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July 10, 2017, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL.: NorthPoint Technology Group has been named to After Nines Inc.’s ChannelE2E ...

July 15, 2017, Altamonte Springs, FL: NorthPoint Technology Group has been named to the Orlando Business Journal's Top Local IT Consulting Companies List.

"We are honored to have been recognized by the number of qualified industry experts ...

The University of Calgary recently submitted to the will of hackers and ponied up $20,000 to get their files back after more than 100 computers were locked via ransomware. Almost every security expert agrees that paying such a ransom is the ...

Your employees are both your company’s greatest asset and your biggest potential security risk. In a recent study conducted by Experian Data Breach Resolution and Ponemon Institute, it was found that 55% of companies surveyed have experienced ...

If you have an account on LinkedIn, you may recall that they suffered a data breach back in 2012. At the time, they force-reset the passwords of all users believed to be impacted. Unfortunately, it now appears that the breach was much worse ...

We have a new office and hope you will stop by to visit on April 27 from 3-7pm. If you will be joining us please RSVP.

An estimated 11.7 million people are victims of identity theft each year. It is a growing crime and it is expected to grow more with each passing year. There is a big demand for stolen identities in the underground economy. Criminal outfits ...

You're probably familiar with 3G, 4G, and Wi-Fi hotspots. In today's increasingly connected mobile world, there are a variety of ways to get and stay connected to the Internet, but what's really the safest way?

There has been a significant increase in activity by a malicious ransomware software called Troldesh. We have recognized that systems that are not actively managed or have no system access management policies are exceptionally susceptible to ...

In today's IT environment, data breaches are a constant threat. According to Gemalto's 2015 Breach Level Index, last year 1,673 data breaches around the world led to 707 million data records being compromised. And though email has come a long ...

If you're like most Internet users, you've never even heard of grayware, adware or madware. That's because these are all lower on the threat scale in the world of malicious programming. What's more, they toe the line between legitimate programs ...

Spam is a problem on the Internet, coming at us from just about every angle of the online space. Some spammers develop sophisticated, well-planned strategies, while others can be sloppy and still drive results. Either way, spam tactics come ...

Direct mail, social media, and print advertising all serve a purpose, but nothing beats email when it comes to speaking directly to your customers. Whether you're sending offers tailored specifically to previous purchases, or simply reaching ...

February 18, 2016, Altamonte Springs, FL – NorthPoint Technology Group, a provider of business oriented IT services, announced today that they have relocated their office as of February 22, 2016.

A small business or nonprofit gets what appears to be an invoice for a listing in an online yellow pages directory. On the face of it, it looks legit. It includes the name of an employee at the office, a copy of what the listing looks like, ...

"Big data isn't just for the big guys," says small-business mentor Rieva Lesonsky. "The immense volumes of information available to anyone can level the playing field for smaller businesses." Businesses can use this data to help predict customer ...

Spear phishing isn't what you do when you're on vacation in Hawaii. It's a targeted attack on your personal information. An updated version of the old trick "phishing," where scam artists simply ask you for your password or other private information, ...

The 2015 hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the quietest hurricane seasons in some 45 years, with a mere 50 percent of normal activity. The 2015 forecast by the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology team, calls for seven named ...

The 2015 hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the quietest hurricane seasons in some 45 years, with a mere 50 percent of normal activity. The 2015 forecast by the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology team, calls for seven named ...

An Orange County woman claims a Best Buy computer repair turned into an identity theft nightmare, and she only survived it thanks to the honesty of a total stranger. Action 9’s Todd Ulrich investigates how her personal information disappeared ...

Businesses today not only have to worry about running their companies, but also worry about keeping compliant with industry and federal regulations regarding the security of their data and information that can change as frequently as the weather. ...

Businesses today not only have to worry about running their companies, but also worry about keeping compliant with industry and federal regulations regarding the security of their data and information that can change as frequently as the ...

Microsoft's latest PC operating system arrived on July 29th with positive reviews, but is it ready for your business? Here are some of our initial thoughts. Is Windows 10 Free? First, let us discuss how Microsoft is handling the licensing/upgrade ...

Microsoft’s latest PC operating system arrived on July 29th with positive reviews, but is it ready for your business? Here are some of our initial thoughts.

Even after all of these years of hearing about the "cloud," it's understandable if you're still not entirely sure what it means for your business. Lots of tech people will give you various definitions of what the cloud means, but it's not really ...

Even after all of these years of hearing about the "cloud," it's understandable if you're still not entirely sure what it means for your business. Lots of tech people will give you various definitions of what the cloud means, but it's not really ...

As an IT industry analyst, I report on how cloud IT adoption has grown with US small and medium businesses. Historically, the smaller business space has been more conservative when approaching new IT services that are hosted offsite. However, ...

NorthPoint Technology Group would like to welcome Randy Centrella, our new Account Executive. Randy will be responsible for building new business relationships throughout the greater Orlando region. He comes to us with experience in technology ...

It has been a few years since our region has seen a Category 5 hurricane, but we will again in the future. With hurricane season approaching, there is no better time to begin preparing. Here are 5 important steps to follow when preparing for ...

It has been a few years since our region has seen a Category 5 hurricane, but we will again in the future. With hurricane season approaching, there is no better time to begin preparing. Here are 5 important steps to follow when preparing ...

NorthPoint Technology Group recently attended the Central Florida Chapter Association of Legal Administrators (CFCALA) Conference. We enjoyed meeting so many new people to discuss technology issues facing the legal industry today. Once again, ...

We will be exhibiting on March 6, 2015 at the CFCALA annual Partner. If you attend please stop by Booth 29 to meet our team. NorthPoint is a proud sponsor of the CFCALA.

You should know by now that Windows Server 2003 reaches end of life on July 15, 2015. Microsoft, Microsoft partners and authors around the web have been harping on this for the last couple years, with even increased persistence over the last ...

You should know by now that Windows Server 2003 reaches end of life on July 15, 2015. Microsoft, Microsoft partners and authors around the web have been harping on this for the last couple years, with even increased persistence over the last ...

A depressing 88 percent of New Year’s resolutions reportedly end in failure, so why do so many of us keep making them year after year? If you’re like most people, the annual ritual will commence over holiday dinner and drinks, with ...

It's hard to believe Windows Server 2003 was originally released almost 10 years ago and is now quickly approaching its end-of-life. Microsoft has announced the official date for end-of-life support as July 14, 2015. While many businesses are ...

As we near the end of 2014, it's time to start thinking, planning, and budgeting for the New Year. We have a short checklist of four key areas we think you should consider when making your plan. If you have any questions about these key areas ...

Change is inevitable. And with IT operations, that phrase couldn't be truer. In April 2014, Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP. And now MIcrosoft has announced it will no longer support Windows Server 2003 after July 14, 2015. The risk ...

A Melbourne woman thought she was buying security protection from Microsoft. Instead someone hijacked her computer and hacked their way into her credit cards and passwords. She lost $500 and was almost conned out of thousands.

Maybe you've been busy. Maybe you've been waiting for the right time. Maybe you didn't think it was necessary. Whatever your reason for not migrating your business off of Windows® XP and on to Windows 7 or 8.1, it's officially time to stop ...

The reality of bring your own device (BYOD) is unavoidable. If your organization has yet to implement a BYOD strategy, you can take several steps to get started. But first, know that the question is no longer whether you will support mobile ...

Despite controversial beginnings, many school districts across the United States are embracing BYOD—bring your own device—in the classroom by expanding curriculum to include student owned devices. With this trend gaining momentum, some ...

It seems like every week another major company experiences a data breach. 2013 was a rough year for organizations struggling to secure their data and the list of breached organizations reads like a "who's who" of the business world: Target, ...

If you went to work this morning, you took a risk. If you rode your bicycle, walked, or drove a car, you took a risk. If you put your money in a bank, or in stocks, or under a mattress, you took other types of risk. If you bought a lottery ...

There have been some significant changes to the technology world over the last couple weeks. Microsoft discontinued support for their Windows XP Operating System, 2003 Office Suite and Exchange 2003 Email Platform. Many organizations have moved ...

April showers bring May flowers, but for Windows XP it is doomsday tomorrow, April 8th. Over the last several months, we have highlighted and explained the coming pitfalls of not upgrading to a current operating system. Many have made the switch ...

Every year, we like to query our clients by the various markets. This year, we added the legal industry and were able to localize the results to the Central Florida ALA. Our method was to query the members in key areas of Technology Management ...

Here is this month's Northpoint Compass. Last month our focus was on raising awareness about the upcoming Windows XP End of Life. Although this month's focus is more on security, we did find it interesting that the Federal Financial Institutions ...

We have a new year in front of us with many new challenges that we face in business. Each one of these new challenges will most likely affect our bottom line in areas such as people or technology. Each challenge is an opportunity to make our ...

May 26 through June 1 was National Hurricane Preparedness Week and June 1 kicked off the 2013 hurricane season. If you are like most businesses nothing really changed during that week for your company. Continue Reading

On behalf of Northpoint Technology Group, we would like to welcome you to our new web site! We have added new features and information to help us better serve YOU. Feel free to contact us with your comments and suggestions. To learn more about ...

NorthPoint Technology Group has been nominated for the 2012 Florida Companies to Watch award by the Florida Economic Gardening Institute. This program is the premier award for second-stage businesses in the state.