Aligned Technology Solutions, an award-winning IT services provider for Associations and Nonprofits in the Washington DC region, announced its plans to exhibit at the ASAE Technology Exploration Conference (TEC). The two-day event, for association and non-profit technology executives, is tailored to the needs of an increasingly technology-driven community where attendees can find all the education, […]

Aligned Technology Solutions Announces Participation in the 2019 ASAE Technology Exploration Conference

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a growing trend which refers to a company’s policy of allowing employees to use their own personal devices – such as mobile devices, tablets, and laptops – to access corporate data and applications. While implementing a BYOD policy brings certain competitive advantages to employers, especially a small business, it […]

5 Fraud Trends and How to Avoid Them
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held every October, reminds us of a category of crime that continues to inflict taxpayers and companies with damages amounting to billions of dollars annually. So far 2019 is currently on track to be the worst year yet for data breaches.

Tips for Detecting a Phishing Email
Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals send emails masquerading as a legitimate entity and attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details. There are many different phishing techniques used by cybercriminals today to obtain sensitive information.

Cybersecurity Tips While Traveling
Before Traveling Backup Your Devices Back up all of your devices before traveling to ensure that your data is recoverable in case your device is lost, damaged, or stolen. Install Security Patches and Software Updates Security patches and software updates are a critical and an easy way to help protect your devices.

16 Cyber Security Tips for Small and Medium Businesses
These days, we talk to our clients almost daily about Cyber Security. No business, regardless of size, can ignore cyber security. According to a recent Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 60 percent of cyber-attacks target SMBs, largely because they are easier targets.

Are You Still Running Windows 7? Time to Upgrade!
Microsoft has announced that official support for this OS will end on January 14, 2020. While computers running this OS may continue to function beyond that date, Microsoft will no longer be issuing security updates or patches. Running this OS beyond January 14th would represent a major security risk to your organization.

Aligned Technology Solutions Ranks on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Inc. magazine today revealed that Aligned Technology Solutions is included on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

Microsoft Teams Announces New Features to Improve Team Collaboration
The Hub of Teamwork in Office 365 This month Microsoft announced that they now have more than 13 million people using the Microsoft Teams app on a daily basis and more than 19 million people that use it weekly. So, what is Microsoft Teams and why are so many people using it? Microsoft Teams is […]
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