Granite Data Tech

  • The Indispensable Role of Data Backups for Business Continuity and Resilience

    Don’t Let Disaster Strike Twice: Your business is only as resilient against disaster as your mitigation and recovery plans you have in place. Companies that fail to plan for disasters and are slow to recover from a data loss incident are more likely to fail, with 90% of businesses failing within a year if they…

  • Start Growing Your Business: Why SMBs Need Managed Services

    From Granite Data Tech – Empowering Businesses Like Yours You didn’t start a business to become an IT expert. You started it because you had a passion, a vision, and a desire to succeed. Yet, for many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), technology often feels like a constant headache, diverting time, resources, and energy away…

  • The Hidden Costs of DIY IT: Why Small Businesses Need to Rethink Their Approach

    From Granite Data Tech – Protecting Your Investment & Future Many small business owners operate under the assumption that managing their own IT infrastructure is a cost-effective solution. After all, “we can handle it” seems reasonable when starting out. However, the reality is often far more complex and costly than anticipated. Trying to DIY your…

  • Guest WiFi: Secure Your Business with Proactive Network Management

    Offering free Wi-Fi to your customers is a fantastic way to enhance their experience, boost loyalty, and even gather valuable marketing data. But in today’s threat landscape, providing public guest WiFi without proper network management and security can be like leaving the front door of your business wide open for cyberattacks. At Granite Data Tech,…

  • The Cybersecurity Landscape in 2025

    An outlook Soon, the new year will be ushered in, and with it we can expect the threat landscape and emerging risks to continue to evolve and intensify in new and in familiar ways. we can breakdown some key continuing trends impacting various sectors: Financial Sector: Last year the financial sector experienced a large increase…

  • Don’t Wait for a Data Loss Disaster to Happen

    Why Business Data Security Starts with a Solid Backup Strategy We live in a digital world. For most businesses, data is no longer just an asset – it is the business. Think about it: customer lists, financial records, product designs, marketing plans… losing any of this could be catastrophic. Yet, so many businesses treat data…

  • Leveling the Playing Field: How Managed Services Empower SMBs to Thrive

    Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) are the engine of our economy, but they often face a daunting challenge: competing with larger corporations that have dedicated IT departments and substantial resources. For years, many SMBs tried to “do it all” themselves, leading to stretched budgets, overwhelmed staff, and ultimately, hindered growth. Thankfully, there’s a solution gaining…

  • When Disaster Strikes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Recovering from Catastrophic Data Loss

    From Granite Data Tech – Your Recovery Experts The unthinkable has happened. A server crashed, a RAID array failed, ransomware struck, or a natural disaster hit – and you’ve experienced catastrophic data loss. Panic is understandable, but acting quickly and strategically is crucial to minimizing damage and getting your business back on track. This blog…

  • Sleep Soundly, Knowing Your Data is Bulletproof: How GDT Empowers Businesses Continuity Through Rock-Solid Backups

    In today’s fast-paced, always-on business world, your data isn’t just information – it’s the very engine driving your success. From sizzling marketing campaigns and loyal customer lists to crucial sales figures and innovative product designs, your data is your competitive edge. But what happens when the unexpected throws a wrench in the works? A cyberattack,…