The vast majority of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) understand — or have learned the hard way — that the ability to recover lost or damaged data is critical to your IT services and business resiliency. You need to be able to recover and restore files, databases, servers, and workstations from loss due to disasters, […]
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 Falcon2023-02-24 09:00:342026-05-11 21:24:50The Cloud, Shared Responsibility, and You
What is a Third Party Data Breach? A third party data breach occurs when an individual’s login identity and/or personally identifiable information (PII) has been disclosed by a third party system or service. A third party system or service is one that is unrelated to your business. Third party data breaches are a security risk […]
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 Falcon2023-02-22 10:00:062025-09-30 16:26:48Understanding a Third Party Data Breach & How to Prevent One
Company Celebrates 5th Consecutive Year of Recognition as an Industry Leader For the fifth consecutive year, Cumulus Global proudly shares that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has named Cumulus Global to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2022. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies leading North […]
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 Falcon2023-02-20 09:00:332025-09-30 16:27:55Cumulus Global Recognized on the 2022 CRN® MSP 500 List
On February 11, 2023, Google provided sixty (60) days notice of a Google Workspace fee increase across most licenses. For many customers, this increase is coming immediately after increased fees related to the transition from G Suite to Google Workspace. The Google Workspace Fee Increase in Summary The Google Workspace fee increase primarily impacts subscriptions […]
Share your answers to our 3 Questions and, in exchange, we will Schedule time (no cost / no obligation) with one of our Cloud Advisors to discuss why the questions are important and to review your answers Provide our Rapid Security Assessment at no cost to you. 3 Questions about Cyber Security: 1) How do you […]
On December 2, 2022, a ransomware attack on Rackspace disrupted email services for thousands of businesses. The attack encrypted files throughout Rackspace’s Hosted Exchange environment, one of the largest in the world. The outage impacts mostly small and midsize businesses (SMBs). While Hosted Exchange is only 1% of Rackspace revenue, the incident was large enough […]
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 Falcon2022-12-13 15:00:412025-10-09 13:56:17Lessons from the Rackspace Attack
Service Update: Microsoft 365 Fees Increase on January 1, 2023. As previously announced by Microsoft, Microsoft 365 Fees Increase on January 1, 2023. In addition to increased fees for specific licenses, Microsoft is changing the structure of annual agreements and adding a 20% surcharge for month-to-month licensing. Why Now? Microsoft has been working towards these […]
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 Falcon2022-12-05 08:30:022022-12-04 21:05:35Service Update: Microsoft 365 Fees Increase on January 1, 2023
Service Update: Archived User License Fees Begin on January 23, 2023. As previously announced by Google and covered in our blog, Google has discontinued the Vault Former Employee (VFE) service. All Google Workspace customers had there VFE licenses converted to a trial of the Archived User License (AUL) service. The free trial of the AUL […]
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 Falcon2022-12-02 14:00:442022-12-21 21:13:14Service Update: Archived User License Fees Begin in January
More than two years after announcing the change, the Google Workspace transition from G Suite continues. For organizations running G Suite with an annual or term commitment, your transition is scheduled to occur on your next renewal date. For organization on the Flex Plan (month to month), Google will automatically transition your account with 60 […]
In today’s digital landscape, the threat of ransomware looms large, posing a significant risk to businesses and organizations of all sizes. Ransomware, a malicious form of cyber attack, can swiftly encrypt critical data and hold it hostage until a ransom is paid. These attacks can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive information, and inflict financial losses. In […]
New award highlights B2B partners that support startups across all business functions and empower growth WESTBOROUGH, MA, November 22, 2022 – Cumulus Global is honored to be recognized by Inc. Business Media with a listing on the inaugural Power Partner Award list. The awards honor B2B organizations across the globe with proven track records supporting […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-Inc.PowerPartner_StandardLogo.png22773000Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2022-11-22 09:30:332022-12-02 14:08:49Cumulus Global Receives Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Award
Security firm Action 1 recently published the results of its 2022 SMB IT Security study after surveying 750 small and midsize businesses. Key Findings and Contradictions of the Action1 SMB Report It is no secret that perceptions about our security risks differ from reality. Not surprisingly, some of the 2022 SMB IT security needs survey […]
Service Update: Vault Former Employee End of Life: VFE Licenses will no longer be available as of January 15, 2023. As previously announced by Google, free Vault Former Employee (VFE) licenses will no longer be available as of January 15, 2023. To maintain data for past employees, these licenses will transition to Archive User Licenses […]
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 Falcon2022-08-16 10:00:212022-08-16 11:18:46Service Update: Vault Former Employee End of Life – Aug. 15, 2022
Cumulus Global proudly announced today that the company is being recognized for its sustained growth on the 2022 Fast Growth 150 List, published by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®. Ranked at #84, Cumulus Global is among the fastest growing IT solution providers and integrators in North America over the past two years. “We […]
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 Falcon2022-08-09 10:00:002022-10-27 20:27:46Cumulus Global Recognized on CRNs 2022 Fast Growth 150 List
As owners and leaders of small and midsize businesses (SMBs), we have limited resources for IT and cybersecurity. We should not be surprised, therefore, that SMBs face the biggest threat from ransomware and other cyber attacks. Beyond the cost and risk of ransomware and encryption attacks, SMBs face business email compromise (BEC) attacks and threats […]
Service Update: As part of our commitment to provide industry-leading services, we are launching a project to verify and update our client information. Beginning this month, we will be contacting all of our clients to confirm and update their company information. Our goal is to ensure that we have current and correct information about your business […]
Service Update: As part of the transition from G Suite to Google Workspace, Google began rolling out service changes to both the Google Workspace and G Suite platforms. Please contact us by email, via our website, or by scheduling time directly with one of our Cloud advisors, with any questions or concerns. Additional Storage You can […]
Cyber Security Will Change Companies IT change management is a structured process for evaluating proposed IT system or service changes. This procedure is carried out prior to implementing the requested change on an organization’s network, reducing or eliminating network outages. At a recent security and risk management summit, Gartner shared their views of how cyber […]
The Annual MSP 501 Ranks Cumulus Global as a Best-in-Class Businesses with Innovation-Driven Growth June 16, 2022 – Westborough, MA – Cumulus Global has been recognized as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501. Selected by the editors of Channel Futures, Cumulus Global ranks at #139 […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022_MSP_501_Winners_Social_Post_Customizable_600x600.CG15.png600600Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2022-06-16 14:00:282022-11-19 21:19:14Cumulus Global Recognized on the Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501
The Business Side of Hybrid Workplace Strategy The business side of hybrid workplace strategy is forefront as we make plans for the future. In a survey recently published by Gartner, CEOs were asked to identify the top enduring changes resulting from the pandemic. 45% of CEOs stated that hybrid and remote work was the most […]
The Cloud, Shared Responsibility, and You
/in Blog, GeneralThe vast majority of small and midsize businesses (SMBs) understand — or have learned the hard way — that the ability to recover lost or damaged data is critical to your IT services and business resiliency. You need to be able to recover and restore files, databases, servers, and workstations from loss due to disasters, […]
Understanding a Third Party Data Breach & How to Prevent One
/in Blog, GeneralWhat is a Third Party Data Breach? A third party data breach occurs when an individual’s login identity and/or personally identifiable information (PII) has been disclosed by a third party system or service. A third party system or service is one that is unrelated to your business. Third party data breaches are a security risk […]
Cumulus Global Recognized on the 2022 CRN® MSP 500 List
/in General, NewsCompany Celebrates 5th Consecutive Year of Recognition as an Industry Leader For the fifth consecutive year, Cumulus Global proudly shares that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has named Cumulus Global to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category for 2022. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies leading North […]
Google Workspace Fee Increase Effective April 11, 2023
/in General, NewsOn February 11, 2023, Google provided sixty (60) days notice of a Google Workspace fee increase across most licenses. For many customers, this increase is coming immediately after increased fees related to the transition from G Suite to Google Workspace. The Google Workspace Fee Increase in Summary The Google Workspace fee increase primarily impacts subscriptions […]
3 Questions – About Cyber Security
/in GeneralShare your answers to our 3 Questions and, in exchange, we will Schedule time (no cost / no obligation) with one of our Cloud Advisors to discuss why the questions are important and to review your answers Provide our Rapid Security Assessment at no cost to you. 3 Questions about Cyber Security: 1) How do you […]
Lessons from the Rackspace Attack
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralOn December 2, 2022, a ransomware attack on Rackspace disrupted email services for thousands of businesses. The attack encrypted files throughout Rackspace’s Hosted Exchange environment, one of the largest in the world. The outage impacts mostly small and midsize businesses (SMBs). While Hosted Exchange is only 1% of Rackspace revenue, the incident was large enough […]
Service Update: Microsoft 365 Fees Increase on January 1, 2023
/in General, NewsService Update: Microsoft 365 Fees Increase on January 1, 2023. As previously announced by Microsoft, Microsoft 365 Fees Increase on January 1, 2023. In addition to increased fees for specific licenses, Microsoft is changing the structure of annual agreements and adding a 20% surcharge for month-to-month licensing. Why Now? Microsoft has been working towards these […]
Service Update: Archived User License Fees Begin in January
/in General, NewsService Update: Archived User License Fees Begin on January 23, 2023. As previously announced by Google and covered in our blog, Google has discontinued the Vault Former Employee (VFE) service. All Google Workspace customers had there VFE licenses converted to a trial of the Archived User License (AUL) service. The free trial of the AUL […]
Google Workspace Transition Update – 12/01/22
/in GeneralMore than two years after announcing the change, the Google Workspace transition from G Suite continues. For organizations running G Suite with an annual or term commitment, your transition is scheduled to occur on your next renewal date. For organization on the Flex Plan (month to month), Google will automatically transition your account with 60 […]
Responding to Ransomware: Police, Pay, or Panic?
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralIn today’s digital landscape, the threat of ransomware looms large, posing a significant risk to businesses and organizations of all sizes. Ransomware, a malicious form of cyber attack, can swiftly encrypt critical data and hold it hostage until a ransom is paid. These attacks can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive information, and inflict financial losses. In […]
Cumulus Global Receives Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Award
/in General, NewsNew award highlights B2B partners that support startups across all business functions and empower growth WESTBOROUGH, MA, November 22, 2022 – Cumulus Global is honored to be recognized by Inc. Business Media with a listing on the inaugural Power Partner Award list. The awards honor B2B organizations across the globe with proven track records supporting […]
2022 SMB IT Security Needs Study Highlights & Contradictions
/in GeneralSecurity firm Action 1 recently published the results of its 2022 SMB IT Security study after surveying 750 small and midsize businesses. Key Findings and Contradictions of the Action1 SMB Report It is no secret that perceptions about our security risks differ from reality. Not surprisingly, some of the 2022 SMB IT security needs survey […]
Service Update: Vault Former Employee End of Life – Aug. 15, 2022
/in General, NewsService Update: Vault Former Employee End of Life: VFE Licenses will no longer be available as of January 15, 2023. As previously announced by Google, free Vault Former Employee (VFE) licenses will no longer be available as of January 15, 2023. To maintain data for past employees, these licenses will transition to Archive User Licenses […]
Cumulus Global Recognized on CRNs 2022 Fast Growth 150 List
/in General, NewsCumulus Global proudly announced today that the company is being recognized for its sustained growth on the 2022 Fast Growth 150 List, published by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®. Ranked at #84, Cumulus Global is among the fastest growing IT solution providers and integrators in North America over the past two years. “We […]
Debunking 5 Cyber Security Myths for SMBs
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralAs owners and leaders of small and midsize businesses (SMBs), we have limited resources for IT and cybersecurity. We should not be surprised, therefore, that SMBs face the biggest threat from ransomware and other cyber attacks. Beyond the cost and risk of ransomware and encryption attacks, SMBs face business email compromise (BEC) attacks and threats […]
Service Update: Client Information Update – July 6, 2022
/in General, NewsService Update: As part of our commitment to provide industry-leading services, we are launching a project to verify and update our client information. Beginning this month, we will be contacting all of our clients to confirm and update their company information. Our goal is to ensure that we have current and correct information about your business […]
Service Update: Google Workspace Transition Update – June 30, 2022
/in General, NewsService Update: As part of the transition from G Suite to Google Workspace, Google began rolling out service changes to both the Google Workspace and G Suite platforms. Please contact us by email, via our website, or by scheduling time directly with one of our Cloud advisors, with any questions or concerns. Additional Storage You can […]
Change Management in Cyber Security
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralCyber Security Will Change Companies IT change management is a structured process for evaluating proposed IT system or service changes. This procedure is carried out prior to implementing the requested change on an organization’s network, reducing or eliminating network outages. At a recent security and risk management summit, Gartner shared their views of how cyber […]
Cumulus Global Recognized on the Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501
/in General, NewsThe Annual MSP 501 Ranks Cumulus Global as a Best-in-Class Businesses with Innovation-Driven Growth June 16, 2022 – Westborough, MA – Cumulus Global has been recognized as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501. Selected by the editors of Channel Futures, Cumulus Global ranks at #139 […]
Hybrid Business Strategy: Examples, Considerations, and Recommendations
/in GeneralThe Business Side of Hybrid Workplace Strategy The business side of hybrid workplace strategy is forefront as we make plans for the future. In a survey recently published by Gartner, CEOs were asked to identify the top enduring changes resulting from the pandemic. 45% of CEOs stated that hybrid and remote work was the most […]