanced topic with a lot of specifics that must be addressed. Still, today, we want to give you some actionable items that you can use to take an active role in improving network security for your business. Let’s dig into some of the essential dos and don’ts of network security for small businesses. Network Security...
A single oversight can potentially nullify the effectiveness of your cybersecurity measures. For instance, even if you’ve implemented security measures like multifactor authentication, a phishing scam or certain malware variants could grant unauthorized access to your email, compromising all the data stored in your inbox. The severity of these attacks escalates, particularly when sensitive information is exchanged through emails. Once...
Your business runs on its data, and as such, you need a sound strategy for sharing files and other important information to ensure collaboration goes off without a hitch. You must also do all of this while protecting your sensitive data. What are some best practices that SMBs can utilize for file sharing? Let’s go over them. Cloud Storage A...
One of the biggest trends in mobile technology is the incorporation of foldable displays allowing device manufacturers to create interesting products. While this innovation is undeniably cool, do these foldable devices actually provide the benefits they are marketed for; namely enhancing productivity? How Does This Foldable Tech Work? Foldable tech isn’t limited to mobile, but for our purposes today, we...
Data security is one of those things that you have to stay out in front of. Hackers and scammers are changing tactics and getting a little more sophisticated as time goes on and it creates a pretty difficult situation for most IT administrators. Utilizing multi-factor authentication (MFA), two-factor authentication, or whatever it is called by the application you are using...
Data security is an integral part of not just business operations but everyday life at this point. Most people agree that specific measures to protect data security, like verifying emails and updating antivirus software, are reasonable. However, one aspect that many people fail to consider is oversharing information on social media. Today, we want to explore how oversharing on social...
The threat of cyber-attacks looms large over businesses of all sizes. With hackers becoming more sophisticated and relentless in their efforts to infiltrate valuable data, it is crucial for organizations to have robust strategies in place both to prevent such attacks and efficiently recover from them if they occur. We’ll compare the differences between managed security services (MSS) and incident...
Cost is a massive issue for nearly every single business out there. You have to have a measured approach to investment to maximize the ability to create returns. One of the best ways for companies to do this in technology is to partner with a managed services provider. “Why?” you may ask. We go into three ways we can bring...
Staying ahead of the curve in technology is crucial for businesses and individuals. The need to streamline data management and optimize communication processes has never been more important. That’s why we are proud to introduce ourselves as your trusted partner for seamless data and communication solutions. With cutting-edge technologies, unparalleled expertise, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, we strive to...
January is host to the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, which takes place in Las Vegas. It’s an opportunity for companies to show off thousands of neat ideas, concepts, and devices, and if you’re a tech nerd like us, it’s total heaven. It’s also interesting to see what trends can be seen and how they might be brought into a...
Microsoft Excel is a handy tool to help businesses keep their data organized… provided it has been used accurately and to its full potential. However, it isn’t uncommon for some people to cram all the information of a record into a single cell and limit the value that Excel has to offer. Once this goes on long enough, it can...
Smartphones are a helpful tool by any measure. Still, with these devices’ widespread use, serious concerns about how they may contribute to certain negative human situations have arisen. Here are some ways smartphones can be seen as having a negative effect on people and society. Social Isolation The dependence on the smartphone has become en-vogue in today’s digital landscape. Excessive...