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

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3 Keys to Effective Network Management

Your company’s network is absolutely vital to the daily operations and success of your business. Whether you run a modest start-up or a company with a global...

October 13, 2015 George Makaye
VoIP

3 Keys to a Successful VoIP Implementation

The difference between a small business owner loving their new VoIP system and hating it really boils down to how it was implemented. A poor implementation can...

September 24, 2015 George Makaye
Business Security Tips Windows 10

3 Windows 10 Security Tips You Need to Know

You finally installed Windows 10 and are now one of the 70+ million people worldwide who have done the same. You’ve only been using Windows 10 for a day or two...

September 17, 2015 George Makaye

5 tech gifts you shouldn't buy this holiday season

When you’re trying to buy the perfect gift for a friend or family member this Christmas, you’re probably going to think about something digital. With...

November 24, 2014 George Makaye

Client of the Month: American Steel & Aluminum Co

Congratulations to American Steel & Aluminum Co for being our Client of the Month for December! American Steel & Aluminum Company, Inc. was founded in 1967...

November 24, 2014 George Makaye

Protecting Healthcare Networks from Cyber Crime

Earlier this year Community Health Systems, which operates 206 hospitals across the United State, announced that hackers have broken into their computers and...

November 24, 2014 George Makaye

Refer and Win $1000

All of us like new business. Whether it’s just the opportunity to pitch to a prospect or to go through the stages to fully bring on a new client, we all like...

November 24, 2014 George Makaye

Shiny New Gadget of the Month: Goal Zero Switch 8 Recharger

The Goal Zero Switch 8 Recharger is an ultra-lightweight power supply that recharges smartphones and USB gear anywhere. It’s the perfect pocket-sized companion...

November 24, 2014 George Makaye

Security Warning For Businesses Running Windows Server 2003

If your organization is currently running Microsoft Server 2003 on one or more servers in your office, you need to know about a dangerous security threat to...

November 24, 2014 George Makaye

Preparing for Business Continuity after a Disaster

Recently we’ve seen some major thunderstorms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and several areas were left without power for a few days. Disasters can often come...

October 17, 2014 George Makaye

How a Managed Services Provider can help your business

It's often very difficult for small and medium businesses to run their business and manage their IT issues on their own. Sometimes, owners just can't keep up...

October 8, 2014 George Makaye

Are you prepared for an IT emergency?

September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA , National Preparedness Month aims to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to...

September 25, 2014 George Makaye

Why does my network need regular monitoring and maintenance?

One of the biggest and most costly misconceptions that many business owners have is that their networks don’t need regular maintenance. Usually this is because...

July 31, 2014 George Makaye
BYOD Security

How Secure is your Business?

Security is no longer a “nice to have”, but a must-have. Businesses and governments now have to be more concerned about protecting sensitive data from...

June 23, 2014 George Makaye
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GXA Cares ‘Humanitarian Initiative’ sponsors 3-day Medical Camp

GXA Cares ‘Humanitarian Initiative’ sponsors 3-day Medical Camp that treats over 350 street children in the slums of Nairobi. From October 14 th through the 16...

November 1, 2013 George Makaye

Is Your Business Ready for the Cloud?

A great deal has been said and written about the subject of cloud computing over the past several years. Many businesses are moving or already have moved to...

October 12, 2013 George Makaye

Are You Technology Strategic?

In today’s world of commerce, companies ignore the strategic potential of information technology at their peril. Companies in literally every industry need to...

June 20, 2013 George Makaye

Backup & Disaster Recovery for Business

There’s nothing as sickening to a business owner as experiencing a loss of data and discovering that an adequate backup and restoration plan wasn’t in place....

June 20, 2013 George Makaye

Flat Rate IT Services

Virtually all businesses, regardless of size or industry, have significant information technology (IT) needs. Unfortunately, many businesses don’t have the...

June 20, 2013 George Makaye

GXA Networks Solutions lends a hand at "Tech Day" event

CARROLLTON, TX - On Saturday October 27th, GXA President, George Makaye, and IT Service Manager, David Sains, joined over 50 volunteers at Covenant Church’s...

November 2, 2012 George Makaye

Twin Cities Business - 7 Trends in IT Outsourcing

Twin Cities Business - 7 Trends in IT Outsourcing . Read this great article on the trend towards outsourcing IT tasks and why this is becoming a needed and...

October 9, 2012 George Makaye
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GXA Cares ‘Technology Empowerment Initiative’ donates computer technology equipment to two Kenyan philanthropic organizations

On the morning of Saturday September 22, the GXA Cares 'Technology Empowerment Initiative’ took a big step towards accomplishing one of its major goals of...

October 1, 2012 George Makaye
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How are Dallas Real Estate Companies Benefitting From Proper Utilization of Technology Services?

Over the past few years there has been a huge amount of turmoil in all parts of the business world. One of the hardest hit of all industries has been real...

September 17, 2012 George Makaye

IT Technology Solutions and Services can save Small to Medium Sized Businesses Time & Money

Finding ways to cut your overhead and boost your profitability is essential. However, it can be hard to do. There is good news, though. If you’ve been...

August 6, 2012 George Makaye

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