Meet Skittles, Our Pet of the Month

This colorful little fella belongs to Katelyn Newman of Burnette Insurance. Skittles, named because of his brightly colored feathers, is an 11-year-old Green Cheek Conure Parrot. Interestingly, this species is known to be highly affectionate and tend to love their owners intensely. They can live up to 25 years or more with proper care. Nothing […]

How to Tell if an Email Attachment is Safe

This isn’t the first time you’ve heard this and we can guarantee it won’t be the last: clicking on attachments in emails is risky business and could wind up causing considerable damage to your company’s network and bank account. You probably already know that you should never open attachments with an .exe extension. But did […]

4 IT Security Tips for Working from Home

Technology is a powerful tool when it comes to productivity, customer service and human connection. It is truly what has kept our world afloat, as many businesses have shifted to working from home due to COVID-19. With all of the upsides of technology, it is important to be aware of the downsides and how to […]

Spam vs. Phishing – What’s the Difference?

You’ve no doubt been advised to report any suspicious emails that land in your inbox to your company’s administrator or IT provider (that would be us) but how do you know if an email is a malicious phishing attempt or just spam from a legitimate company? Knowing the difference will help you determine if you […]

Meet GiGi, Our Pet of the Month

This sweet Toy Poodle belongs to Leigh Anne Anderson of Burnette Insurance. GiGi is 1 ½ years old and was named after the main character of the 1958 film by the same name. Here’s a fun fact about poodles: they are ranked the second most intelligent dog breed just behind the Border Collie. Because of […]

Get to Know Chad Cartee, Support Escalation Engineer

This Georgia native joined the MIS team in 2011 and is well-known and loved by our clients and staff alike. If there’s a tough problem to solve, Chad’s the go-to guy. “Chad was wonderful as always” and “Chad is the best!” are just two examples of the overwhelmingly positive reviews our clients leave after working […]