Expert Perspectives from Montra
Montra executives, subject matter experts, and independent authorities provide insights and commentary on the key issues that matter most to you and your business.
12 Cyber Readiness Strategies #7 and #8
Cyber readiness strategies 7 and 8: how continuous network monitoring and employee security awareness training protect your business from cyberattacks and phishing.
Building a Multi-Layer Security Strategy Infographic
Download Montra’s multi-layer cybersecurity strategy infographic — covering 12 privacy and security frameworks to help your business defend against cyber threats.
Six Steps to Successful Employee Offboarding
Six essential steps for secure employee offboarding — disabling accounts, collecting devices, erasing data, notifying vendors, and maintaining cyber compliance.
Microsoft OneDrive – Eight Ways to Get the Most from It
Eight tips to get the most from Microsoft OneDrive — covering mobile and desktop use, file syncing across devices, collaboration, version history, and offline access.
Seven Practices To Improve IT Asset Logistics
Seven best practices for IT asset logistics — covering tracking software, asset databases, device monitoring, automation, integration, and standardization.
12 Cyber-Readiness Strategies #5 and #6
Cyber readiness strategies 5 and 6: why backing up all critical business data and maintaining cybersecurity compliance are essential to protecting your organization.
Five Easy Steps to Great Employee IT Onboarding
Contrary to common belief, the employee onboarding process isn’t just for HR. Most modern businesses are heavily reliant on IT infrastructure for client and team communication, employee and task…
3 Reasons Why Microsoft Teams Matters
The shift to hybrid work has made Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) one of the fastest-growing technology sectors. In Q1 2021 the UCaaS user base grew by 46% from the first quarter of 2020…
Device RMA Process Infographic
Download Montra’s device RMA process infographic — a visual guide to building a systematic, efficient return materials authorization process for IT devices.
6 Steps to Great RMAs for Your Devices
Six best practices for managing device return materials authorization (RMA) — covering tracking, cross-shipping, return validation, automation, and warehouse management.
3 Things an Employee Information Manager Needs
Why companies need a centralized employee information system — covering self-service, secure directories, and API integrations to keep workforce data accurate everywhere.
12 Cyber Readiness Strategies #3 and #4
Cyber readiness strategies 3 and 4: why keeping software patched and enforcing multi-factor authentication are essential defenses against data breaches and cyberattacks.
Hybrid Workforces Need Employee Notifications Now More than Ever
How hybrid workforces can use employee notification systems to improve communication — covering timing, targeting, multi-channel messaging, and best practices.
7 Hidden Features of Microsoft 365 You Are Lucky to Find
Microsoft 365 is the largest SaaS platform for mid-market and SMB companies. Microsoft 365 now has over 50 million subscribers . Over 1 million companies now use Microsoft 365 to power their core…
Six Things to Look for in Modern Remote Management and Monitoring Tools
If you are a managed IT services provider or a company that gets services from one, you are likely very familiar with remote management and monitoring software. RMM has been a mainstay application…
12 Cyber Readiness Strategies #1 and #2
Is your business ready to handle a targeted cyber-attack? Maybe you have been attacked and don’t even know it. According to the the 2020 Thales Data Threat Report , 49% of US companies have already…
Microsoft 365 Trends in 2022
After a somewhat late start and mixed approach to offering services versus software (remember ASPs and Hosted Exchange ), Microsoft 365 has become the dominant SaaS platform for mid-market and SMB…
Remote Device Management Trends in 2022
In the third of our four-part series on trends for 2022 , we are looking at device management trends. When we talk about devices we mean any physical asset that a person uses to connect to a network…
Cloud Compliance in 2022
This is the second in our series of 2022 trends. Last week we covered employee information management trends for 2022 . This week we look at the trends for cloud compliance in 2022. Compliance –…
Employee Information Management Infographic
Employee Information Management in 2022 Employee information management is an important topic for a lot of mid-sized companies, especially those that are experiencing or are planning for a lot of…
Employee Information Management Trends for 2022
The past two years have had a major impact on everyone’s lives, so we are looking forward to 2022 with anticipation (well, not as much as the anticipation last year leading into 2021.) Some of the…
Phishing in the Workplace: 3 Attacks and 3 Ways to Protect Yourself
About the time most people learn how to spell phishing , they realize that it is an email-based social engineering tactic to get access to a user’s account or financial information. It probably…
Tis the Season for Cyberthreats: 3 Ways to Keep Your Device Secure Over Turkey
It’s that time of year for travel, visiting family, eating too much, and rushing around for last-minute errands and gifts. It is a hectic and wonderful time but if you are like me, it is also when…
CMMC Compliance Infographic
CMMC & Cloud Compliance The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a new and still developing standard for measuring a company’s cybersecurity effectiveness. CMMC is simply…
CMMC and Cloud Compliance for Mid-Market Companies
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification ( CMMC ) is a new and still developing standard for measuring a company’s cybersecurity effectiveness. It has been developed by the Department of…
5 Reasons Why Employee Information Management is Hard
1. HR, Finance and IT All keep their own Databases Employee information is kept by many groups within a company. It starts with information gathered by HR during the recruiting and hiring process….
Montra Ranked #48 in 2021 NextGen 101 Managed Service Providers To Watch
NextGen 101 Honors Montra as an Industry Leading Managed Services and Technology Provider NextGen Honors 101 Industry Leading Managed Services and Technology Providers. Selected from 2021…
Pitfalls/Solutions for Employee Onboarding
Engaging MSPs: What Should Customers Look For?
Why Engage an MSP? (Part 1) Managed IT services is external support for a company’s core IT functions. Specifically, it entails end-user support, cloud, security, and device management. Typically…
Why Engage an MSP?
Why Engage an MSP? (Part 1) Managed IT services is external support for a company’s core IT functions. Specifically, it entails end-user support, cloud, security, and device management. Typically…
Remote Workforce Business Continuity
Ensure your Business Continuity Plan Secures your Remote Workforce In our last Securing Remote Workers Blog, we discussed how organizations in today’s world must adapt to changing business…
PSAP Cyber Risks to 911
CISA Report on Cyber Risks to 911: TDoS A tele phony denial of service (TDoS) attack is a specific type of DDoS attack directed towards a telephone system to bring the targeted system down. These…
Remote Workforce
7 Critical Considerations for Firewall Performance in the Era of Secure Remote Work All organizations in today’s world must adapt to changing business conditions to ensure a secure remote workforce….
Secure Your NextGen 911 Network
Protecting America’s NextGen 911 Networks NextGen 911 systems allow Public Safety Answering Point (PSAPs) and public safety agencies to deliver a more responsive service that saves lives — yet…
Montra Solutions Ranked Among World’s Most Elite 501 Managed Service Providers
Annual MSP 501 Identifies Best-in-Class Global MSP Businesses & Leading Trends in Managed Services ATLANTA — (August 2, 2020) — Montra Solutions has been named as one of the world’s premier…
4 Tips for Ensuring Compliance in the Cloud in 2020
Cloud Computing is well understood as a great method for increasing the speed of deployment and agility of managing IT infrastructure. For these reasons, the migration to and utilization of Cloud…
10 Ways to Stay Safe As We Return to Work
In the last week or so the national conversation has shifted from sheltering in place to returning to work. Slowly and carefully, but we are opening back up. Now is the time to remain vigilant to…
Montra Solutions Named a Top 40 Innovative Technology Company
Montra Honored for Innovation and Contributions to the State’s Technology Community by Technology Association of Georgia ATLANTA — (FEBRUARY 7, 2020) — Montra Solutions, a software-enabled managed…
Windows 7 End of Life
When Windows 7 reaches End of Life on January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer patch security holes or fix any bugs that come up in their popular operating system. This means if you are one of the…
Tips for Managing Your Sprawling IT Infrastructure in 2020
IT Sprawl is a phenomenon that has risen significantly in small and mid-market businesses over the past several years. This growth can largely be attributed to two factors: rapid cloud services…
