The Top 5 IT Mistakes of 2018
And How You Can Avoid Them This Year
Creating an IT strategy for your company can be confusing, especially when your expertise is in your industry and not software processing. So, take our advice to make 2019 your best IT year yet by avoiding the following biggest IT mistakes of 2018. 1. Faithfully Filling The Cloud Applications like Dropbox are great for sharing photo and document files, but if you’re using them for business, you may want to rethink your process. These servers rely heavily on the internet and may not give you direct access while you’re on-the-go. Furthermore, the cost of utilizing these cloud servers increases as you fill them up, often making it costlier than purchasing a more-secure alternative. 2. Buying First and Learning Later You wouldn’t purchase a car without test driving it first, so why do you do the equivalent with your business? When you’re considering new software to help streamline your process, at the very least you must test the applications, do your research, read reviews, and consider alternatives. Avoiding blind purchases means fewer mistakes. 3. No Cyber Liability Insurance Here’s a sobering statistic: About 60 percent of small businesses will fail after a successful cyberattack,
due to the costs associated with recovery and fines. Cyber liability insurance helps your small business defray the costs of an attack, especially if you store sensitive information (like social security numbers). You may not think you’re prime for an attack, but hackers bank on that and specifically target small businesses. 4. Not Securing Every Piece of Technology Every device in your office is open to attack, even the smart thermostat or security cameras. Most businesses tend to forget that, so keeping even the smallest devices secure will ensure all your information is safeguarded. 5. Not Setting Goals It’s important to upgrade your old technology. Though it may seem overwhelming, the evolution of IT systems is advantageous to small companies. Start with a plan to reduce downtime and work your way up to improved security. The end result will be worth the time you put into it — and it’s less stressful than maintaining outdated technology. At MicroTech Systems, we know you can’t settle for mediocre technology. Let us upgrade your systems and help you avoid these five mistakes. Learn more online at MicrotechBoise.com
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Bistecca Alla Fiorentina
Inspired by Saveur magazine
For a sinfully delicious Valentine’s Day dinner, turn to this classic Italian steak preparation. It’s simply flavored with rosemary and lemon, allowing the meat to take center stage.
Ingredients
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2 bone-in porterhouse steaks
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Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions 1/4 cup olive oil 2 sprigs rosemary
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1. 30 minutes before cooking, remove steaks from fridge to bring them to room temperature. 2. Heat a grill or large cast-iron skillet to high. While heating, brush steaks with half the oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. 3. Place steaks on the hottest part of the grill or pan and cook for 5 minutes. 4. Flip steaks and baste with remaining oil, using rosemary sprigs as a brush. If cooking in a pan, place sprigs next to steaks after basting. 5. Cook for 5–6 minutes for medium-rare. 6. Let steaks sit for at least 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve with bone.
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