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Practical advice and expert perspectives on cybersecurity, technology strategy, and the rapidly changing IT landscape.

Cybersecurity

10 Tactics to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture

Small businesses are now the preferred cyberattack target. Here are 10 practical tactics to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.

March 4, 2020George Makaye
Cybersecurity

Information Technology vs. Information Security

Information technology and information security overlap but differ sharply. Learn the key contrast between managing data and securing it.

February 6, 2020George Makaye
Company News

GXA Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Renner Parkway

The boxes are unpacked and our move to 269 Renner Parkway is complete. Join GXA for a ribbon cutting and open house at our new headquarters.

November 14, 2019GXA Team
Cloud & Infrastructure

Professional Network Services Save You Time and Money

Everyone has had “that day” at the office when it seems like technology is getting in the way and nothing seems to work. You sit down at your desk with a cup...

October 10, 2019GXA Team
Company News

GXA founders share their story of humble beginnings

GXA founder co-owners George & Dr. Alicia Makaye, referred to as "Dynamic Duo", share their story of humble beginnings, coming together in marriage and...

September 24, 2019GXA Team
vCIO & IT Strategy

The Road to Success: IT Consulting

As a key decision-maker in your business, you probably spend a lot of time-shifting gears and moving into new roles for the good of the organization. In one...

September 23, 2019GXA Team
Company News

GXA Network Solutions Announces Relocation and Name Change

GXA Networks Solutions announces relocation & name change to accommodate for business growth. Relocation to 269 W. Renner Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080 is...

September 19, 2019GXA Team
Managed IT

3 Must-Have Features of Managed IT Services

“In a fast-moving world underpinned by the proliferation of cloud computing, broadband and mobile technologies and the exploitation and monetization of data,...

September 12, 2019GXA Team
Managed IT

5 Must-Have Qualities for IT Support

An SMB owner – we’ll call her Jill – is talking to an IT support technician. She’s dreading the question, but she knew he’d ask. “Have you rebooted your...

August 29, 2019GXA Team
vCIO & IT Strategy

Top 5 Signs You Need IT Consulting

Business moves faster than most internal IT can keep pace with. See the five signs it is time to bring in IT consulting help, and what to do about each one.

July 25, 2019GXA Team
Managed IT

8 Critical Questions to Ask Your MSP Before Signing

As a small business owner, choosing to use a managed service provider is usually a smart decision. You don’t have the time necessary to ensure your hardware...

June 27, 2019GXA Team
Company News

Featured Story in BBC Africa - Joy Divine

GXA is always honored to support Joy Divine and are always thrilled to see stories such as these. Michael is one of the boys that GXA proudly supports at Joy...

May 10, 2019George Makaye
Company News

GXA Announces ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Upon completion of an extensive quality system evaluation, GXA finally achieved the ISO 9001:2015 certification on the 10th of January, 2019. This globally...

February 5, 2019George Makaye
Company News

GXA's Alicia Makaye Named 2019 Minority Business Leader

GXA Vice President Alicia Makaye is among the 2019 Minority Business Leader Award honorees named by the Dallas Business Journal. Read the announcement.

January 14, 2019George Makaye
Industry Insights

IT Company Helps Local Church in Time of Crisis

Dallas-based Mega-Church recovers from data failure – and increases nationwide flock – by putting stock in critical IT strategy. Covenant Church is a...

October 8, 2018George Makaye
Cybersecurity

Cyber Security for Dallas Businesses

Hackers do not skip small businesses. See the cybercrime myths Dallas leaders still believe, why each one is wrong, and the defenses that replace them.

August 6, 2018George Makaye
Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud Computing for the Modern Dallas Business

Given that cloud computing is one of the hottest terms in modern business, it is important for companies to understand what it means and the benefits it can...

July 20, 2018George Makaye
Managed IT

Proactive IT Support - The True Cost of Downtime

Downtime costs far more than the fix. See how proactive IT support catches problems before users notice, and what reactive break-fix really costs.

June 8, 2018George Makaye
Company News

GXA Co-Founder Alicia Makaye on Follow the Leader Podcast

Dr. Alicia Makaye of GXA joins the Follow the Leader podcast to talk about the weight entrepreneurs carry and how she built a business while carrying it.

May 11, 2018George Makaye
Compliance & Risk

GDPR Compliance: Outsourcing to a Managed Provider

GDPR took effect May 25, 2018 and reaches every company doing business in the EU. See what compliance requires and how a managed IT provider carries the load.

April 23, 2018George Makaye
Compliance & Risk

Hiring a GDPR Consultant: Outsourcing GDPR Compliance

GDPR applies to any company that collects data from EU residents. See how a GDPR consultant runs gap analysis and remediation - and saves you time and money.

April 23, 2018George Makaye
Company News

GXA Awarded at Minnie's Food Pantry Gala Featuring Oprah

On April 3rd, 2018, GXA was recognized for its support of Minnie's Food Pantry by providing 75,000 meals to children in need. The award was given at the 10th...

April 11, 2018George Makaye
Company News

GXA Awarded Grant for Skills Workforce Development

GXA received a grant from the state-funded Skills Development Fund to expand workforce training. See what the program covers and what it means for our clients.

March 30, 2018George Makaye
Cybersecurity

Cyber Security Trends To Watch In 2018

High-profile hacks made cyber security a board-level concern in every industry. See the 2018 trends and attacker tactics business leaders should plan for now.

March 26, 2018George Makaye

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