Information technology blog, cybersecurity blog

As the owner or IT manager at a small- to medium-sized business, you may be among the business leaders who are weighing a partnership with a managed services provider in the hopes of realizing the benefits of a full-time IT staff without the expense. 

“We rebuild lives.” That advertising slogan was on full display at the Hospital for Special Care’s (HFSC’s) Annual Meeting on Oct. 19 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT. The combined business meeting and donor appreciation event, attended by more than 150 people, celebrated the hospital’s 80 years of service. 

The Kelser Charity Challenge raised more than $42,000 — a new event record — for the Center for Cognitive Health at Hospital for Special Care. After taking our 2020 fundraiser online it was great to be back in the swing of things on Sept. 14 at Indian Hills Country Club in Newington.

Cyber threats are a persistent issue for businesses and individuals alike. At Kelser, we are always working with our clients to make their businesses more secure. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so we've asked our in-house experts for some tips and insights you can use to better secure your business and home (especially now that the two have become more closely linked for so many of us). Here some simple actions you can take to improve your cybersecurity at work and home.

You’ve likely heard the term “managed service provider” or “MSP” before. Maybe you’re currently working with an IT firm and have heard MSP floated as an alternative. Perhaps you’re searching for IT and technology support or maybe you use an MSP now but frankly have no idea exactly what they do for you. So, you’ve asked yourself, “what does a managed service provider or MSP actually do?” This is a question we get every day, from our friends, relatives, and even potential clients. Here’s the answer they usually expect – it’s complicated. Here’s the truth – it doesn’t have to be.

During an unprecedented year in which so many businesses were caught off guard and struggled to adapt, Kelser rose to the occasion with expertise and innovation. News outlets, both local and national, turned to Kelser in times of great uncertainty.

With competition and practice on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kelser Corporation and Fitbit teamed up to provide Special Olympics Glastonbury track and field athletes with fitness trackers to help maintain training.

Recently, Kelser CEO Barry Kelly gave two extremely detailed interviews, one with Authority Magazine (which will also run this year on Thrive Global) and one with CEO CFO Magazine. These interviews provide a glimpse into the roots of our company, its future, its culture, and more. Here is a selection of highlights from each interview which provide particular insights into Barry’s point of view and the character of the company he leads.