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Excel PivotTables are used to extract valuable insights from large worksheet data sets for further detailed processing. It is an excellent querying tool that will sort, filter, summarize and format information to better assist your data analysis strategy. Microsoft’s Copilot for 365 simplifies the creation of PivotTables. Interested in learning about which Copilot license is best for your environment? Call AcquiredTechs for a technical review.

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0365 is a popular Microsoft productivity suite of cloud-based applications and services that many organizations rely on. Microsoft’s deploys a vast infrastructure with built-in resilience and data retention features. However, these measures may not be sufficient in overcoming ransomware attacks, accidental deletions or data corruption issues. Microsoft’s shared responsibility model means ultimately, the customer is responsible for the safety of its data. Getting your organizations data state to an acceptable pre-incident recovery point will require a data backup solution. Microsoft has a 365 backup tool, however many shops prefer to separate these duties by using third-party applications. Need assistance finding the right fit? Call AcquiredTechs today.

When it comes to business technology, faxing may not come to mind, but it is still used consistently in many industries. While the reliability of your POTS line is great, higher costs and the option for providers to retire analog services will push the market away from older infrastructure. Options such as ATA phone adapters and eFax cloud services enable organizations to maintain fax capabilities over internet connections.

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) unit is a vital piece of hardware pertaining to business continuity. Power disruptions will bring down network services and possibly damage power sensitive IT equipment. The right sized UPS system for your environment will protect your investment at an appropriate price point. The three types of UPS systems are Online, Line-interactive, and Offline. An online UPS is used for mission critical infrastructure in a data center and enterprise environment. Line-interactive systems are used in medium and small business applications while the offline system is practical in most home and small office setups. Understanding your technology infrastructure and risk tolerance will help in choosing the best system for your needs.

Video bars are a great solution for rooms of all sizes used for virtual meetings and collaboration. From 4-person huddle spaces to large conference rooms, video bars incorporate online conference technologies such as cameras, speakers and microphones into one easily manageable device. Looking for audio/visual assistance from a technology partner? AcquiredTechs will see your project through to completion. Acquiredtechs.com support@acquiredtechs.com 410-919-2459

Cybersecurity software like CrowdStrike Falcon sensor is effective because of its privilege level access inside of operating systems. Having trusted code operating within the OS enables security software to monitor all levels of the system. Unfortunately, problems with privileged code will severely impact the operation of the compute device as Windows and CrowdStrike users can attest to. Data protection is an important tool in an IT security framework. However, returning to normal operation after an OS crash can present challenges when disk encryption is used. Whether it is managing your organizations BitLocker data recovery keys, a data recovery agent, or developing self help documentation, a trusted technology partner can speed up the recovery process when systems are down to get your business back up and running. Acquiredtechs.com support@acquiredtechs.com 410-919-2459

CrowdStrike, a global player in the software security space pushed out an update that caused major system impacts for clients using Windows based machines. Although the code has been identified and reverted, recovery has been slow. https://lnkd.in/ef3FhBGc... Workaround Steps for individual hosts: Reboot the host to give it an opportunity to download the reverted channel file. If the host crashes again, then: Boot Windows into Safe Mode or the Windows Recovery Environmen Note: Putting the host on a wired network (as opposed to WiFi) and using Safe Mode with Networking can help remediation. Navigate to the %WINDIR%\System32\drivers\CrowdStrike directory Locate the file matching “C-00000291*.sys”, and delete it. Boot the host normally. Note: Bitlocker-encrypted hosts may require a recovery key. ----------- If Microsoft requests your BitLocker recovery key : please refer to the following links for assistance: BitLocker recovery in Microsoft Azure : https://lnkd.in/eeGesxGt BitLocker recovery in Microsoft environments using SCCM : https://lnkd.in/ey_b_vvi BitLocker recovery in Microsoft environments using Active Directory and GPOs : https://lnkd.in/e9GMiUSs BitLocker recovery in Microsoft environments using Ivanti Endpoint Manager : https://lnkd.in/eBFvuU8N BitLocker recovery in Microsoft environments using ManageEngine Desktop Central : https://lnkd.in/enEW6qJG

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems make up a complex collection of software, hardware, and communication networks that operators use to manage utilities, manufacturing and transit systems. Secure SCADA networks with physical security and logical controls including encrypted communications, user access controls and network segmentation. AcquiredTechs can help in maintaining the operability of your vital infrastructure by designing a Security Policy Framework that meets your needs. Call or email to start the conversation. 410-919-2459 support@acquiredtechs.com

Google Chrome announced that it will no longer trust TLS certificates from specific Entrust public roots issued after October 31, 2024. Chrome browser users visiting websites using certificates validated from the affected roots after the deadline will be prompted with a security warning. https://lnkd.in/dQ_-iK7h