Our CEO Jeffrey Tebele, was interviewed by PJDJ, the host of Lester the Nightfly on WPVM. Read the full interview below: You occasionally hear whispers in back alleys. I heard there’s a clandestine Phish Primer exchange through telephone operators across the nation from 2-3 a.m (EDT!). Does that mail carrier have a funny look in his eye? What are those nail salon ladies hinting at under their breath? Wait, what did that kid just say? !!

In March RCS Professional Services was privileged to host a panel of cybersecurity experts for a virtual event. The experts provided valuable insights into how to prevent a data breach for your small business. The panel included:

Most of us have some form of remote workforce now due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to keep this remote workforce secure, it is extremely important to make security a part of your organizational culture. Below you will find the 5 key steps that you should take in order to create a strong culture of security within your business:

In February RCS Professional Services was privileged to host a panel of money saving experts for a virtual event. The experts provided valuable insights into the best ways to cut costs and save money for your small business. The panel included:

With 2020 in our rearview mirror we are here to help you start 2021 on the right foot by giving you our top security recommendations.

Any smart business owner knows the importance of delegating tasks to specialized professionals. After all, some crucial business tasks are better outsourced to independent consultants or contractors. Indeed, more than a third of small businesses in the US outsource part of their operations. This is because a lot of business leaders recognize that hiring full-time staff for certain business tasks might not exactly suit the needs of their company and can prove to be unsustainable in the long run. One important area in your business that you can outsource is the IT department. In this post, we’ll discuss the benefits of employing the services of an IT consulting company. Reduced Costs The overhead costs of maintaining and creating an on-site IT department can be excessively high ⁠— especially for small businesses. What’s great about hiring an IT consulting company is that this can potentially bring down your spending for IT and tech needs. Most also offer reasonably priced packages that can be tailor-fit to your organization. Additionally, you get to skip spending on IT staff training and education, since an IT consulting company ensures that their experts are equipped with relevant knowledge, tools, and resources to fulfill your IT needs. Allows You to Focus Another great benefit of hiring an IT consulting company is that this allows you to focus on more important business processes. This is particularly crucial if your business is involved in another industry, as building an IT department from scratch can be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Furthermore, delegating your business tech needs to an IT consulting company lets you direct all your energy on functions that impact your business more, such as product and service development, as well as employee retention. Access to Highly-Knowledgeable Experts Without a doubt, an IT consulting company allows you to tap into a pool of IT experts who can handle all of your tech needs. Designating a single person on your staff for IT needs limits the tech solutions that your business can make use of. For example, while your designated IT employee might be able to fix any hardware problems easily, they might not be familiar with how to utilize cloud computing solutions to help improve your operations. Fortunately, many experienced IT experts today opt to start their own consulting business to focus completely on their area of expertise without being tied to a single company. These consultants have accumulated a wealth of knowledge throughout their careers, which allowed them to become highly specialized — whether they're in cybersecurity or infrastructure development. It is no surprise that consultancies were the number-one registered company in 2020. By employing the services of an IT consulting company, you can ensure that your business’ IT processes are handled by experienced professionals. A Boost in Productivity IT consultants can help your business use new technologies that can improve the overall productivity and efficiency of your business. One example of these is cloud computing tools that allow your employees to collaborate and work remotely without any delay. IT consulting companies also train their staff in understanding complex and updated technologies that can set your business up for success. You'll be able to innovate in numerous ways — from having central databases and file servers, to building mobile platforms and more. Your IT needs are best left to competent experts who can deliver efficient, reliable, and professional solutions. So, be sure to partner up with a reputable IT consulting company for a successful digital transformation. This will help your business run smoothly and effectively. If you have any additional questions please contact us at info@rcsprofessional.com

There’s every indication that the pandemic is changing the nature of cybersecurity. Online threats are evolving to match our new remote-work paradigm, with 91% of businesses reporting an increase in cyberattacks during the coronavirus outbreak.