--- title: BLOG | Focus Technology description: Industry news and insights on Information Technology in the Boston Cambridge area, specifically for small and medium business enterprises. Supported by Focus Technology Solutions IT Consulting Firm Boston, MA. --- ![blog-and-news-banner](https://info.focustsi.com/hubfs/blog-and-news-banner.jpg "blog-and-news-banner") ## Focus Technology ### Recent Posts ## [Cybersecurity and the Hybrid Work Model](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/cybersecurity-and-the-hybrid-work-model) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Mon, Mar 28, 2022 ![01-Cybersecurity-and-the-Hybrid-Work-Model](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-Cybersecurity-and-the-Hybrid-Work-Model.png?width=1200&name=01-Cybersecurity-and-the-Hybrid-Work-Model.png) As organizations shift the way they operate in the wake of the pandemic, a hybrid work model is on the rise. Hybrid work presents some new cybersecurity challenges to employers and employees, such as employees taking work laptops home and connecting home devices to corporate VPNs. Facing these challenges, many businesses need the tools to both support employees working remotely and maintain their cybersecurity.  [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/cybersecurity-and-the-hybrid-work-model) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/cybersecurity-and-the-hybrid-work-model#comments-listing) Topics: [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [How to Choose a Managed Service Provider](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/how-to-choose-a-managed-service-provider) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Wed, Mar 23, 2022 ![01-How-to-Choose-a-Managed-Service-Provider](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-How-to-Choose-a-Managed-Service-Provider.png?width=1200&name=01-How-to-Choose-a-Managed-Service-Provider.png) With rapidly evolving technology and IT needs, businesses may find it challenging to keep up. If you feel overwhelmed with managing your IT needs, outsourcing your IT tasks is a great way to regain the necessary focus to run your business successfully. For this to be an effective solution, you need to find a suitable managed service provider. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/how-to-choose-a-managed-service-provider) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/how-to-choose-a-managed-service-provider#comments-listing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Common IT Terms Every Business Owner Should Know](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/common-it-terms-every-business-owner-should-know) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Mon, Mar 21, 2022 ![01-Common-IT-Terms-Every-Business-Owner-Should-Know](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-Common-IT-Terms-Every-Business-Owner-Should-Know.jpg?width=1200&name=01-Common-IT-Terms-Every-Business-Owner-Should-Know.jpg)   [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/common-it-terms-every-business-owner-should-know) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/common-it-terms-every-business-owner-should-know#comments-listing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [MSP Client Onboarding Checklist](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Mon, Feb 21, 2022 # ![executive team responsible for cyber security](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/executive%20team%20responsible%20for%20cyber%20security.jpg?width=641&name=executive%20team%20responsible%20for%20cyber%20security.jpg) # MSP Client Onboarding Process  A typical managed service provider (MSP) spends an average of 40 to 80 business hours manually onboarding new clients.  [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services), [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Why Does IT Infrastructure Matter?](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/why-does-it-infrastructure-matter) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Fri, Feb 18, 2022 ![01-Why-Does-IT-Infrastructure-Matter](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-Why-Does-IT-Infrastructure-Matter.jpg?width=1281&name=01-Why-Does-IT-Infrastructure-Matter.jpg) # Why Does IT Infrastructure Matter? Your organization's IT infrastructure is the backbone of your operations. Every component matters, from your network security package to your choice of an on- or off-site data center, and this infrastructure requires a customized management approach. Discover more about the benefits of IT infrastructure and why it's critical for businesses to maintain with this article. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/why-does-it-infrastructure-matter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/why-does-it-infrastructure-matter#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services), [Converged Infrastructure](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/converged-infrastructure) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) | | | | --- | --- |