Streamlining IT Security for SMBs Streamlining IT security is a more balanced message about why and how to protect your business. Over the past year, we have covered the on-going, and increasing, threats to small businesses. We often highlight the scope and severity of the risk, including how security trends will affect small business. Hopefully […]
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Remote Work Strategy in Action If you have remote workers, then how you manage your business and employees has, and will continue to change. We often talk about the technology that makes remote work efficient and that can help integrate teams. But supporting remote workers requires a broader perspective and understanding of the workplace. As […]
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Service Update Announcement Beginning July 1, 2022, Cumulus Global is adding Advanced Threat Protection services to all clients using Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. With more than 40% of cyber attacks targeting small businesses and two thirds of attacks using email, Advanced Threat Protection is no longer an option. The stakes are too high. Recovery […]
Business Email Compromise While the massive number and scale of ransomware attacks get the most media attention, Business Email Compromise (“BEC“) attacks are the costliest type of cybercrime. What is a Business Email Compromise (BEC)? In a BEC attack, the criminal impersonates you and convinces somebody who trusts you to send money. While successful attacks […]
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Speaking at a recent CRN-hosted security summit for midsize enterprises, Paul Furtado, Gartner’s Vice President of Midsize Enterprise Security stated, “The only thing harder than defending yourself against a cyberattack is telling your executives and your partners why you didn’t do enough to protect yourself.” His comments reflect current security trends from our historic “Trust […]
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Cyber Attacks on Real Estate Agents and Brokers Victimize Clients As cyber attacks on real estate agents and brokers increase, clients are paying the price. Most of the country is facing high demand for housing with extraordinarily low supply. This creates a highly competitive sellers’ market in which buyers compete to have offers accepted. The […]
This XChange of Ideas shares trends that can boost your business’ productivity. We recently spent three packed days at the XChange 2022 Conference. While we attend to improve our service offerings and business, many of the insights will benefit your business as well. Industry Consolidation Awareness As with most maturing, dynamic industries, consolidation of vendors […]
Looking at what we learned during three packed days at the XChange 2022 Conference, we have much to share. The XChange conferences help IT service providers, like Cumulus Global, explore emerging trends, challenges, products, and solutions. While we attend to improve our service offerings and business, many of the insights will benefit your business as […]
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is warning businesses to be prepared to defend against cyber attacks originating from Russia. “Every organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber activity,” the agency says in its warning. Our security vendors, analyzing aggregate data, are starting […]
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For the fourth consecutive year, 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. The list recognizes innovative and forward-thinking services providers throughout North America. The award focuses on service providers who deliver best-of-breed services and solutions that […]
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On March 1, 2022, the pricing for Microsoft 365 will increase. Depending on your current subscription and licensing, you will see a Microsoft 365 price increase ranging between 10% and 25%. You can, however, minimize or avoid the increase. Details Monthly per user pricing with an annual commitment* will increase as follows: *Pricing for monthly […]
The deadline for managing your Google Workspace transition: Jan. 31, 2022. As we have noted in past posts and communications, the transition to Google Workspace may significantly impact your subscription fees, with increases that can double or triple your cost. Limited incentive discounts are available; you must act now! What Does the Jan. 31, 2022 […]
Different Types Of Email Security Solutions Can Help Protect your Business When launched Cumulus Global 15 years ago to provide small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with email security and security solutions. As early adopters, we saw how managed cloud services and solutions made enterprise grade solutions affordable and effective for small businesses. While much as […]
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Technology Solutions for Solopreneurs Entrepreneurs are a unique breed. Solo entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, even more so. If you are a solopreneur, or lead a very small business, you face some unique business and IT challenges. One of these challenges is balancing your business and your personal lives. To do this, you want and need your technology […]
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When Google announced the transition from G Suite to Google Workspace in October 2020, the deadline for transitioning was left open. This is no longer the case. The deadline for transitioning to Google Workspace from G Suite is January 31, 2022. As we have noted in past posts and communications, the transition to Google Workspace […]
Learn about the four pillars of cloud security that can help you reduce risk, increase agility, and run more efficiently: (C/I/A), external threat protection, data loss protection, and compliance. While Cyber Security month comes and goes, the four pillars of cloud security remain integral to long term business success. In what seems like a never-ending […]
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Dark Web Risks: Threats to Be Aware of, and How to Protect Yourself and Your Business We offer a monitoring service for dark web risks. In August, we received alerts for more than 40% of the companies we monitor about dark web risks and danger. Threats from information mining and third party breaches continue to […]
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If you have not completed your transition from G Suite to Google Workspace, Google will automatically begin Google Workspace transitions on January 31, 2022. You will receive at least 30 days notice of your migration. Please note that this transition includes significant changes to your subscription options, features/functions, AND PRICING. KEY POINTS TO KNOW: Disruption: […]
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Highlights From Our 15 Years of Service On August 18th, Cumulus Global reached a milestone: 15 Years of Service. Founded in 2006, we have provided tactical and strategic cloud services and solutions to small and midsize businesses, non-profits, local governments, and K-12 school systems. Thank you! Our journey could not have happened without the trust […]
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IT Security for Small Businesses
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralStreamlining IT Security for SMBs Streamlining IT security is a more balanced message about why and how to protect your business. Over the past year, we have covered the on-going, and increasing, threats to small businesses. We often highlight the scope and severity of the risk, including how security trends will affect small business. Hopefully […]
Six Best Remote Work Strategies
/in GeneralRemote Work Strategy in Action If you have remote workers, then how you manage your business and employees has, and will continue to change. We often talk about the technology that makes remote work efficient and that can help integrate teams. But supporting remote workers requires a broader perspective and understanding of the workplace. As […]
Service Update: Advanced Threat Protection
/in General, NewsService Update Announcement Beginning July 1, 2022, Cumulus Global is adding Advanced Threat Protection services to all clients using Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. With more than 40% of cyber attacks targeting small businesses and two thirds of attacks using email, Advanced Threat Protection is no longer an option. The stakes are too high. Recovery […]
Business Email Compromise – The Costliest Type of Cybercrime
/in GeneralBusiness Email Compromise While the massive number and scale of ransomware attacks get the most media attention, Business Email Compromise (“BEC“) attacks are the costliest type of cybercrime. What is a Business Email Compromise (BEC)? In a BEC attack, the criminal impersonates you and convinces somebody who trusts you to send money. While successful attacks […]
Security Trends Will Impact Small Businesses
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralSpeaking at a recent CRN-hosted security summit for midsize enterprises, Paul Furtado, Gartner’s Vice President of Midsize Enterprise Security stated, “The only thing harder than defending yourself against a cyberattack is telling your executives and your partners why you didn’t do enough to protect yourself.” His comments reflect current security trends from our historic “Trust […]
Real Estate Cyber Security
/in Cybersecurity, GeneralCyber Attacks on Real Estate Agents and Brokers Victimize Clients As cyber attacks on real estate agents and brokers increase, clients are paying the price. Most of the country is facing high demand for housing with extraordinarily low supply. This creates a highly competitive sellers’ market in which buyers compete to have offers accepted. The […]
XChange of Ideas – Trends with Benefits
/in Blog, GeneralThis XChange of Ideas shares trends that can boost your business’ productivity. We recently spent three packed days at the XChange 2022 Conference. While we attend to improve our service offerings and business, many of the insights will benefit your business as well. Industry Consolidation Awareness As with most maturing, dynamic industries, consolidation of vendors […]
XChange of Ideas – Security
/in Blog, GeneralLooking at what we learned during three packed days at the XChange 2022 Conference, we have much to share. The XChange conferences help IT service providers, like Cumulus Global, explore emerging trends, challenges, products, and solutions. While we attend to improve our service offerings and business, many of the insights will benefit your business as […]
Expect an Increase in Cyber Attacks
/in Blog, Cybersecurity, GeneralThe U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is warning businesses to be prepared to defend against cyber attacks originating from Russia. “Every organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber activity,” the agency says in its warning. Our security vendors, analyzing aggregate data, are starting […]
Cumulus Global Awarded MSP 500 Status for Fourth Consecutive Year
/in General, NewsFor the fourth consecutive year, 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. The list recognizes innovative and forward-thinking services providers throughout North America. The award focuses on service providers who deliver best-of-breed services and solutions that […]
Resources for Small Business Owners and Solopreneurs
/in GeneralDeadline 3/1/22: Microsoft 365 Price Increase
/in GeneralOn March 1, 2022, the pricing for Microsoft 365 will increase. Depending on your current subscription and licensing, you will see a Microsoft 365 price increase ranging between 10% and 25%. You can, however, minimize or avoid the increase. Details Monthly per user pricing with an annual commitment* will increase as follows: *Pricing for monthly […]
Deadline 1/31/22: Google Workspace Transition
/in GeneralThe deadline for managing your Google Workspace transition: Jan. 31, 2022. As we have noted in past posts and communications, the transition to Google Workspace may significantly impact your subscription fees, with increases that can double or triple your cost. Limited incentive discounts are available; you must act now! What Does the Jan. 31, 2022 […]
Different Types of Email Security Features
/in GeneralDifferent Types Of Email Security Solutions Can Help Protect your Business When launched Cumulus Global 15 years ago to provide small and midsize businesses (SMBs) with email security and security solutions. As early adopters, we saw how managed cloud services and solutions made enterprise grade solutions affordable and effective for small businesses. While much as […]
Technology Solutions for Solopreneurs and VSBs
/in GeneralTechnology Solutions for Solopreneurs Entrepreneurs are a unique breed. Solo entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, even more so. If you are a solopreneur, or lead a very small business, you face some unique business and IT challenges. One of these challenges is balancing your business and your personal lives. To do this, you want and need your technology […]
Google Workspace Transition Update
/in GeneralWhen Google announced the transition from G Suite to Google Workspace in October 2020, the deadline for transitioning was left open. This is no longer the case. The deadline for transitioning to Google Workspace from G Suite is January 31, 2022. As we have noted in past posts and communications, the transition to Google Workspace […]
4 Pillars of Cloud Security: The Most Important Strategies to Know
/in GeneralLearn about the four pillars of cloud security that can help you reduce risk, increase agility, and run more efficiently: (C/I/A), external threat protection, data loss protection, and compliance. While Cyber Security month comes and goes, the four pillars of cloud security remain integral to long term business success. In what seems like a never-ending […]
Dark Web Security Risks and Dangers
/in GeneralDark Web Risks: Threats to Be Aware of, and How to Protect Yourself and Your Business We offer a monitoring service for dark web risks. In August, we received alerts for more than 40% of the companies we monitor about dark web risks and danger. Threats from information mining and third party breaches continue to […]
Mandatory Google Workspace Transitions Begin
/in General, NewsIf you have not completed your transition from G Suite to Google Workspace, Google will automatically begin Google Workspace transitions on January 31, 2022. You will receive at least 30 days notice of your migration. Please note that this transition includes significant changes to your subscription options, features/functions, AND PRICING. KEY POINTS TO KNOW: Disruption: […]
15 Years of Service
/in General, NewsHighlights From Our 15 Years of Service On August 18th, Cumulus Global reached a milestone: 15 Years of Service. Founded in 2006, we have provided tactical and strategic cloud services and solutions to small and midsize businesses, non-profits, local governments, and K-12 school systems. Thank you! Our journey could not have happened without the trust […]