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    May 31, 2023

    3 Easy Ways to Get More from Microsoft Azure

    You've heard it before (probably from me): you should migrate to the cloud...like yesterday.  Migrating your on-premises infrastructure to Microsoft ...
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    May 25, 2023

    Texas IT Company to Reveal New Strategies in Helping Small Businesses Move to the Cloud

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – May 25, 2023 – Partnering with Sherweb, Centre Technologies brings you a pairing you won't forget. Keeping in line with their ...
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    May 23, 2023

    Meet Michaela Ordaz: Customer Success Analyst @ Centre

    We want to introduce you to one of the sweetest humans you'll ever meet: Michaela Ordaz from our Customer Experience team. Michaela is someone who ...
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    May 18, 2023

    All Rise for the Robots: What Legal Services Must Consider Before Using AI

    Prediction: you're inundated with emails, socials, and updates on the newest AI updates. And honestly? You may not care. But maybe you're curious: ...
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    May 15, 2023

    Small Business Need-to-Know Guidelines for Using ChatGPT

    In February, we released a blog about the looming uncertainties surrounding the new ChatGPT tool that was beginning to take root in what seemed like ...
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    May 5, 2023

    Centre Technologies Provides In-Kind Donation for Local Make-A-Wish Recipient

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – May 3, 2023 – Centre Technologies partners with Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana to provide an in-kind gaming system ...
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    May 4, 2023

    How to Prevent DDoS Attacks

    There is a reason why cyber hackers preferred to use DDoS attacks over other methods of cyber attacks. In this article, we'll explain what they are, ...
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    April 25, 2023

    4 Advantages of Law Firms Choosing Local IT Support

    Law firms have a legal and ethical obligation to protect confidentiality, implement a cybersecurity plan, secure mobile devices, and improve ...
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    April 17, 2023

    FTC’s Safeguard Rule: A Must-Read Guide for Small Financial Institutions

    Last year the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) extended the deadline for their financial industry "Safeguard Rule" to June 9, 2023. That means any ...
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    April 12, 2023

    How to Avoid the Cost and Risks of Cybersecurity

    UPDATED April 12, 2023 Like mutating bacteria, cyberattacks have been evolving into ever more pernicious threats. As quickly as companies arm ...
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    April 12, 2023

    4 Ways Microsoft Teams Enhances a Collaborative Work Culture

    UPDATED April 12, 2023 Effective collaboration and communication among employees, and even those outside your organization, is critical for ...
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    April 8, 2023

    Why Outsource IT? Start Saving Money Today

    UPDATED: April 8, 2023 Outsourcing IT projects helps businesses to minimize stress and disruption during IT transformation. Organizations can get the ...
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    March 31, 2023

    Your Next Steps for the Windows Server 2012 End of Support

    On October 10, 2023, Microsoft will be ending their support for all editions of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Even though it's ...
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    March 29, 2023

    Centre Technologies Named on CRN’s 2023 Tech Elite 250

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – March 24, 2023– Centre Technologies has been recognized by The Channel Co. in their 2023 CRN Tech 250 list as a top Managed Service ...
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    March 29, 2023

    Why Small Legal Firms are Talking About 2023's National Cyber Strategy

    Sometimes it can feel like you're a little fish in a big pond. You hear good advice but you're not sure if it relates to a business of your size. You ...
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    March 9, 2023

    5 Common Mistakes When Building an IRP and How to Fix Them

    It seems like security breaches are all we're hearing about in the news: this company was hacked, that business was attacked by ransomware, even deep ...
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    March 2, 2023

    Top Cloud Services Executive Joins Centre Technologies Leadership

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – February 27, 2023– Scott Stricklin, former Senior Partner Sales Manager at Amazon Web Services, joins Centre Technologies as Chief ...
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    March 1, 2023

    Centre Technologies Makes CRN’s 2023 MSP 500 Elite 150 List

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – February 22, 2023– Texas IT company, Centre Technologies, has been recognized by the 2023 CRN Managed Service Provider (MSP) as a ...
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    February 17, 2023

    Secure Your Bracket with Joe Lunardi

    Centre Technologies is excited to announce an EXCLUSIVE webinar with ESPN Analyst and "bracketology" founder, Joe Lunardi. Lunardi will join us for a ...
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    February 16, 2023

    ChatGPT: Apocalypse Now or Cutting Edge?

    ChatGPT is a trailblazing AI tool that's revolutionizing the way we interact with technology. Recently, other companies are taking notice and ...
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    January 23, 2023

    Centre CEO Named Top 25 Houston Business Leader

    Houston, Texas – January 23, 2023 –  Centre Technologies CEO and founder, Chris Pace, was recognized by The Business Report as one of the top 25 ...
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    December 22, 2022

    Centre Technologies the First MSP Awarded DIR Cyberstar Certificate

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – December 22nd, 2022 –  The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) awarded Centre Technologies with their Cyberstar ...
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    September 1, 2022

    Security Solutions That Help With CMMC Compliance

    Are you a contractor that does business with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and part of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB)? If so, you'll need ...
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    August 31, 2022

    The Importance of Zero-Trust Application Control to Stop Ransomware

    Ransomware is becoming an all-too-common threat that can cost businesses millions of dollars. Cybercriminals today are using file-less malware to ...
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    August 29, 2022

    Cloud Computing and IT Services for Nonprofits and Trade Associations

    This nonprofit trade association needed to modernize their IT environment. While they didn't encounter a situation that jeaporadized important data ...
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    August 26, 2022

    Meet 2022 Kathy Pace Scholarship Winners - Amanda Broussard and Chase Brown

    The Kathy Pace Technology scholarship is an opportunity presented by Centre Technologies commemorating the late Kathy Pace. Kathy Pace, the mother of ...
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    August 23, 2022

    Responsive Cloud and IT Services for Law Firms

    As with all San Antonio Law Firms, time is of the essence. This law firm did not want to encounter or experience any setbacks due to their IT ...
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    August 16, 2022

    Employee Awareness is the Best Protection Against Cyber Threats

    What your employees don’t know about cyber security could hurt you — and your organization. A recent study of data breaches found that 95% of the ...
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    August 16, 2022

    Hacked Passwords

    We try to make our lives simpler by using online passwords that are easy to remember or having the same ones across multiple sites. Then, it happens ...
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    August 16, 2022

    Top Executive Pursues Texas Managed Services Provider

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – August 16th, 2022 – Michele Blest joins the rapidly growing Texas Managed Services Provider, Centre Technologies, as Chief Financial ...
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    August 10, 2022

    Cloud Desktops and Security for CPA Firms in San Antonio

    The benefits of cloud computing for a CPA firm are many. This highly acclaimed San Antonio CPA firm knew that migrating to the cloud was the best ...
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    July 29, 2022

    Utilizing the Cloud for Data Backup Disaster and Recovery

    The amount of data we create is increasing at a breathtaking rate. By 2025, global data consumption and creation are projected to grow to more than ...
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    July 27, 2022

    Cloud Computing and Compliance for Financial Services in San Antonio

    As a financial services company in San Antonio, maintaining FINRA and SEC compliance is crucial. This investment advisory firm wanted a way to ensure ...
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    July 21, 2022

    Can Your Personal Information and Identity Be Stolen at Work?

    Your identity has a lot of value, especially in the wrong hands. As unfortunate as it is, employers  have a lot to do with the stolen identities of ...
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    July 19, 2022

    How Hackers Get Around Your Firewall and Anti-Virus

    Cybercrime is at an all-time high, and hackers are setting their sights on small and medium businesses who are “low hanging fruit.” Don’t be their ...
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    July 15, 2022

    Desktop Services and Cybersecurity for San Antonio Law Firms

    It is essential for San Antonio law firms to have a reliable IT infrastructure, for everyday operations as well as attracting and retaining clients. ...
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    July 14, 2022

    Email Security for SMBs: How Safe is Your Email?

    Email is (and has been) a prime method of communication for businesses of all sizes. With email comes a whole slew of issues that are essentially ...
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    July 13, 2022

    Centre Technologies Acquires TXSG, Austin-based IT Managed Service Provider

    AUSTIN, TEXAS – July 13th, 2022 – Centre Technologies, Texas’ leading full-service IT consulting and managed services provider, has acquired ...
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    July 12, 2022

    Solutions for Improving Company Computer Speed

    Sometimes when your workstation feels bogged down, a relatively cheap and simple hardware update can make a huge difference in performance. Adding ...
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    July 9, 2022

    C-Stack Series: What is a Server?

    What is a Computer Server? Servers are the beating heart of your organization. It is the central device that manages resources across your entire ...
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    July 8, 2022

    Desktop and Security Services for San Antonio Real Estate Company

    For this commercial real estate brokerage in San Antonio, costs kept rising but downtime wasn’t decreasing. While providing commercial real estate ...
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    July 7, 2022

    Why Your IT Service Company Should Prevent and Predict Cyberattacks

    While many IT service providers market themselves as being proactive instead of reactive, most fail to deliver IT support that encompasses predicting ...
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    June 30, 2022

    5 Tips for Saving Money on Technology and IT Services

    Saving a little on your technology can go a long way, but cutting too many corners can lead to additional problems and expensive downtime. Knowing ...
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    June 23, 2022

    How to Stop Ransomware on Virtual and Cloud Desktops

    Ransomware is incredibly effective. In fact, it's so effective that it has garnered a staggering number of victims- a number that continues to ...
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    June 22, 2022

    Cloud Computing Solution for Insurance Company in San Antonio

    Having a reliable IT infrastructure is crucial for San Antonio insurance companies in order to operate efficiently on a daily basis and to attract ...
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    June 16, 2022

    3 Examples of the Cloud Preventing Security Threats

    A lot of business owners and IT professionals are still skeptical about cloud services, even though public and private clouds have been around for ...
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    June 13, 2022

    Cloud Transformation for San Antonio Real Estate Home Builder

    For this home building company in San Antonio, costs kept rising and so was the downtime. While providing real estate services in Texas, their IT ...
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    June 10, 2022

    Why Do FECs Need Help from IT Security Services to Protect ePHI Data?

    HIPAA was put in place to set the safeguarding policies for Protected Health Information (PHI). The electronic copy of these records is known as ...
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    June 10, 2022

    Centre Named on 2022 CRN Solution Provider 500 List

    Houston, Texas,  June 10, 2022 –  CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Centre Technologies on its 2022 Solution Provider 500 list. This ...
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    June 10, 2022

    5 Reasons to Outsource to MSSP Service Providers

    Managed Security Service Providers (also known as MSSPs) play a large role in providing cybersecurity for businesses. In a study conducted by ...
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    June 8, 2022

    Centre Technologies Acquires CIT, San Antonio-based Cloud Services Provider

    Centre Technologies, Texas’s leading full-service IT consulting and managed services provider, has acquired San Antonio-based cloud services and ...
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    June 3, 2022

    What is Patch Management? Benefits and IT Services for Small Business

    New patches are released every day. Otherwise known as software and operating system updates, patches are an integral part of your cybersecurity ...
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    June 3, 2022

    Enhanced Software for Home Builders by Moving to the Cloud

    It's critial that home builders have sound, reliable software to ensure smooth-running construction projects and happy clients. This home builder ...
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    June 3, 2022

    The Follina Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2022-30190 Explained

    This week Microsoft announced a zero-day exploit named "Follina" that leverages a bug in the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT). Since ...
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    May 27, 2022

    Keep Data Transfers Secure with Local Managed Network and IT Services

    Organizations across industry types benefit from the use of information technology. Being able to communicate and share files has never been easier. ...
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    May 25, 2022

    How Security Assessments Help Identify What's Putting Your Business at Risk

    What makes security assessments important for businesses in 2022? These assessments provide a thorough scan of vulnerabilities that could severely ...
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    May 20, 2022

    4 Ways Emergency Centers Benefit from Local Managed IT Services

    When the concept of urgent care began, it was a suburban phenomenon. Despite it still being a relatively new undertaking, the expansion of the ...
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    May 13, 2022

    The History and Growth of Healthcare Data Privacy and IT Security

    The healthcare industry in the United States has made great strides to get where we are today. In fact, facilities are relying more and more ...
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    May 13, 2022

    VDI vs. VPN: Finding The Best Remote Workforce Solution

    Many businesses struggle to decide if VDI or VPN is best for remote workers. While both are excellent solutions, knowing their differences helps ...
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    May 6, 2022

    Remote Desktop Support: Best Practices for Business IT at Home and the Office

    As the internet has improved and cloud technologies have been more widely adopted, remote work has grown. Even now as we are pushing past the ...
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    April 28, 2022

    5 Ways to Use Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

    Achieving virtualization through Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) opens businesses to a wide variety of opportunities for growth. Not only does ...
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    April 26, 2022

    VDI Solution for Energy Oil and Gas Company

    This oil and gas company was still in its startup phase when it decided to come to Centre Technologies for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure services. ...
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    April 19, 2022

    5 Ways the Revolution of Cloud Computing Has Affected Healthcare IT Solutions

    Everyone always talks about “the cloud.” But what is it, and what can it do for you as a healthcare practice? The cloud is a term that describes ...
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    April 13, 2022

    Local IT Infrastructure Management for Freestanding Emergency Centers

    Emergency care is available 24/7, which means your IT should be, as well. To provide services that are both efficient and safe, Healthcare ...
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    April 12, 2022

    Podcast: Corporate Business Killers - "Acts of War" Clause

    In this week's episode, James and Taylor talk about the state of cyberwar, Biden's Cybersecurity Round Table, and SMBs relying on cyber insurance as ...
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    April 7, 2022

    How to Find Warranty and License Renewal Info with Local IT Services

    Software license management can feel like a hassle, especially if you are dealing with several types of technology. It includes the processes and ...
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    April 6, 2022

    Kathy Pace Scholarship Recipients: Where Are They Now?

    70 percent of college students report feeling stressed about their finances according to one study done by Ohio State University. Scholarships ...
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    April 5, 2022

    Quick and Simple Answers to Your Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Questions

    With Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), you can take control of your workforce with a secure, seamless solution that makes it easy to stay on top ...
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    April 5, 2022

    Mobile Device Security: Implement the Best Practices of MSP Services

    The use of mobile devices has obviously skyrocketed in recent years. So much of our lives reside in our smartphones. But it doesn’t just stop at our ...
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    March 30, 2022

    Why You Should Perform Routine Inspections with Managed IT Security Providers

    Cybersecurity is a big deal that every business needs to take seriously. Criminals lurk in every corner of the digital space, waiting for you to fall ...
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    March 28, 2022

    Texas IT Company Offers $5,000 Scholarships to Technology Students

    Houston’s 3rd Largest Cybersecurity Company and MSP (Managed Service Provider) 500 Award Winner is now offering a way for aspiring freshman, ...
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    March 28, 2022

    Virtual Desktop for Dummies: An Intro into VDI

    Every organization looks for ways to improve productivity, efficiency, and data protection protocols while reducing costs. Using standard PCs, it can ...
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    March 24, 2022

    Importance of Tailored Service Level Agreements for Local IT Support

    Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are documents that specifically state the mutually agreed-upon terms between a provider and a client. This type of ...
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    March 22, 2022

    Removable Media vs Cloud Storage: IT Solutions for Small Business

    It is undeniable that your business has private data. This could include contact or financial information from your clients, communications between ...
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    March 16, 2022

    Podcast: Shield Up for Cyber Warfare

    In this episode, James and Sarah dig deeper into what a cyber war really means for the U.S. economy and how it could impact the SMB space. As Russia ...
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    March 16, 2022

    Social Engineering Attacks and How to Prevent Them with IT Services

    The number of cyberattacks goes up every year. Over the course of the pandemic, several million dollars have been stolen from businesses by hackers. ...
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    March 10, 2022

    Centre Technologies Ranked as Elite 150 on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List

    CRN's Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 List recognizes the top Managed Service Providers and Consultants in North America. Every year, thousands of ...
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    March 8, 2022

    Top Texas Cybersecurity Company Protects Businesses from Cyber Threats with New CISO

    With the rise in sophisticated cyber threats targeting businesses in the Houston, TX area, there’s been an increased focus on cybersecurity ...
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    February 28, 2022

    5 Reasons to Use a Third-Party Cloud Backup

    Many people consider third-party cloud backup software to be an extra step in data protection that isn't needed. Whether your data is saved to ...
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    February 25, 2022

    Increase Your Organization’s Cybersecurity to Combat Potential Cyberwarfare

    With the invasion of Russia into Ukraine, the FBI, CISA, and NSA are encouraging businesses to increase their organization’s cybersecurity to combat ...
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    February 24, 2022

    5 Reasons to Choose a Local MSP Instead of Outsourcing Overseas

    Business infrastructure is ever-evolving. This makes it a difficult area to manage. You want to avoid the interruptions in your day-to-day as much as ...
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    February 21, 2022

    Webinar Recap: Microsoft 365 Licensing Changes in 2022

    On March 1st, Microsoft 365 implemented the first SKU price increase since Office 365 was released in June of 2011. This change reflects the ...
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    February 8, 2022

    Best Alternatives to Email for Small Business Communications

    Email was never meant to be a secure vehicle for transporting sensitive data. Unless you have technical knowledge and have taken extra precautions ...
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    February 7, 2022

    Microsoft 365 Defender vs. Other Security Services

    Businesses are increasingly challenged trying to find out if having Microsoft Defender is enough security to keep their employees, data and bottom ...
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    February 2, 2022

    How Employee Security Awareness Training Protects Your Texas Business

    The majority of security breaches are due to human error. In order to minimize this risk, your business needs to address potential cybersecurity ...
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    January 31, 2022

    IT Key Performance Indicators that Need to be Tracked by Managed Services for Small and Medium Businesses

    Without having goals set in place and metrics to evaluate the success of those goals, how do you know your business is doing as well as it should be? ...
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    January 26, 2022

    New M365 Features that Boost Productivity and Security

    Microsoft 365 changes are a dime a dozen. Price increases along with those changes however aren't. While many businesses aren't happy with the price ...
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    January 18, 2022

    How Managed Network Service Providers Supply Your Business with Wireless Security

    You never know when a cyberattack is going to occur. With a managed network service provider giving you wireless security, your network is better ...
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    January 17, 2022

    Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace Licensing Model Changes

    Both Office 365 (now Microsoft 365) and G-Suite (now Google Workspace) are undergoing important changes. These changes are fairly similar, as both ...
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    January 17, 2022

    Podcast: The "Kronos" Issue

    In this episode of When Bits Hit the Fan, James and Taylor breakdown #1 on their 4 things every business needs and the Kronos hack updates. With the ...
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    January 13, 2022

    Why Your Managed IT Service Provider Should Search the Dark Web

    The internet that you spend your day-to-day on is just the tip of the iceberg. Below it lies a section of the deep web known as the dark web. This is ...
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    January 11, 2022

    Implementing Data Backup and Recovery in the Middle of a Disaster

    This commercial real estate company consists of a team of real estate agents that help individual and institutional investors find space to open ...
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    January 10, 2022

    Why Data Backup is the Healthcare Solution You Need Immediately

    For practices that utilize Electronic Health Records (EHRs), having a disaster recovery plan is critical. The healthcare industry isn’t responsible ...
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    January 4, 2022

    What You Need to Create a Successful IT Budget for 2022

    When executives and board of directors ask "Do we have a budget for 2022?" IT leadership hasten to attempt an accurate account of current systems, ...
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    December 27, 2021

    Centre Technologies Named 3rd Largest Houston-area Cyber Security Company

    Centre Technologies has been recognized by the Houston Business Journal as the 3rd largest IT company in the city. Headquartered in Houston, Centre ...
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    December 27, 2021

    Save Money for Your Business by Using These 3 Backup Methods

    Although 90% of businesses perform data backups, 58% of data recoveries fail.  By implementing 3 different types of backup methods, you could prevent ...
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    December 21, 2021

    The Log4j Vulnerability CVE-2021-44228 Explained

    It's been a moment since the CISA announced the Log4j (Log4Shell) security vulnerability. Since then, both IT leaders and business leaders have been ...
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    December 21, 2021

    Podcast: Log4j Vulnerability... Fake news?

    The Log4j vulnerability has been blowing up this past week. James and Taylor break down why the news loves this story and if you should be worried. ...
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    December 16, 2021

    Podcast: 2022 Cybersecurity Trends CISO Anthony Leatherwood pt. 2

    This is the second half of our episode with Anthony, CISO at Centre Technologies. Anthony is new to the role but not new to the industry. It was ...
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    December 13, 2021

    How IT Services Improve Employee and Customer Experience

    As a business leader, you know how important employee experience and customer experience is to the success of your business. Successful employee ...
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    December 10, 2021

    Podcast: 2022 Cybersecurity Trends CISO Anthony Leatherwood pt.1

    In this first part of our interview with Anthony, CISO at Centre Technologies, we get to know more about his take on the cyber landscape of today and ...
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    December 6, 2021

    Traditional IT Infrastructure vs. Cloud Computing

    Between Traditional IT Infrastructure and Cloud Computing, there's a lot to consider when deciding on the best IT model for a business. Every company ...
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    November 23, 2021

    7 Cyber Scams to Lookout for on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

    What do businesses have in common with cyber criminals? They're both preparing to bring in the cash this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Online ...
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    November 16, 2021

    How to Improve Backups, Recovery, and Business Continuity

    It is imperative to improve backup and disaster recovery. Many businesses utilize aged backup and recovery solutions that were originally built for ...
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    November 15, 2021

    Grant Pinkerton of Pinkerton's BBQ Teaches How to Cook the Perfect Brisket This Holiday Season

    Grant Pinkerton, owner, and founder of Pinkerton’s BBQ, recently dished all his best practices, tools, and tricks for making a world-famous brisket ...
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    November 2, 2021

    Texas IT Company Launches Podcast to Help Small Businesses

    A Texas IT Company, Centre Technologies, is transforming the tech podcast game with its newly released technology podcast, “When Bits Hit the Fan.” ...
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    October 28, 2021

    Top 5 Best Practices for a Secure Backup and Recovery Strategy

    While a backup process is necessary for any business, utilizing the right strategy for your business will ensure business continuity. There are ...
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    October 21, 2021

    Deploying CMMC-Compliant Microsoft Cloud Services to DoD Contractor

    This broad-based professional services firm provides world-class support to US government and corporate clients. When they came to Centre, they ...
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    October 15, 2021

    Common IT Myths Debunked by Managed IT Service Providers

    If you look hard enough, you can find a myth in almost every topic you come across. From old wives’ tales to things that parents would tell you to ...
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    October 13, 2021

    Spooky Tales of Cyber Crime: Proof Cyber Attacks are Living Nightmares

    Many people consider the month of October "spooky season" due to its most beloved holiday: Halloween. Did you know, however, that October is also ...
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    September 29, 2021

    How The New TSA Cybersecurity Directive Impacts Pipeline Operations

    The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) new Cybersecurity Directive alters pipeline cybersecurity policies that have been in place for ...
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    September 24, 2021

    How IT Services for Startups Can Ease Your Technology Challenges

    The start of a new company can bring a lot of excitement, but it can bring on a lot of challenges as well. Whether you have experience running a ...
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    September 24, 2021

    Avoid Microsoft Azure OMI Vulnerability with Operational Intelligence

    OMIGOD is just the latest Microsoft Azure vulnerability to hit the news. Initial estimation is thousands of Azure customers and millions of affected ...
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    September 22, 2021

    Why Immutable Backups are Key for Data Protection and Cybersecurity

    Incorporating immutable backups as part of your data protection strategy can make the difference between successful disaster recovery and paying ...
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    September 15, 2021

    Important Factors of Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication Security

    Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is covered across most internet services and by nearly every manufacturer and developer out there. That said, the ...
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    September 10, 2021

    How Managed Service Providers Can Increase Competitive Leverage

    Managed service providers play a crucial role in the operations of your company. As technology continues to advance, companies need to keep up to ...
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    September 10, 2021

    How to Fill Out a Cyber Security Insurance Application For Lower Rates

    Cyber attacks targeting local and regional businesses are hitting an all time high. While Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs) can benefit from cyber ...
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    September 9, 2021

    Centre Joins Westlake Chamber of Commerce

    Centre Becomes a member of the Westlake Chamber of Commerce The Centre Technologies team is proud to announce our membership with the Westlake ...
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    September 1, 2021

    A Guide to Cyber Insurance for Small and Midsized Companies

    Cyber Insurance is becoming increasingly important to cover the skyrocketing cost of security failures and ransomware. Get answers to some of the ...
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    August 30, 2021

    Centre Joins Pasadena, Texas Chamber of Commerce

    Centre Becomes a member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Centre Technologies is proud to be a new member of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, ...
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    August 25, 2021

    5 Things Local Government and Businesses Should Look for in an IT Provider

    Local Government organizations and SMBs often feel the need to sacrifice quality when looking for a managed service provider for affordability. ...
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    August 23, 2021

    Centre Joins San Antonio Manufacturing Association

    Centre Becomes a member of the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA)  Our team at Centre Technologies is excited to announce our involvement ...
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    August 17, 2021

    Homeland Security's 2021 Cyber Security Directives for Oil and Gas Businesses

    Learn more about the requirements that oil and gas businesses must now adhere to given the July 2021 cyber security directive issues by the ...
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    August 16, 2021

    Centre Joins Greater Houston Partnership

    Centre Becomes a member of Greater Houston Partnership  Our team at Centre Technologies is excited to announce out membership with Greater Houston ...
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    August 9, 2021

    Centre Becomes Finalist for Houston Business Journal's Fast 100

    Centre Honored as finalist for Houston Business journal fast 100  Centre Technologies is honored to be announced as a finalist for the Houston ...
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    August 5, 2021

    Centre Joins Round Rock Chamber of Commerce

    Centre Becomes a member of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce Centre Technologies is excited to be the newest member of the Round Rock Chamber of ...
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    August 2, 2021

    Centre Joins Richardson Chamber of Commerce

    Centre Becomes a member of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce Centre Technologies is proud to be the newest member of the Richardson Chamber of ...
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    August 2, 2021

    5 Tips for Choosing an MSP to Boost IT Innovation

    Here are 5 Tips for businesses to consider when seeking a managed IT service provider that will go above and beyond to ensure the right IT tools and ...
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    July 30, 2021

    How IT Services in San Antonio Are Fueling Healthcare’s Tech Evolution

    Let’s face it, everywhere you turn nowadays there is some type of technology. This is nothing new, of course; this is life in the 21st century. ...
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    July 25, 2021

    Nonprofit IT FAQs: From Remote Desktop Support to Cybersecurity

    IT systems are a core component of modern nonprofit organizations. In fact, with the right technology in place, nonprofit workflows tend to be more ...
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    July 20, 2021

    Centre Joins North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

    Centre Becomes a member of the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Centre is proud to be a new member of the North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, ...
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    July 14, 2021

    Why and How Businesses Should Upgrade to Windows 11

    Windows 11 offers new ways to use the Windows desktop operating system, Teams, and the Microsoft Store as well as advanced IT security protections ...
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    July 12, 2021

    Rapid Recovery After Preventable Cyber Attack

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    July 7, 2021

    3 Questions to Ask Your MSP for Confidence in your Cybersecurity

    Managed service providers can deliver expert IT advisory and support at a relatively low cost, but trust and communication is necessary for a ...
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    July 6, 2021

    Steak and Security Always Mattered

    Ransomeware attacks are at an all time high. Centre Technologies held an event to dive into the importance of knowing your Incident Response Plan ...
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    June 30, 2021

    Recovery and Accessibility following Weather Disaster

    This non-profit community organization needed to minimize damage and downtime after an extreme weather event. Centre's assistance in relocating their ...
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    June 28, 2021

    2021 CRN Solution Provider 500

    CRN Names Centre Technologies to the 2021 Solution Provier 500 List   Houston, Texas,  June 24, 2021 –  CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ...
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    June 24, 2021

    How Businesses Gain Elasticity with Microsoft 365

    Microsoft 365 is a cloud service enabling businesses to respond quickly and efficiently to change. 365 empowers organizations to move smoothly ...
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    June 21, 2021

    Watch Out For These Amazon Prime Day Scams

    We always warn our clients to watch out for phishing attempts, but email and text scams around major sales, such as Amazon Prime Day, are especially ...
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    June 18, 2021

    How Healthcare IT Solutions Providers are Using the Cloud to Transform the Medical Industry

    Technology is always evolving, especially in the medical sector. One of the biggest IT transformations in the healthcare industry has been the ...
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    June 18, 2021

    Why Your Incident Response Plan Can't Wait Any Longer

    Between record-setting natural disasters, Covid-19, and an influx of cyber attacks, it is evident that organizations must focus on their disaster ...
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    June 15, 2021

    How to Avoid a Password Breach

    As bad actors continue to target IT environments big and small, cybersecurity is no longer an additional concern but a priority. While some methods ...
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    June 10, 2021

    Does Colonial Pipeline Deserve Money Back From Government Investigation?

    On June 7th, 2021, the Department of Justice rang the bells in announcing the recovery of $2.3 million of the ransom that was paid to cyber criminals ...
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    June 4, 2021

    What Biden's Cybersecurity Executive Order and Memo Really Mean

    Following the recent Executive Order on "Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity", on June 2, 2021, President Joe Biden's team released a memo ...
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    June 3, 2021

    Affected by the Latest Microsoft Exchange Breach? Here's What You Need to Know

    Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange have been the gift that keeps on giving for cyber attackers. As illustrated by the surge of news stories ...
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    May 26, 2021

    Spending More and More Money with Microsoft? Here's How to Get the Most Out of It

    Microsoft’s maturity in subscription-based services enables SMBs to take advantage of enterprise-grade cloud and security tools, which used to be ...
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    May 21, 2021

    How Local IT Support for Healthcare Enables Industry-Wide Digital Transformation

    Businesses everywhere are feeling the pressure when it comes to digital transformation. In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, keeping up with all ...
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    May 20, 2021

    Colonial Pipeline Attack Offers Best Practices for Oil & Gas Industry

    Despite the increase in massive cyber breaches since SolarWinds, insufficient security practices prevail. The recent Colonial Pipeline breach ...
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    May 17, 2021

    Reopening Offices Reveal Cybersecurity Gaps and Risks

    Offices are beginning to reopen, many to full capacity, but moving as fast as most organizations want is opening significant IT related risks. As the ...
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    May 14, 2021

    How to Get the Most from Your Microsoft Tools with Local IT Services

    Choosing the right collaboration tools is a key factor in enabling better communication among your employees, which can contribute to a better bottom ...
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    May 13, 2021

    Would your Organization Benefit from Cloud or Managed Services?

    For small and midsize businesses, the road to digital transformation can be a rocky one. Both cloud services and managed services can provide a ...
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    May 11, 2021

    Know If You've Been a Victim of Shadow IT

    Shadow IT is the implementation of specific technology, applications and processes by individual departments instead of a centralized IT department. ...
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    May 10, 2021

    5 Cybersecurity Red Flags to Watch

    Cybersecurity is a top concern among operations leaders, but it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. If you’re seeing trouble in other parts of your IT ...
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    May 7, 2021

    VPN vs. RDP: Understanding Remote Desktop Support Services

    The purpose of remote desktop support services is pretty straightforward: to support your remote workforce by providing secure access to corporate ...
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    May 7, 2021

    Houston Business Journal's Middle Market 50

    Centre Technologies becomes finalist for the Houston Business Journal's list of the top 50 of the fastest-growing midmarket finalists.  For ...
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    May 6, 2021

    5 Ways Successful Businesses are Vetting Cybersecurity Protections

    When it comes to your business, the value generated for every dollar spent is critical to the success of your organization. When considering how to ...
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    May 4, 2021

    Overcoming Disadvantages of Cloud Computing

    Cloud computing is often positioned as an easy fix to IT infrastructure challenges, which may not always be the case. There are certain disadvantages ...
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    April 16, 2021

    IT Services Austin Texas Firms Need to Stay Competitive

    Ah, Austin. Famous for artsy outdoor graffiti, keeping it weird, and a massive amount of startup companies, this city never fails to impress. ...
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    March 19, 2021

    The History, Future, & Significance of Tech and Local MSP IT Services

    Almost every modern-day enterprise regularly manages ongoing IT activities; there is always equipment that needs to be maintained, cybersecurity ...
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    March 19, 2021

    Staying Ahead of Compliance

    This industry leading transportation company sought out Centre to partner with them in maintaining their business' protection through a continuous ...
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    March 18, 2021

    Choosing the Best Type of Security Scan for your Business

    Determining what type of security scan is best for your organization can be tricky. Both vulnerability scanning and penetration testing can provide ...
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    March 8, 2021

    Driving Down Cybersecurity Risks with Proactive Remediation

    This industry leading transportation company sought out Centre to partner with them in maintaining their businesses protection through a layered ...
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    March 5, 2021

    The Basics of Managed IT Services for Local Businesses: Server 101

    You have likely heard of a server, especially if you’ve been on the hunt for a managed service provider (MSP) to partner with. Of course, during the ...
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    February 23, 2021

    Increased Efficiency and Security by Migrating to Microsoft Azure

    Centre replaced aging hardware with a scalable cloud environment Microsoft Azure, resolving outages caused by network redundancy, datacenter ...
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    February 23, 2021

    Optimizing License Sprawl for Significant Savings

    After determining a pain point for this IT team, Centre quickly identified how to reduce massive cloud sprawl for significant cost savings. $12k ...
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    February 22, 2021

    Texas Businesses Receive Relief During Winter Storm Destruction

    When the winter storm brought sub-freezing temperatures to Texas, causing frozen pipes, power outages, and water shortages, havoc spread across the ...
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    February 15, 2021

    Centre Named on 2021 CRN MSP 500 Elite 150

    CRN Names Centre Technologies to 2021 MSP 500 List   Houston, Texas,  February 17, 2021 –  CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Centre ...
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    January 29, 2021

    SolarWinds Prompts a New Reality: Can Anyone Really Be Secure?

    The news headlines continue to ring the bell to announce a new security breach due to the notorious SolarWinds hack back in December. With about ...
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    January 28, 2021

    Data Privacy: How Managed IT Service Providers Help Protect Your Data

    January 28th is Data Privacy Day and we are bringing awareness to the importance of protecting data. Not only is it crucial to safeguard information ...
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    January 26, 2021

    3 IT Trends Driving Remote Desktop Support Demand

    While technology continues to improve, experts keep warning that today’s cyber threat landscape has never been more treacherous. Cyber attacks are ...
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    December 18, 2020

    Top Tech Trends of 2021: From Managed Services Packages to Cloud Solutions

    As enterprises of all industries and sizes continue their journey through the COVID-19 era, the need for flexibility and resiliency across all ...
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    December 7, 2020

    Maximizing Business Efficiency with Consultive IT Support

    Centre became an all-in-one IT partner, providing effective managed services and IT solutions that supported business continuity. CHALLENGE ...
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    December 4, 2020

    What to Look For in an MSP: From Managed IT Service Packages to Pricing

    With essential business operations often taking place on multiple devices (including mobile devices, laptops, and desktops), maintaining a secure, ...
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    December 1, 2020

    Consistent IT Support Built for Scalability and Efficiency

    Centre became an all-in-one IT partner, providing effective managed services and IT solutions that supported business continuity. CHALLENGE ...
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    November 20, 2020

    Benefits of Local Cloud and IT Services for Architects and Engineers

    According to Dictionary.com, cloud computing is defined as “internet-based computing in which large groups of remote servers are networked so as to ...
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    October 30, 2020

    How to Boost Emplyoee Morale Through Remote Desktop Support & More

    The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many employers choosing to make the work from home movement a permanent component of how their ...
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    October 28, 2020

    Optimizing and Simplifying Microsoft 365 Licensing Costs

    After a new acquisition for an existing customer, Centre quickly identified Microsoft licensing waste and sprawl to drastically reduce costs and add ...
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    October 16, 2020

    How Local IT Services are Helping Businesses Recover from the Pandemic

    The public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are still being felt across the globe. COVID-19 managed to wreak havoc on companies’ ...
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    October 13, 2020

    Interview with Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship Recipient Chikezie Ezuma-Ngwu

    Centre Technologies is pleased to announce the winner of the 2020 Kathy Pace Technology Scholarship, Chikezie Ezuma-Ngwu. Chikezie will be attending ...
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    October 2, 2020

    The Benefits of Local IT Infrastructure Management Services

    A cloud infrastructure has enabled local managed IT services providers (MSP) to go above and beyond their past capabilities of IT support, network ...
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    September 18, 2020

    The Importance of IT Support for Healthcare

    Ideas about health and behaviors are shaped by the communication, information, and technology that people interact with on a daily basis. Health ...
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    September 15, 2020

    Autopilot: The Office 365 Feature You Should Be Using

    Windows Autopilot is a cloud endpoint deployment service, available with select Microsoft 365 plans. Many organizations have access to Autopilot but ...
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    September 2, 2020

    Boosting Productivity and Cost Savings by Migrating to 365

    Centre Technologies overcame CSP competitors by providing visibility to how a migration to Microsoft Office 365 would impact the business of a ...
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    August 21, 2020

    How Healthcare IT Solutions are Revolutionizing Healthcare

    When it comes to the internet, anything is possible, especially in the medical field. The availability of medical devices and apps that can connect ...
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    August 3, 2020

    Ready to start your cloud journey?

    The cloud is a powerful technology for business growth, but many businesses wonder when to start utilizing it. Timing, circumstance, and priorities ...
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    July 24, 2020

    IT Support for Healthcare: The COVID-19 Cybersecurity Crisis

    The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled big changes in the healthcare industry, including everything from telehealth expansion to the rapid deployment of ...
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    June 30, 2020

    Outsourcing IT fuels Oil & Gas resurgence

    The Oil & Gas industry is facing harsh economic challenges following the 2020 price wars and the global pandemic. Although industry analysts’ ...
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    June 28, 2020

    Drastically Reducing Costs through Cloud Optimization

    After a new acquisition for an existing customer, Centre quickly identified how to reduce massive cloud sprawl and drastically reduce costs. ...
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    June 19, 2020

    Executives Prepare for a Cyber Storm

    2020 has blown a storm of activity affecting businesses of all sizes, and we are only half way through the year. Businesses all over the world have ...
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    April 30, 2020

    Managed IT Service Providers and the Construction Industry

    The construction and information technology industries seem like such polar opposites. One deals with a lot of physical labor while the other is ...
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    April 28, 2020

    Returning to the Office after COVID-19

    As cities ramp back up and move toward the new normal, businesses will need to make cultural and physical accommodations that address both employee ...
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    April 22, 2020

    Balancing Availability and Security

    We made it work, but at what cost? How do businesses successfully balance accessibility and security? At this point it’s probably safe to say that a ...
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    April 16, 2020

    Security in Education

    We are all familiar with stories of those who have suffered from a data breach causing extreme financial burden for an organization and those ...
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    April 16, 2020

    Security Best Practices for Healthcare

    Data security is important for any industry, but healthcare has unique needs that make security particularly critical. The need to comply with HIPAA ...
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    April 2, 2020

    Essential Business: Why IT matters

    Many businesses big and small didn't foresee the sudden and essential business decisions amid Coronavirus (COVID-19). In effort to contain COVID-19, ...
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    March 31, 2020

    RingCentral for Microsoft Teams

    Easy Collaboration at your Fingertips The new RingCentral for Microsoft Teams, delivered and supported by Centre Technologies, brings ...
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    March 27, 2020

    Pro Tips for Picking Among the Best Business VoIP Phone Service Providers

    Just about every business can benefit from implementing VoIP communication technology. After all, the advantages of VoIP far outweigh those of a ...
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    March 18, 2020

    How to take full advantage of Office 365 security features

    So you've successfully moved to Office 365 — now what? One of the first things Centre Microsoft experts recommend doing once your Office 365 tenant ...
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    March 14, 2020

    Local Managed IT Services for Small Businesses Improve Profitability

    Small and medium businesses (SMBs) often possess limited resources. They need to deploy these resources in such a way as to maximize profitability. ...
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    February 20, 2020

    Can Remote Desktop Support Provide Prompt Response Times?

    Remote desktop support offers many advantages for businesses, from lowering costs to offering specialized services. Some customers worry, however, ...
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