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10 Tactics to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture

Small businesses are now the preferred cyberattack target. Here are 10 practical tactics to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.

March 4, 2020 George Makaye
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Information Technology vs. Information Security

Information technology and information security overlap but differ sharply. Learn the key contrast between managing data and securing it.

February 6, 2020 George Makaye
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GXA Ribbon Cutting and Open House on Renner Parkway

The boxes are unpacked and our move to 269 Renner Parkway is complete. Join GXA for a ribbon cutting and open house at our new headquarters.

November 14, 2019 GXA Team
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Join GXA and Makaye InfoSec in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

We love SyFy: interstellar travel, hyperdrive, tractor beams, plasma force fields. Join GXA and Makaye InfoSec in a galaxy far, far away this December.

November 14, 2019 GXA Team
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5 Steps to Network Firewall Security

Five steps to network firewall security for small businesses, from picking the right firewall to reviewing rules and monitoring traffic. Start here.

October 24, 2019 GXA Team
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Professional Network Services Save You Time and Money

Everyone has had “that day” at the office when it seems like technology is getting in the way and nothing seems to work. You sit down at your desk with a cup...

October 10, 2019 GXA Team

4 Reasons An IT Consultant is Good for Business

Four reasons an IT consultant is good for business: better technology decisions, lower risk, controlled costs, and time back for your leadership.

September 26, 2019 GXA Team
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GXA founders share their story of humble beginnings

GXA founder co-owners George & Dr. Alicia Makaye, referred to as "Dynamic Duo", share their story of humble beginnings, coming together in marriage and...

September 24, 2019 GXA Team

The Road to Success: IT Consulting

As a key decision-maker in your business, you probably spend a lot of time-shifting gears and moving into new roles for the good of the organization. In one...

September 23, 2019 GXA Team
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GXA Network Solutions Announces Relocation and Name Change

GXA Networks Solutions announces relocation & name change to accommodate for business growth. Relocation to 269 W. Renner Pkwy, Richardson, TX 75080 is...

September 19, 2019 GXA Team

3 Must-Have Features of Managed IT Services

“In a fast-moving world underpinned by the proliferation of cloud computing, broadband and mobile technologies and the exploitation and monetization of data,...

September 12, 2019 GXA Team

5 Must-Have Qualities for IT Support

An SMB owner – we’ll call her Jill – is talking to an IT support technician. She’s dreading the question, but she knew he’d ask. “Have you rebooted your...

August 29, 2019 GXA Team

4 Things You Can Do Now to Save Money On Your IT

While we can’t speak for every single business out there, we can say this for sure: you probably want to save money. Cutting costs is one of the joys of...

August 22, 2019 GXA Team
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Top 5 Signs You Need IT Consulting

Business moves faster than most internal IT can keep pace with. See the five signs it is time to bring in IT consulting help, and what to do about each one.

July 25, 2019 GXA Team
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4 Steps to Creating an Effective IT Strategy

Your IT strategy will differ from just about every other company – it will be completely unique to you. So if you’ve ever wondered how to actually craft a...

July 11, 2019 GXA Team
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8 Critical Questions to Ask Your MSP Before Signing

As a small business owner, choosing to use a managed service provider is usually a smart decision. You don’t have the time necessary to ensure your hardware...

June 27, 2019 GXA Team

Featured Story in BBC Africa - Joy Divine

GXA is always honored to support Joy Divine and are always thrilled to see stories such as these. Michael is one of the boys that GXA proudly supports at Joy...

May 10, 2019 George Makaye

GXA Announces ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Upon completion of an extensive quality system evaluation, GXA finally achieved the ISO 9001:2015 certification on the 10th of January, 2019. This globally...

February 5, 2019 George Makaye

GXA's Alicia Makaye Named 2019 Minority Business Leader

GXA Vice President Alicia Makaye is among the 2019 Minority Business Leader Award honorees named by the Dallas Business Journal. Read the announcement.

January 14, 2019 George Makaye

IT Company Helps Local Church in Time of Crisis

Dallas-based Mega-Church recovers from data failure – and increases nationwide flock – by putting stock in critical IT strategy. Covenant Church is a...

October 8, 2018 George Makaye

How Small Businesses Protect Their Data

Backup & Disaster Recovery: Protecting Your Company's Digital Assets Organizations leverage data and record keeping at all levels of their organization....

September 4, 2018 George Makaye

Cyber Security for Dallas Businesses

Hackers do not skip small businesses. See the cybercrime myths Dallas leaders still believe, why each one is wrong, and the defenses that replace them.

August 6, 2018 George Makaye

Cloud Computing for the Modern Dallas Business

Given that cloud computing is one of the hottest terms in modern business, it is important for companies to understand what it means and the benefits it can...

July 20, 2018 George Makaye

Proactive IT Support - The True Cost of Downtime

Downtime costs far more than the fix. See how proactive IT support catches problems before users notice, and what reactive break-fix really costs.

June 8, 2018 George Makaye

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