A scenario we often encounter at Lanter is the previously small business in the midst of a significant period of growth. This typically leads them to re-think whether their existing IT set-up is still fit-for-purpose. Usually, the short answer is probably not. Business owners are therefore faced with a decision around future technical support … […]

At Lanter Technologies our ultimate mission when it comes to security is the continual identification of potential threats to your business operations and reputation. Our expert team strives to recommend and help implement the measures needed to mitigate those cyber risks. Because every business is different, we make a point of suggesting tailored tactics that

Health checks are essential in many aspects of life, from regular dental visits to car inspections, as they help catch potential problems early. Similarly, IT health checks are crucial for maintaining the efficiency and security of your business’s technology infrastructure. Recently, our team conducted several IT audits and discovered that basic IT health checks were

When it comes to your business’ IT needs, your in-house or contracted IT service provider can only do so much. After all, IT is a broad title. It covers such a wide range of services, from your hardware setup and network configuration, to cybersecurity, issue response, and more. And, typically an IT services provider only

Many businesses employ the services of an “IT guy” – an IT contractor who is contacted from time to time when their technology breaks, or when they need changes made, such as new users starting, or setting up a new laptop. Many who take this approach to their IT systems believe that it is good

Your choice for an IT support partner should not be taken lightly, regardless of your business size. There are many factors that contribute to the selection process of an IT company. A primary factor is selecting an IT support provider that understands your business needs, and can allow you to focus on your business while

IT support is one of those essential services that, when done right, goes unnoticed. However, there’s a significant issue with your IT support that you might not expect. Often, the problem isn’t the stereotypical image of the disinterested IT worker, but rather that your in-house IT team simply doesn’t have the time to fully support

Cloud computing can provide great benefits for small and medium businesses, but for many business owners and administrators, these benefits may not be obvious. Let’s take a quick look at cloud computing and a few of the benefits it can provide to your business. 1. Lower costs: Although the upfront costs of migrating to the

Recently, I was contacted by a business experiencing intermittent network performance issues that had been affecting their productivity for months. Upon visiting their office, I discovered that staff were losing hours each day due to slow access to key information. After identifying the problem and implementing monitoring solutions, the manager asked me a common question:

Small and medium businesses are being targeted by cyber criminals more than ever. Security measures typically in place in these environments are no longer effective against the types of attacks we are seeing today. Where a standard antivirus product and a competent spam filter may once have been viewed as enough, they are sorely inadequate