Category: Blog

Mar 13, 2023

Cybersecurity for Michigan SMBs

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a growing threat from cyber criminals. The digital age has made it easier for businesses to connect with customers or employees and expand their reach, but it has also created new vulnerabilities. Michigan SMBs must prioritize cybersecurity to protect themselves, their customers, and their data. Michigan is home to […]

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Mar 06, 2023

Proper e-Waste Disposal

Electronic waste, or e-waste, has become an increasingly significant environmental issue. With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, we are generating more e-waste than ever before, and it is a growing concern for the environment. The improper disposal of e-waste can have severe consequences. Keeping landfills free of e-waste is critical, and here are […]

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Feb 24, 2023

Outsource IT? 4 Reasons to Consider an MSP

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, businesses rely heavily on their IT infrastructure to remain competitive and efficient. Maintaining an IT environment can be a daunting task for most businesses, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). That’s where IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs) come in. MSPs, like Safety Net, are third-party providers that offer […]

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Dec 28, 2022

Break/Fix vs Proactive IT Models: Which is Better for Your Business?

When it comes to managing IT for your business, weighing your options ultimately benefits you in the end. And with so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to decide which IT service is best. One of the core decisions you need to make is between a break/fix model and proactive managed IT […]

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Jun 23, 2022

Safety Net Named to Prestigious 2022 MSP 501 List

We are honored to share some great news!  Safety Net has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers (MSPs) in the prestigious 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. Safety Net has been selected as one of the technology industry’s top-performing providers of managed services by the editors of Channel Futures. For […]

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Jun 03, 2022

3 Feature Enhancements for Microsoft Teams

As with all things Microsoft, their communication platform, Teams, continues to evolve for a better user experience.  Any successful software company will release new features or fixes to address frustrations felt by those who regularly use it, or just a means of improving their product.  Microsoft has done just that with these three feature enhancements […]

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Feb 14, 2022

Safety Net Named as a Top MSP for SMB IT Support

2022 MSP 500 – Pioneer 250 Safety Net, a Managed Service Provider in Farmington Hills and Traverse City, Michigan has been named by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, to its 2022 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category, making them a top MSP for SMB.  The Pioneer 250 category […]

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Feb 11, 2022

Clean Out Your Computer Day 2022

Since 2000, the second Monday in February has been designated “Clean Out Your Computer” day.  While most organizations have a network in place that includes shared drives and file storage, there are still some things you can do to tidy up your computer and declutter your electronic world. Desktops are not Dumpsters A simple way […]

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Jan 28, 2022

10 Steps to a Successful Business Continuity Program

Creating, practicing, and maintaining a successful Business Continuity Management (BCM) program requires detailed documentation, diligence, and discipline. It is an involved process that will only succeed when you have the right buy-in, and the right resources working together to develop, implement, and audit it. “Business Continuity Planning can be described as a three-legged stool,” says […]

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Dec 15, 2021

Microsoft Office 365 (M365) Quarantined Message Scam

Important information about quarantined message phishing from our partners at KnowBe4: In a new scam, cybercriminals spoof Microsoft Office 365 by using the email address quarantine[at]messaging[dot]microsoft[dot]com to send you a spam notification. The fake notification claims that a seemingly important email with the subject line “[Your Organization’s Domain] Adjustment: Transaction Expenses Q3 UPDATE” has been […]

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