Tips on Creating a professional website.

Posted by - August 01, 2018

One of the best ways to achieve success is to set yourself apart from the competition whether online or in general. A great way to achieve that is to have a captivating, user friendly website. A recent News article describes the most important points to keep in mind while creating an ecommerce site or website… Read more »

Stay Protected From Ransomware Attacks

Posted by - July 30, 2018

You have more than likely at some point, whether it be in a Hollywood movie or in the news, heard or read something about someone being kidnapped and held for ransom. You hear about it, see it in movies, but probably go about your everyday life not worrying too much about it. However, while the… Read more »

A good CRM can be the difference between the success and failure for a business.

Posted by - July 06, 2018

The days of having all aspects of your business in separate folders and spreadsheets are coming to an end. According to this CNET article more and more businesses are implementing CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems for their business operations. These systems essentially allow businesses to organize all their information into one spot, making them more… Read more »

Is your browser safe? Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.

Posted by - June 30, 2018

According to a recent TechRepublic article, browsers are more vulnerable to cyber-attacks than any other form of software being used in businesses today. If you want to be sure to keep your data and information protected from hackers, it is advisable to take the following actions: Only allow use of reputable business-related plug-ins and extensions… Read more »

OptfinITy Ranked Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers for third Straight Year

Posted by - June 30, 2018

OptfinITy Ranked Among Top 501 Global Managed Service Providers for third Straight Year   11th Annual MSP 501 Identifies World’s Most Forward-Thinking MSPs & Leading Trends in Managed Services June 29, 2018: OptfinITy ranks among the world’s 501 most strategic and innovative managed service providers (MSPs), according to Channel Futures 11th-annual MSP 501 Worldwide Company… Read more »

How much can you afford to keep your company secure?

Posted by - April 30, 2018

Does your business have a spare $2 million around to fix your computer problems when you get the next Ransomware attack?  As you may have seen in the news, the city of Atlanta, George recently became a victim of the SamSam ransomware, shutting down operational systems. Unlike most ransomware, SamSam indiscriminately searches the internet for… Read more »

Cybercrime is costing businesses thousands of dollars

Posted by - April 25, 2018

According to a recent CNET article, cybercrime is now costing businesses as much as $600 billion.  In fact, the most recent Ransomeware attack costs millions of dollars to the city of Atlanta to recover from that attack.   So what does a small business or non-profit organization do? The most important thing you can do is… Read more »

OptfinITy Recognized for Excellence in Managed IT Services

Posted by - February 28, 2018

  Springfield, VA, February 27, 2018 – OptfinITy, Washington, DC’s leading provider of IT Services, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named OptfinITy to its 2018 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering… Read more »

WordPress Updates are No Longer Automatic

Posted by - February 08, 2018

Making sure your website is updated with the latest patches is very important as new vulnerabilities are discovered almost daily – so what happens when the latest update stops your updates from working? On Monday, WordPress released version 4.9.3. The very next day, WordPress released version 4.9.4. Although version 4.9.3 fixed 34 bugs, it also… Read more »

The Holiday Season Is Scammer Heaven

Posted by - November 16, 2017

  It’s the Holiday Season once again, but remember it is also a holiday for the bad guys as well, but not in the way you might think. Hackers go into scam-overdrive mode during this time of the year to prey on the heavy shopping done by consumers. This time of year is the busiest… Read more »