Lotus Management Services, Inc.
IT Solutions Designed for Your Business
Lotus personnel have been closely monitoring the WannaCrypt ransomware worm since Friday. Once it was understood that the worm was taking advantage of Windows systems via a flaw in Server Message Block we reviewed the patch status of systems we manage for this specific patch. As of Friday, 100% of systems managed by Lotus were…
The Trouble with Static IP Addresses A recent experience with a bad IP address was an eye opener. It caused a considerable financial loss for the business. First let me explain what is an IP address… Every device you have that is connected to the Internet or a network has an IP (Internet Protocol) address….
Everyday can seem like a grind if you’re a manager. Your dealing with conflicts and issues in your office with an endless stream of appointments, visitors, and tasks. Occasionally it is good to get out of your office to manage by walking around. If you manage multiple sites you may need to hop on Travelocity…
You have no doubt seen the ads from Apple the last few weeks proposing that you can give up your notebook computer for an iPad Pro. There are some obvious advantages right out of the box. A tablet is thinner, lighter, and generally has a longer battery life. My 3 ½ year old iPad Air…
Sometimes you don’t have time to make a call or tech support. You get help via chat or Facebook Messenger. Just visit http://lotusmserv.com/support and look for the Live Support icon in the lower-right-hand area of the screen. If your logged into Facebook you can also start a Messenger session from this page as well. Either…
Many of us show up every morning ready to work. We keep our nose down and do our job to the best of our ability. As the old saying goes though; the devil is in the details. Here are five things you could doing at work that can cause you trouble. Not socializing We all…
Tomorrow is April 1st and of course April Fool’s Day. No one knows the origin, but it is believed to be more than 500 years old. It seems to be a national holiday at Google, but other companies have rolled out some great tricks. Here are some of our favorites… Gmail Paper Back in 2007…
You have heard that is can cost five to seven times more to acquire a new customer than it does to retain an old one. In spite of this most marketing efforts are driven towards acquiring new customers instead of deepening relationships with current ones. Learn more about important psychological triggers that persuade customers to…
Create your own user feedback survey
When a surveillance camera is installed in a location where physical access to the camera is possible, precautions should be taken to protect the camera from vandalism or theft. One factor to consider when selecting a camera is how vandal-proof the camera is. But what exactly does it mean when a surveillance camera is rated…
Business Owner’s Guide to IT Support
Business Tech Newsletter