Tyler Easterling, Author at FTC-I

Jun

10

2022

7 cybersecurity tips for businesses with work-from-home employees

In today’s quickly evolving business world, more employees than ever before are working from home — especially in the wake of a global pandemic that accelerated an already-growing trend toward hybrid work. And unfortunately for IT professionals everywhere, the need to maintain security protocols is by no means lessened when employees work from locations outside the office’s four walls. In fact, remote work often presents even more security challenges than traditional, in-the-office work does. But by implementing sensible steps to protect themselves, businesses and their remote workers can take big strides toward thwarting cyberattacks and other unwanted intrusions into a...

Jun

10

2022

7 Sites That Can Make Kids Excited About Learning

For many 21st century parents, keeping kids’ screen time in check seems to be a never-ending challenge. But sessions spent on computers, tablets and smartphones do not always have to represent time poorly spent, even when the devices are in the hands of young children. For parents looking to limit the unproductive activities such as selfies, video games and trivial YouTube videos, a wealth of parent- and teacher-approved educational websites can also be found on the internet. Those seeking to put a positive spin on screen time can consider sending their children to these seven enriching and worthwhile websites, many...

Apr

29

2020

FTC acquires Computer Systems of Sumter to form FTC IT Solutions

FTC is excited to announce the acquisition of Computer Systems of Sumter DBA Palmetto Point of Sale and Entre’ Computer Center. The collaborative venture will be called FTC IT Solutions. FTC Chief Executive Officer Brad Erwin said the addition of Computer Systems of Sumter and its services are the perfect expansion to FTC’s product lines of Internet, Wireless, Voice, Security and Digital TV. “Information Technology and the supporting services is a growing sector,” Erwin said. “Communications is information and information is communications. We are excited to have Steve Curtis (Computer Systems of Sumter president) and his team join the FTC...