Since 2004, Beringer has been recognized in the top 1% of Microsoft’s partner ecosystem as a Gold certified partner. We are proud to announce that we continue this tradition by achieving Gold status with Microsoft once again. This year Microsoft completely revamped their partner program.

This new version of the Petya ransomware is spreading rapidly, affecting organizations, businesses, and end users, turning into an outbreak reminiscent of the one caused by WannaCry.  It has already impacted many organizations, both large and small.

The attackers are distributing the ransomware, dubbed Petya, via a malicious email campaign targeting human resource departments.

You receive communications from your customers on a daily basis from a variety of sources, such as email, web submission forms, support cases, etc. Imagine if you could have instant visibility to how your customers are FEELING based on the text they send you without reading it. Angry customers can be addressed immediately via a phone call from a real person. Happy customers can be sent an automatic email and receive a personal follow up within a day or two.

Microsoft announced the new Surface Pro this week. It’s available for pre-order now with availability expected 6/15/2017. The new Surface Pro continues the iconic look and feel of previous Surface Pros, but has been completely redesigned from the inside out.

The WannaCry cyber-attack has been in the forefront of the news headlines worldwide. WannaCry has infected over 200,000 machines to date. Over 150 Countries and organizations such as FedEX, Nissan and Renault were infected.

At this point, everyone has probably heard the term “zero-day” exploit or virus. But what does it actually mean? A zero-day exploit is a flaw in an operating system or software that no one has discovered yet. This means that there aren’t patches or ways to stop the virus once it has been released. Most brand-new ransomware, viruses or malware fall under this category.

In this latest version, we’ve tested & certified that CRM for Distribution is ready for the latest release of Microsoft Dynamics 365. We’ve also added many enhancements as well as implemented some fixes to ensure CRM for Distribution is running optimally. Please reach out to discuss scheduling your upgrade.

CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Beringer Technology Group to its 2017 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This annual list recognizes North American solution providers with cutting-edge approaches to delivering managed services. Their offerings help companies navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of IT, improve operational efficiencies, and maximize their return on IT investments.

Cyber security is critical for keeping your business safe. Most Small businesses believe that they are not a target and sometimes prioritize other IT projects over security, but a majority of small businesses are likely to be less secure and more vulnerable for cyber attacks. Last year 43% of cyber-attacks worldwide were against Small businesses.

Businesses have significant reasons to move forward with technology purchases before the end of 2016. Because of the value of accelerated deductions vs. recovery over time, you may find it valuable to better understand these tax provisions and determine if they can work to your advantage.