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Strategic IT Planning for 2025: The Keys to Business Success

As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to think about how a smart IT strategy can set the stage for a strong year ahead.

Whether you’re streamlining operations, improving...


Data Security vs Data Privacy: What's the Difference?

With data breaches regularly making headlines, business leaders feel constant pressure to protect sensitive information. In 2023, the average cost of a data breach reached...


Comprehensive Dental IT Support Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Running a dental practice has its own challenges. Technology should make your life easier, not harder. But when your IT systems crash, patient data is at risk, or you’re...


Essential Microsoft Copilot Tips and Tricks in Outlook and Teams

Imagine starting your workday with tools that anticipate your needs and cut down on the time spent managing emails, scheduling meetings, and keeping your team on the same...


5 Top Managed IT Service Providers (With Case Studies)

Modern IT services go far beyond typical help desk tickets and user cybersecurity training. On the surface, it may appear that your IT team simply solves technical issues and...


Cyber Insurance in 2025: What Every Business Needs to Know

As businesses continue to face rising cybersecurity threats, protecting your company’s digital assets is no longer a "nice to have"—it’sa must. In 2025, cyber insurance...


3 Ways Human and AI Collaboration Can Solve Your Biggest Business Challenges

Running a successful business today means constantly finding better ways to work, and AI is becoming an essential part of that equation. But the real value isn’t about...


Unlock Membership Growth and Retention with Strategic IT Planning

Membership associations today are balancing the challenge of attracting new members while keeping existing ones engaged. It’s no longer enough to offer valuable programs or...


A Night To Celebrate: Ntiva's Mid-Atlantic Client Appreciation Event!

We recently hosted our latest client appreciation event at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, and it was a fantastic evening. Filled with lively discussions, engaging panels,...


Getting Started with Microsoft Loop: Streamlining Team Collaboration

Imagine a tool that brings your team’s work together in one place, making collaboration feel effortless. That’s exactly what Microsoft Loop is designed to do.

By integrating...


Virtual Desktop Shootout: Windows 365 vs. Azure Virtual Desktop

For a while now, virtual desktops have helped businesses operate more efficiently, enjoy better security, and offer employees greater flexibility. And with the current...


AI 101: The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept or passing trend; it has become a powerful, ever-present force that’s reshaping industries, revolutionizing how we...


How Outsourced IT Actually Saves Your Business Money

Cutting costs without cutting corners—sounds ideal, right? For many businesses, especially those trying to keep a tight grip on their budgets, managing IT expenses can be a...


4 Ways Outsourced IT Adapts to Your Business Growth

Growth is great—until your IT infrastructure can’t keep up. One day, everything’s running smoothly, and the next, you’re struggling to support a larger team, higher data...


Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Through the Lens of an MSP

Ever thought about what would happen if a key part of your business suddenly went offline? Whether it’s your customer database, payment processing system, or...


Is Your Business Ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot?

Every business today faces the challenge of doing more with less. Tight deadlines, limited resources, and the pressure to stay competitive mean finding smarter ways to work...


MacOS 15 Sequoia Update: Everything You Need to Know

MacOS Sequoia 15 has officially been released! While the upgrade introduces exciting new features, including advanced productivity tools and enhanced integration with other...


Choosing the Right MSP for Increasing Your Association Membership

When it comes to driving growth for your membership association, finding the right Managed Service Provider (MSP) is about much more than solving technical problems or...


What Is a vCIO (Virtual CIO) and Why Do You Need One?

Rapid digital transformation, unpredictable growth, and intense competition have led to the virtualization of many modern job roles. This new kind of job role is gaining...


Unlocking ROI: How Efficient IT Practices Can Transform Your Membership Association

Membership associations are facing a growing challenge: rising IT costs and underutilized technology. With limited budgets, many associations find themselves stuck with...


Choosing the Right AI and Cloud IT Provider: 9 Key Questions to Ask

Picking the right AI and cloud partners isn’t just another decision—it’s a game-changer for your business’s success. With so many options available, how do you make sure...


Understanding Machine Learning: A Beginner's Guide

Did you know that machine learning powers everything from your Netflix recommendations to the fraud detection systems that keep your financial transactions secure? It's...


Weighing Outsourced IT Support Options: A Comprehensive Cost-Benefit Analysis

How much does it cost to completely outsource your IT services? The answer to this question depends on many factors, including how your business and selected provider...


Mastering Microsoft Planner for Effective Task Management

Have you ever found yourself buried under sticky notes, lost in a maze of spreadsheets, or endlessly scrolling through email threads trying to keep track of your team’s...


A Night to Remember: Client Appreciation Event in Colorado Springs!

Last week, Ntiva had the pleasure of hosting our annual client appreciation event, "AI Unleashed: Mastering The Next Wave of Business Innovation" at the stunning Garden of...


Exploring the Success of Ntiva's Service Desk Academy

A Hands-On Approach to Learning

The Ntiva Service Desk Academy has become a cornerstone in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world IT experience for...


Navigating Today’s Cyber Threat Landscape with Arctic Wolf

Staying ahead of cybersecurity threats is more important than ever to keep your business safe. That’s why we recently sat down with Brad Hanly, Manager of MSP Sales...


Natural Language Processing: How It Works and Its Future

Did you know that by 2025, the global Natural Language Processing (NLP) market is projected to reach $43.3 billion? This staggering growth underscores the pervasive influence...


The Importance of Modernizing IT for Association Growth

Is your association finding it hard to keep members engaged and attract new ones? The solution might be simpler than you think: updating your IT infrastructure. Digital...


Next-Level Customer Service: 5 Ways AI is Making a Difference

These days providing top-notch customer service is a must. That's where AI steps in, revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. Imagine offering a...


Unlocking the Power of Microsoft Copilot for 365: The Latest Updates!

As AI technology continues to break new ground, Microsoft Copilot 365 stands out as a transformative solution that is reshaping the way we approach our daily tasks. For...


Stay Ahead of Cyber Threats: Why a vCISO is Critical for Your Business

Every day, businesses are hit with cyberattacks that compromise sensitive data, causing reputational damage, regulatory fines, and a loss of trust.

These incidents are...


AI in Social Engineering: The Next Generation of Cyber Threats

Imagine receiving a video call from your CEO, instructing you to transfer funds urgently to a new account to secure a critical business deal. The voice, mannerisms, and...


Discover the Latest in Microsoft Teams: August 2024 Updates

Get ready to witness a game-changer as Microsoft Teams prepares for its upcoming updates on August 1st, 2024!

These updates introduce a range of new features and...


How To Maximize Your Security with Asset Management: Step-by-Step!

Imagine finding out that a data breach happened because of an untracked piece of hardware or some outdated software. It's a nightmare scenario that puts your sensitive...


4 Tailored IT Solutions to Increase Association Membership Engagement

Are you struggling to engage your members and grow your association? The right technology and expert guidance from a trusted managed services partner can make all the...


Unlock Your Team's Potential with Microsoft Viva

Managing a modern workforce can be challenging. This is especially true with the increasing need for communication, learning, and engagement in a digital-focused world....


Managing Third-Party Cyber Risks: Everything You Need to Know

Entrusting certain aspects of your business operations to external organizations can feel like navigating a delicate balance.

Although outsourcing can provide cost...


Navigating IT Compliance: A Guide for Nonprofits

Keeping member data safe isn’t just another item on the to-do list for nonprofits organizations—it’s the cornerstone of trust. For IT directors and managers, it’s about more...


The Ultimate Cybersecurity Guide for Nonprofits: 10 Best Practices

Cybersecurity is like a superhero in today’s world—it's needed now more than ever.If we keep the analogy going, cyberattacks are like supervillains; targeting organizations...


Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Tips and Best Practices for 2024

Remote work is now a standard part of our professional lives, bringing flexibility and convenience to our routines. Whether fully remote or tackling tasks after hours, we...


Unleashing the Power of Microsoft Teams Meetings: Exclusive Webinar

Are your Microsoft Teams meetings falling flat? Struggling to boost productivity or foster collaboration within your remote team?

You're not alone in facing these common...


Mobile Security: Deciphering Corporate-Owned vs. BYOD Strategies

As mobile technology takes over our daily lives, the boundaries between work and personal tech are fading fast, posing fresh challenges and decisions for businesses...


A Complete Guide to IT Infrastructure Management

The backbone of every thriving enterprise lies in its underlying infrastructure. From the historical roots of roads and railways to the digital center of today's constantly...


What is a Deepfake? Understanding the Dangers and Combating the Risks

In a time when the truth isn't always what it seems, the rise of 'deepfakes'—a fusion of ' deep learning' and' fake'—represents a major change in how we engage with digital...