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Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager

Jada Sterling is Usherwood's Content Manager. She is responsible for developing content that furthers the mission of Usherwood Office Technology by helping clients and prospective clients better understand how technology can help grow their business.

managed IT Services

One of the most headache-inducing issues when running a business is technical difficulties. They can frustrate you, your staff, and most importantly, your customers. IT outages can lead to revenue loss, damaged client retention, disgruntled staff, and lowered productivity overall.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

With all of the devastating cyber attacks that have been in the news such as the CDK attack on auto dealerships, the MGM incident in Las Vegas, etc, it’s a scary time for cybersecurity. You may be surprised to learn, however, that not all cyber attackers are after the same thing.

Security Cameras & Access Control

Keeping up with new advancements in surveillance technology can be tough. However, a good security system is a business tool where the principle applies: "you don't need it until you need it."

Managed Communications

Communication is crucial for any business to run properly. If you're in the market for telephone systems companies that service Watertown, Potsdam or Plattsburgh businesses, you have many options.

Security Cameras & Access Control

If you’re in the market for security systems in Rhode Island, it can feel frustrating to pinpoint companies that offer the right products and quality service. It might seem like your options are limited, but there are several quality security companies in Rhode Island to choose from.

managed IT Services | Cyber Security

It may seem like a nightmare scenario, but the rise in ransomware attacks has led some business leaders to ask themselves what they’d do if faced with one. Who should you call first? Should you engage with cyber attackers? If not, who should?

Usherwood

Charles Irving Usherwood, 90, of Cicero N.Y., founder of Usherwood Office Technology, passed on June 18, 2024. A legendary business leader and family man, Charles (Charlie) Usherwood forged a legacy that all started with a small business technology shop located in Oswego, N.Y. in 1976.

Cyber Security

Following longstanding concerns over the software company’s ties to Russian intelligence, the antivirus software Kaspersky Total Security was officially banned for sale, resale, and licensing in the US.

Mailing Solutions

We Review Top IMI-Compliant Postage Meter Machines The deadline for postage meter decertification is here, and as of June 30th, 2024, all IBI postage machines are officially decertified by the USPS. This means that time is running out for businesses to find new IMI-compliant machines before December 2024, when all IBI machines will be decommissioned from use.

Could you afford a 2-7% drop in your top-line revenue? That's what experts estimate for new vehicle sales nationwide in June 2024 following a massive cyberattack against CDK Global, a dealership software company. This attack sent the automotive industry reeling as dealerships scrambled to make transactions without the provider's critical services.