LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Do you want to have a great business reputation ? If there was a way to almost guarantee that you could get and keep a great business reputation , would you be interested in that ? Yes ? Then read on .
Most businesses today understand the benefits of being proactive in managing their business IT network to prevent avoidable downtime with routine maintenance , system upgrades , and network monitoring . It isn ’ t as common for businesses to apply the same type of preventative actions when it comes to business IT network cybersecurity .
Although basic cybersecurity features are likely deployed on your network — such as antivirus software , Windows security updates , a firewall , and unique login credentials for all your employees — that just isn ’ t enough today to keep your company protected from Data Breaches . At stake from these threats is your Business Reputation . Lose that and you could find yourself knocked down so far you can ’ t see a way back up .
How many people have you known or heard about who were knocked down in their business so far that they had to claw their way back up ? Cyber threats are the new bullies , thugs , and villains in our business landscape today . To protect your reputation , you must do more than ever before .
Testing and monitoring your complete cyber risk posture is now the new norm . Partnering with a Professional IT Firm that is staying current with new technologies and advanced cyber threat prevention is more important than ever . And equally important , an IT firm that has a culture of accountability for themselves and to you , the client . Leadership from your IT firm to foster continuous proactive cybersecurity improvements can guide your business through these treacherous times and protect your reputation .
This edition of IT For The Future Of Texas Business includes four diverse articles that illustrate how to meet and conquer the challenges of business reputation protection today with a mix of grit , resilience , planning , and focus .
First , an inspiring story of unequaled resilience and principles from an exclusive interview with George Foreman
about his life and his climb out of poverty to become an Olympic gold medalist , a two-time heavyweight champion , a record-breaking salesman , and a revered entrepreneur can bring you hope if you have ever been knocked down .
John DiJulius details strategies to revolutionize the customer experience and propel you forward to improve your reputation . These strategies can also serve to guide you in selecting an IT firm that will be aligned with your goals and purposes and work with you , not against you .
Dr . Geoff Smart unlocks the key to great leadership and shares how to master accountability in your own business and in working with your IT firm .
All the pieces that make for a great reputation get pulled together in this edition ’ s Client Spotlight which covers the 40-Year Journey of Sharon Doucet , the ups and downs , the challenge , and the success that could not have been had without a dedicated IT firm whose goal was to maintain and protect her business reputation .
So , work with an IT firm that will shoulder the work of what you need when it comes to cybersecurity so you can have what you want — a great business reputation .
It is my sincerest hope that you will find inspiration , as I have , from the individuals who have graciously contributed to this edition of IT For The Future Of Texas Business .
Holly Fullingim , CEO Quick Compute , Inc . QuickCompute . com
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