Beginning on September 23, 2024, Google Workspace administrators began receiving notices from Google Operations related to a class action lawsuit filed against Google in 2020. This Service Alert blog post summarizes the information and discusses next steps as they relate to users with Google Workspace accounts. Background In July 2020, a class action lawsuit was […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Google-Cloud-ComputingServices.png663800Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-10-02 10:00:042024-12-03 10:22:19Understanding the Google Class Action Lawsuit Notice
With the ever-present nuisance of spam and threats of cyber attacks, email services continue to add features and protections. Some of these will prevent your email from being delivered, and others will prevent your message from being seen. Here are 3 actions you need to take so your messages arrive and are seen. Ensure Your […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Email-Communications-Mobility-1.png506800Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-09-26 14:23:512024-10-31 09:59:41Prevent Your Email From Being Pushed Aside or Blocked
Working with hundreds of small and midsize businesses, we often see trends in IT interests, plans, and initiatives. Given all the hype, we expected to see Generative AI as a big trend this fall. While our clients are interested in it and beginning to use it, Generative AI is not among the top three trends […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/3-Trends.AI-Gen.jpg15361536Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-09-17 14:31:542025-10-09 13:56:163 IT Trends We See Now
In the last 72 hours, our clients have reported an alarming increase in threatening emails. These emails contain enough personal information to legitimately trigger worry, fear, and in some cases, panic. This post covers three types of threatening messages and how to respond. The Attacks This type of attack is known as a “Exposure Threat” […]
As small and midsize business leaders, we understand the need to comply with regulatory and industry requirements. We also want and need our IT services to support our business priorities and fit within our budget. So how much cybersecurity is enough? Our cyber insurance partner, Datastream, analyzed policies and coverages for nearly 8 million businesses across […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-09-03 08:30:222025-10-09 13:56:155 Cybersecurity Standards for Small and Midsize Businesses
A common statement we hear from sales experts and consultants is that 60% of IT buyers believe that they have found the solution they need before they contact their first vendor. While we are not sure of the accuracy of this claim, anecdotally we see more small and midsize businesses asking for IT quotes for […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Better-IT-Quotes.AI-Gen.png15361536Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-08-27 08:30:302024-08-26 14:30:36Best Practice – 3 Ways to Get Better IT Bids Quotes
As small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business. And while Cumulus Global provides managed cloud services that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT. As a way to share some leadership thoughts, here is a curated list of […]
Cumulus Global Offers Free IT Asset Disposal with Managed Cloud Services The company adds IT asset disposal and lifecycle management to the Basic and Business tiers of its Managed Cloud Service offerings. Cumulus Global proudly announces the addition of IT lifecycle management services to our Managed Cloud Service offerings. Available at the Basic, Business, and […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-icon.png514514Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-08-05 08:30:112026-03-03 21:59:28Cumulus Global Offers Free IT Asset Disposal with Managed Cloud Services
Back in January of this year, we announced that Cumulus Global was expanding its sustainability program. To help offset the carbon footprint of our offices and operations, we have strengthened our partnership with Evertreen and are committed to planting 100 trees per month. Our forest has grown to over 1,000 trees across 7 countries and […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Reforestation.png512512Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-08-02 08:45:162024-07-30 15:19:05Sustainability: 1000 Trees and Growing
The recent global systems outage, caused by CrowdStrike’s failed update, exposes a key flaw in how we view business resilience. When asked how we make our businesses resilient to failures, human acts or errors, disasters, and other disruptions, we tend to focus on the technologies and services we put in place to prevent/protect and restore/recover. […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Aviate-Navigate-Communicate.jpg10001000Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-07-31 14:00:062024-07-29 16:41:34A Model for Business Resilience
We have not written or posted much about the CrowdStrike failure. CrowdStrike is designed and priced for large enterprises. We offer endpoint protection, detection, and response services that are better designed for the small and midsize organizations we serve. In large part, the CrowdStrike failure has not directly impacted our clients and other smaller businesses. […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Business-Resilience-Tree.AI-Gen.png15361536Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-07-29 16:30:032025-09-30 11:25:46Resilience, the CrowdStrike Failure, and the Real Impact on Your Business
Your small business depends on your IT services to run effectively and efficiently. Even so, like many small business leaders, you likely have one or more “IT Blind Spots”. The blind spots are not “all or nothing.” They evolve from decisions about what IT services are needed, wanted, and worthy of spending on at a […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IT-Blind-Spots.AI-Gen.jpg15361536Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-07-09 14:00:302024-07-10 16:11:187 IT Blind Spots Small Businesses Miss the Most
As small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business. And while Cumulus Global provide managed cloud services that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT. As a way to share some leadership thoughts, here is a curated list of […]
A recent online post pointed out that the whitespace in the FedEx logo, between the “E” and “x”, creates an arrow. Once you see the arrow, you cannot miss it. You will see it every time you look at the logo. The subtle, almost subliminal, arrow symbolizes a sense of forward motion and subconsciously reinforces […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Cybersecurity-in-the-White-Space.png10801917Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-05-30 11:14:122025-10-09 13:56:15Cybersecurity in the Whitespace
For those of us who have played video games over the years, even though we are not hard-core gamers, the experience has changed. The technology has certainly advanced over time. More importantly, the user experience – the IT atmosphere – has improved. Back in the day, video game sound provided basic contextual clues to guide […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Atmosphere.jpg580860Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-05-23 09:00:332024-05-23 09:12:18Improve Your IT Atmosphere
Small businesses face many challenges as they start up, grow, and thrive. Technology and IT services are one such challenge. While small businesses can find the technology and IT services they need, and want, IT costs often poses a barrier to entry. The range of competing solutions, evolving security requirements, the need for cyber insurance, […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Data-Protection-Security.png564800Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-05-20 16:00:242024-08-26 13:22:00Best Practice – The Lowest Price May Not Save You Money
While on vacation recently, I did something that I did not think has been possible since July 1970. I boarded a commercial airline flight without having to go through security. No ID check. No metal detectors. The gate agent scanned the barcode on my ticket and I walked on board. The experience was, at first, […]
In our recent Security Update Series blog post, New Security Demands & Requirements for Small and Midsize Businesses, we discussed three drivers for increased business security. We noted that expectations will often be expressed in security surveys and questionnaires you are asked to complete. Providing incorrect, incomplete, or misleading answers, whether intentional or not, […]
With continued, rapid change and evolution of the cloud services and capabilities, we hear that we “need” many things. The reality, however, is that many of the “solutions” being hyped are not really needed. In our recent blog post, we offered three IT solutions you need. But in this blog post, we will share three […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Business-Continuity-Protection.png559800Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-04-02 09:00:142024-05-07 08:52:32IT Solutions: 3 You Can Live Without
With continued, rapid change and evolution of the cloud services and capabilities, we hear that we “need” many things. The reality, however, is that many of the “solutions” being hyped are not really needed. Therefore, we will cover three IT solutions that you do need. Resilience Basic protections against malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Business-Continuity-Protection.png559800Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2024-03-28 09:00:182025-10-09 13:56:17IT Solutions: 3 You Need
Understanding the Google Class Action Lawsuit Notice
/in General, NewsBeginning on September 23, 2024, Google Workspace administrators began receiving notices from Google Operations related to a class action lawsuit filed against Google in 2020. This Service Alert blog post summarizes the information and discusses next steps as they relate to users with Google Workspace accounts. Background In July 2020, a class action lawsuit was […]
Prevent Your Email From Being Pushed Aside or Blocked
/in GeneralWith the ever-present nuisance of spam and threats of cyber attacks, email services continue to add features and protections. Some of these will prevent your email from being delivered, and others will prevent your message from being seen. Here are 3 actions you need to take so your messages arrive and are seen. Ensure Your […]
3 IT Trends We See Now
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralWorking with hundreds of small and midsize businesses, we often see trends in IT interests, plans, and initiatives. Given all the hype, we expected to see Generative AI as a big trend this fall. While our clients are interested in it and beginning to use it, Generative AI is not among the top three trends […]
ALERT: Threatening Emails are Spiking
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralIn the last 72 hours, our clients have reported an alarming increase in threatening emails. These emails contain enough personal information to legitimately trigger worry, fear, and in some cases, panic. This post covers three types of threatening messages and how to respond. The Attacks This type of attack is known as a “Exposure Threat” […]
5 Cybersecurity Standards for Small and Midsize Businesses
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralAs small and midsize business leaders, we understand the need to comply with regulatory and industry requirements. We also want and need our IT services to support our business priorities and fit within our budget. So how much cybersecurity is enough? Our cyber insurance partner, Datastream, analyzed policies and coverages for nearly 8 million businesses across […]
Best Practice – 3 Ways to Get Better IT Bids Quotes
/in GeneralA common statement we hear from sales experts and consultants is that 60% of IT buyers believe that they have found the solution they need before they contact their first vendor. While we are not sure of the accuracy of this claim, anecdotally we see more small and midsize businesses asking for IT quotes for […]
Leadership Thoughts: Noteworthy Blog Posts – Aug ’24
/in Blog, GeneralAs small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business. And while Cumulus Global provides managed cloud services that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT. As a way to share some leadership thoughts, here is a curated list of […]
Cumulus Global Offers Free IT Asset Disposal with Managed Cloud Services
/in General, NewsCumulus Global Offers Free IT Asset Disposal with Managed Cloud Services The company adds IT asset disposal and lifecycle management to the Basic and Business tiers of its Managed Cloud Service offerings. Cumulus Global proudly announces the addition of IT lifecycle management services to our Managed Cloud Service offerings. Available at the Basic, Business, and […]
Sustainability: 1000 Trees and Growing
/in GeneralBack in January of this year, we announced that Cumulus Global was expanding its sustainability program. To help offset the carbon footprint of our offices and operations, we have strengthened our partnership with Evertreen and are committed to planting 100 trees per month. Our forest has grown to over 1,000 trees across 7 countries and […]
A Model for Business Resilience
/in GeneralThe recent global systems outage, caused by CrowdStrike’s failed update, exposes a key flaw in how we view business resilience. When asked how we make our businesses resilient to failures, human acts or errors, disasters, and other disruptions, we tend to focus on the technologies and services we put in place to prevent/protect and restore/recover. […]
Resilience, the CrowdStrike Failure, and the Real Impact on Your Business
/in GeneralWe have not written or posted much about the CrowdStrike failure. CrowdStrike is designed and priced for large enterprises. We offer endpoint protection, detection, and response services that are better designed for the small and midsize organizations we serve. In large part, the CrowdStrike failure has not directly impacted our clients and other smaller businesses. […]
7 IT Blind Spots Small Businesses Miss the Most
/in GeneralYour small business depends on your IT services to run effectively and efficiently. Even so, like many small business leaders, you likely have one or more “IT Blind Spots”. The blind spots are not “all or nothing.” They evolve from decisions about what IT services are needed, wanted, and worthy of spending on at a […]
Leadership Thoughts: Noteworthy Blog Posts – Jun ’24
/in Blog, Cybersecurity, GeneralAs small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business. And while Cumulus Global provide managed cloud services that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT. As a way to share some leadership thoughts, here is a curated list of […]
Cybersecurity in the Whitespace
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralA recent online post pointed out that the whitespace in the FedEx logo, between the “E” and “x”, creates an arrow. Once you see the arrow, you cannot miss it. You will see it every time you look at the logo. The subtle, almost subliminal, arrow symbolizes a sense of forward motion and subconsciously reinforces […]
Improve Your IT Atmosphere
/in GeneralFor those of us who have played video games over the years, even though we are not hard-core gamers, the experience has changed. The technology has certainly advanced over time. More importantly, the user experience – the IT atmosphere – has improved. Back in the day, video game sound provided basic contextual clues to guide […]
Best Practice – The Lowest Price May Not Save You Money
/in GeneralSmall businesses face many challenges as they start up, grow, and thrive. Technology and IT services are one such challenge. While small businesses can find the technology and IT services they need, and want, IT costs often poses a barrier to entry. The range of competing solutions, evolving security requirements, the need for cyber insurance, […]
Pragmatic Security: Balancing Security Measures for Small Businesses
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralWhile on vacation recently, I did something that I did not think has been possible since July 1970. I boarded a commercial airline flight without having to go through security. No ID check. No metal detectors. The gate agent scanned the barcode on my ticket and I walked on board. The experience was, at first, […]
Best Practice – Completing Security Surveys and Questionnaires
/in General In our recent Security Update Series blog post, New Security Demands & Requirements for Small and Midsize Businesses, we discussed three drivers for increased business security. We noted that expectations will often be expressed in security surveys and questionnaires you are asked to complete. Providing incorrect, incomplete, or misleading answers, whether intentional or not, […]
IT Solutions: 3 You Can Live Without
/in GeneralWith continued, rapid change and evolution of the cloud services and capabilities, we hear that we “need” many things. The reality, however, is that many of the “solutions” being hyped are not really needed. In our recent blog post, we offered three IT solutions you need. But in this blog post, we will share three […]
IT Solutions: 3 You Need
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralWith continued, rapid change and evolution of the cloud services and capabilities, we hear that we “need” many things. The reality, however, is that many of the “solutions” being hyped are not really needed. Therefore, we will cover three IT solutions that you do need. Resilience Basic protections against malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber […]