Vera-Bytes by Techvera
Explore insights, tips, and success stories to help your business thrive with smarter IT solutions.
What I’ve Learned About the True Cost of Ignoring IT Planning
Is your technology holding you back? Our CEO, Bill Tyndall, explains the symptoms of poor IT strategy, from unplanned costs and platform issues to lost productivity. Learn the simple framework for proactive IT planning and measurable technology investment to help your business scale faster and stay competitive.
Spotting Phishing in 2025: The New Red Flags
Phishing has evolved into AI-driven, context-aware attacks that mimic internal communications like Slack or a call from your CEO. Learn why SMBs are prime targets, discover the new red flags for vishing and BEC, and adopt the modern defense strategy to protect your team and business operations.
The Expensive Truth About Weak SMB Logins
Weak passwords and missing MFA are leaving your SMB vulnerable to attacks costing over $1.6M. Stop making excuses. This guide outlines how to easily implement a company-wide password manager and mandatory multi-factor authentication to secure every login and move from security awareness to confident action.
Your Top IT Questions (Finally) Answered
Stop Googling outdated IT advice. This comprehensive FAQ guide answers the top 10 questions small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are asking about their tech: what an MSP actually does, the costs of Managed IT Services versus break/fix, essential cybersecurity needs, and how to know if your current provider is failing you.
How an IT Managed Service Provider Saves You More Than Money
DIY IT looks cheaper, but hidden costs like $9.48M data breach risks, staff turnover, and 22 minutes of lost productivity per employee crush SMB growth. Discover why partnering with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) offers full-stack expertise, 24/7 monitoring, and strategic value at a fraction of the cost of building an internal IT team.
How SMB Financial Firms Can Stay Secure & Compliant
Is your financial firm ready for tighter cybersecurity regulations? Explore how SMBs can navigate PCI DSS 4.0, SEC rules, and NYDFS mandates to avoid penalties. Learn to balance compliance with efficiency through automation and proactive risk management.
Stop Stashing Laptops In The Closet: Smart IT Asset Management For SMBs
Is your office closet overflowing with old laptops? Unsecured IT assets pose serious risks like data breaches and financial waste. Learn why the “closet approach” fails and how secure IT asset management protects your business, ensures compliance, and optimizes your budget.
Why Health Tech Startups Struggle with IT—and How to Scale Securely
Is your health tech startup’s IT infrastructure built to scale? Treating IT as an afterthought can lead to costly security and compliance bottlenecks. Discover how successful startups build resilient, HIPAA-ready IT foundations that drive growth, not slow it down.
4 Ways Technology Has Changed Our Lives for the Better
Technology often faces criticism, but its advanced capabilities have undeniably improved society. This post highlights four major ways tech has changed our lives for the better: making money management, global communication, travel planning, and staying up-to-date with world news incredibly easy and stress-free.