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GXA and Makaye InfoSec invite you to join them in a Galaxy Far, Far Away this December!

We love SyFy! It’s a world of unlimited imagination where futuristic technologies abound – interstellar travel, hyperdrive, tractor beams, plasma force fields,...

November 14, 2019 GXA Team
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5 Steps to Network Firewall Security

As a small business, you may believe you are at low risk of being a victim of a cyber attack. After all, what cybercriminal is going to take notice of what you...

October 24, 2019 GXA Team
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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, 2019 GXA Team

4 Reasons An IT Consultant is Good for Business

Technolog y is an important piece of business. This much is obvious. However, finding and implementing the right technology for your business … well, this part...

September 26, 2019 GXA Team
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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, 2019 GXA Team

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, 2019 GXA Team
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Business Growth Prompts GXA Network Solutions' 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, 2019 GXA Team

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, 2019 GXA Team

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, 2019 GXA Team

4 Things You Can Do Now to Save Money On Your IT

While we can’t speak for every single business out there, we can say this for sure: you probably want to save money. Cutting costs is one of the joys of...

August 22, 2019 GXA Team
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Top 5 Signs You Need IT Consulting

The world is moving more quickly than ever, and somehow the business world is supposed to keep an even faster pace. This can make it difficult to make time for...

July 25, 2019 GXA Team
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4 Steps to Creating an Effective IT Strategy

Your IT strategy will differ from just about every other company – it will be completely unique to you. So if you’ve ever wondered how to actually craft a...

July 11, 2019 GXA Team
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8 Critical Questions to Ask Your Managed Service Provider (MSP)

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, 2019 GXA Team
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Signs That You Need Managed IT Services

There’s no question that outsourcing IT is where most businesses are going. For small businesses, having internal IT departments is too costly. For bigger...

June 13, 2019 GXA Team

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, 2019 George Makaye

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, 2019 George Makaye

GXA Vice President, Alicia Makaye, Among 2019 Minority Business Leader Award Honorees

We're proud to announce that GXA Vice President, Alicia Makaye, is among the 2019 Minority Business Leader Award Honorees. Each year, the Dallas Business...

January 14, 2019 George Makaye

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, 2018 George Makaye

How Small Businesses Protect Their Data

Backup & Disaster Recovery: Protecting Your Company's Digital Assets Organizations leverage data and record keeping at all levels of their organization....

September 4, 2018 George Makaye

Cyber Security for Dallas Businesses

The myths around cybercrime are common: "Hackers don't bother with small businesses." "A virus is a nuisance but we can take that risk." "We'd cope with a data...

August 6, 2018 George Makaye

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, 2018 George Makaye

Proactive IT Support - The True Cost of Downtime

Today's workplace is more complex and dynamic than ever before. Employees, armed with a myriad of devices and applications, demand IT support that is fast and...

June 8, 2018 George Makaye

GXA Co-Founder, Alicia Makaye, Interview on Follow the Leader Podcast

Entrepreneurs and small business owners can feel like the weight of the world rests on their shoulders. Dr. Alicia Makaye of GXA was one of those. She says...

May 11, 2018 George Makaye

What Makes a "Best Dallas IT Company"? To Many It Means Providing More Than Just IT

While doing IT well is an essential part of being one of the top IT companies in any area, just being good at IT cannot make a provider the best Dallas IT...

May 11, 2018 George Makaye

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