May 2026 · Cybersecurity
Ransomware keeps targeting small businesses in the Upstate
Small and mid-sized businesses in the Greenville-Spartanburg region are seeing a steady stream of ransomware attempts. The common entry points are phishing emails that copy the Microsoft 365 login page, Remote Desktop left open to the internet, and fake invoices sent to accounting staff.
Three steps cut the risk the most: turn on multi-factor authentication for every account, keep backups that are offline or air-gapped so ransomware can’t reach them, and train staff to spot a phishing email before they click.
May 2026 · Microsoft 365
5 Microsoft 365 features your business is probably not using
Many businesses pay for Microsoft 365 features they never turn on. Five worth a look: Teams Phone, SharePoint document management, Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Defender for Business, and Autopilot device enrollment.
VET1 can review your licenses and show you which of these you already own.
April 2026 · HCL Domino · Legacy systems
Still running HCL Domino or Lotus Notes?
Organizations still on Domino face rising licensing costs, fewer people who know the platform, and more trouble connecting it to newer tools.
There are three realistic paths: a full migration to Microsoft 365, extracting the data into formats you can use, or a hybrid setup that keeps Domino for what still works. VET1 handles Domino data extraction for organizations anywhere in the US.
March 2026 · IT strategy
How to choose the right MSP for your Upstate SC business
When you compare managed service providers, look at how fast they respond, who will actually work on your systems, how well they know the software you run, how they handle a security incident, and whether their pricing is clear up front.
A local provider you can reach directly has real advantages when something breaks, because the person answering already knows your network.
