Delval Tech Blog

I can't wait for tax season, said no business owner ever! Many businesses get nervous during tax time, often wondering if they are taking advantage of tax deductions that can reduce their overall expenses. Luckily, technology tax deductions can help companies save big, including Section 179. With the Section 179 tax deduction, businesses can deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment or software purchased or leased during the tax year. The only restrictions? Businesses must have...

Were you aware that most data breaches start with an email—specifically a phishing email? Just in 2022 alone, 62% of businesses faced a data breach of some kind. With cybercrimes increasing in frequency and criminals growing increasingly sophisticated with their techniques, training your team is no longer an option—it’s a necessity. Luckily, October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s the ideal time for businesses to strengthen their cybersecurity awareness and training for their staff....

Every day, cybercriminals are getting more sophisticated with the cyberattacks they perform. As a result, many companies strive to improve their cyber readiness to prepare themselves for cyberthreats. In doing so, they can mitigate any financial, repetitional or service damage should a cyberattack occur. The best way to become cyber ready is to understand the most common cyberattacks today. Once you know attack concepts and processes, you can develop a proper response plan to deal with...

When was the last time you checked up on your cybersecurity? Most of the time, businesses don’t realize the gaps in their infrastructure until it’s too late. Data protection is a set of tools and policies your business can use to secure your data. It’s key to protect your data in order to guard your network efficiently. If a cybercriminal were to get their hands on your data, they could steal it and sell it on the dark web. According to BullGuard, 43% of all SMBs have no cybersecurity plan in...

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released new information regarding how businesses need to have heightened levels of security due to current global tensions. Every business is vulnerable to cyberattacks, so it’s important to have an updated cybersecurity strategy in place. Are you fully aware of your current cybersecurity practices? Have you implemented a cybersecurity training program? If not, it’s time to do so. Phishing emails are responsible for about 94% of all...

You want your devices to run smoothly and quickly. You want minimal downtime, increased productivity, and decreased costs. One effective way to ensure your technology is aligned with your goals is to conduct a digital cleaning to see where you might be falling short. If you’re using outdated technology, you risk: Increased downtime Heightened costs Decreased productivity Security gaps A digital cleanup is an opportunity to evaluate your security and find out where your software needs to be...

It’s one thing to have cybersecurity — it’s another thing, however, to have modern, effective cybersecurity that can withstand any kind of breach or cyberattack. The best way to ensure you are reaping the cybersecurity benefits your software has to offer is by doing regular security checkups. A robust checkup includes making sure your employees are adequately trained, that your sensitive data is properly stored and that you have a plan in place to get you up and running should a breach occur....

At Delval Technology Solutions, we know productivity tools for small businesses. As technology evolves to better support today’s modern workforce, we’re excited to share what we know and love. If you’re interested in learning about the tools helping businesses work better and smarter, keep reading. #1. Cloud Computing Solutions The cloud is redefining modern business, transforming how, when and where things get done. The benefits are numerous, and they all lead to increased productivity and...

With businesses on a large scale deploying a wide realm of innovative technology solutions, such as artificial intelligence, adoption is crucial to retaining a competitive edge. Technology has always been necessary on a functional level — for tasks, communications, security, and so on. But these days, it can make or break your business. The ready adoption of emerging technology is simply a necessity for business growth and success. The implementation of new digital technology can help...

Cloud computing has gone from a niche part of IT into the norm for most companies over the past couple of years. It’s become common knowledge that for backing up information without having to spend money on costly hardware, the cloud is the way to go. However, back-ups are not the only benefits of moving your network to the cloud. Accessibility, portability, and scalability are all benefits as well that can save your business time and money and help you raise the bar for your business….into...