Jonathan Claeys

Dedicated support for every Managed IT solution. Computer Solutions is a Texas-based MSP provider offering fully and co-managed IT services for: - Managed Collaboration or UCaaS - Managed Help Desk - Managed Cybersecurity - Managed Networking - Managed Cloud & Data Center Contact our team for more information on how managed IT services can integrate seamlessly into your business.

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📊 In San Antonio & Austin, more manufacturers and SMBs are discovering that BPO + flexible partnerships can be just as powerful as in-house teams. The payoff? ✅ Agility ✅ Lower overhead ✅ Faster scaling Central Texas might be showing us the future of how local businesses grow. #BPO #Manufacturing #SanAntonio #Austin #TexasBusiness #FutureOfWork #SMB #Scaling #Outsourcing #GigEconomy #ProcessImprovement #CentralTexas

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Austin businesses, search is changing fast. SGE and AI overviews are reshaping how people discover local services. Here’s how to adapt with SEO, Local SEO, AIO content, and CRO to win high-intent traffic and conversions. 📈 SGE-ready content: Build concise, expert answers, strong FAQ sections, schema, and first-party proof so your pages can be cited in AI overviews. Cluster topics and interlink to show depth and authority. 📍 Local search behavior: “near me” and city + service queries keep rising. Target phrases like “SEO agency Austin,” “SEO company Austin TX,” “local SEO services near me,” “web design Austin,” “PPC management Austin,” and “content marketing Austin.” Optimize your Google Business Profile, add services, Q&A, photos, and collect keyword-rich reviews. Create service + city pages and include Austin neighborhoods and nearby areas in copy. 🤖 AIO workflows: Use AI-assisted research with human expertise to ship content faster with accuracy, examples, and local proof. Maintain consistent on-page structure, internal links, and entity-rich language. 🧭 CRO alignment: Match pages to intent with clear headlines, trust signals, mobile speed, sticky CTAs, and simple forms. Measure scroll depth, clicks, and conversion paths to iterate quickly. 🛠️ Technical signals: Implement structured data, compress images, write descriptive alt text, publish transcripts for videos, and keep Core Web Vitals strong. Ready for a smart growth partner in Austin? DIQ SEO unifies SEO, Local SEO, SGE optimization, AIO content strategy, CRO, web design, web development, PPC, and content marketing to drive revenue. Start your project at https://diqseo.com #AustinSEO #SEOAustin #LocalSEOAustin #CRO

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💾 “I have backups!” Sure… but are they real backups? Too many businesses think a flash drive or synced folder is enough. When ransomware hits—or your office gets hit by a storm—that kind of “backup” isn’t going to save you. We just put together a guide breaking down what real business backup best practices look like, including the 3-2-1 rule, historical versioning, and how to tell if you’re truly protected. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5kTiuf6 We’re here to make sure “I have backups” actually means something. 💪

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#TechTip - Enable MFA on every important account. It’s the easiest way to keep your data safe even if a password gets compromised. #cybersecurity #consultants #HoustonTech

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One of my favorite takeaways from Landry’s talk at IndieTech was this: the age of AI won’t replace relationships—it will reward them. AI will do a lot of great things. But the people who use it well will have both the ability and the responsibility to do better things. Better conversations. Better service. Better leadership. Technology scales efficiency. People scale trust.

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Most business owners assume their IT provider “has cybersecurity covered.” That assumption is quietly hurting Texas businesses. Because IT management and cybersecurity are not the same discipline. Running IT well means: - keeping Microsoft 365 configured - administering your infrastructure - resolving support issues and tickets - maintaining uptime Cybersecurity means: - threat modeling and risk management - identity and access strategy - security architecture and controls - incident readiness and response - governance, compliance, and continuous testing One is IT operations. The other is security leadership. Here’s the problem: many providers sound confident on security because they manage the systems. But without deep security expertise behind the advice, you get recommendations that are hard to validate—and gaps you won’t see until there’s an incident, an audit, or a ransomware demand. That’s why security credentials exist. Not as a badge… but as evidence of breadth, rigor, and ongoing education. This isn’t a knock on IT providers who focus on operations. Operations matter. A lot. It’s a reminder that if the same team is serving as both your IT department and your security braintrust, you should verify what you’re actually getting. After 20+ years building cybersecurity practices for Texas businesses, this remains one of the most dangerous blind spots: Perceived security is not the same as real security. Know what your IT provider actually knows—and where you need a true security leader at the table. #TexasIT

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Your IT team shouldn’t spend more time fighting recurring issues than driving business growth. From cybersecurity risks and downtime to rising infrastructure costs, overloaded in-house IT teams can slow operations and impact productivity. That’s why more businesses in Dallas are turning to Managed IT Service Providers for scalable support, faster issue resolution, and 24/7 monitoring. In our latest blog, we break down: ✔ Signs your in-house IT team is overwhelmed ✔ Benefits of hiring a Managed IT Service Provider ✔ Cost-efficiency, scalability & security advantages ✔ Key challenges to consider before outsourcing IT If your business is looking to improve operational efficiency while reducing IT complexities, this guide can help you make the right decision. Read the full blog and discover how managed IT services can support long-term business growth. https://lnkd.in/dBEEZPWP #ManagedITServices #DallasBusiness #ITSupport #CyberSecurity #CloudServices #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation #ITInfrastructure #ManagedServices #TechSolutions #NetworkSecurity #BusinessTechnology #ITSolutions #CloudComputing #EnterpriseIT

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Growth in Dallas is moving fast. Your IT should keep up. Elevate Technology is now bringing a security-first Managed IT approach to the Dallas market—built for businesses that need reliability, compliance, and scalability without the complexity. As your Expert partner, Elevate helps you reduce risk, stay compliant, and scale with confidence. Here’s what that looks like: ✅ 24/7 proactive monitoring and support ✅ Built-in cybersecurity with real-time protection ✅ Compliance support for HIPAA, PCI, and SOC 2 ✅ Microsoft 365 and cloud optimization ✅ Strategic IT leadership with vCIO guidance This is enterprise-grade IT, tailored for growing Dallas businesses. If your technology is slowing you down, it’s time to upgrade how you operate. 📩 Book a tailored IT assessment today 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHVFNtrY #DallasBusiness #ManagedIT #Cybersecurity #CloudSolutions #BusinessGrowth #MSP #ITSupport #ElevateTechnology #DigitalTransformation #TexasBusiness

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How secure are your firm's passwords, really? We partnered with LastPass to share their team's top recommendations for DFW investment firms- covering password management, MFA, and more. https://lnkd.in/gyzznnFB

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💸 Texas SMBs are overspending on bloated tech stacks they don’t need. Don’t pay for tools that slow you down. Inline Networks helps you streamline your IT, cut costs, and boost productivity—with tech that actually fits your business. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ex3m42vH #TexasBusiness #ITSolutions #SMBSupport #InlineNetworks #TechEfficiency

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👋 Attention Tulsa Business Leaders 👋 Email is where contracts, approvals, and daily customer conversations happen. Because it’s central to operations, it deserves proactive protection — not after-the-fact cleanups. Harmony Email Security scans files and URLs before delivery across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, stopping phishing, malware, and zero-day threats from reaching your users. Protection should be seamless and dependable so your teams can keep working. What this gives you: - Pre-delivery scanning of attachments and links - Coverage for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace - Prevention of phishing, malware, and zero-day threats - Seamless protection that doesn’t disrupt workflows If email keeps your business moving, make sure it’s defended the right way. Strengthen your email strategy with Jackson Technical. #EmailSecurity #BusinessContinuity #CheckPoint https://lnkd.in/gDudk6K9

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Is your cloud environment really as secure as you think? Cloud adoption has transformed the way Texas businesses operate. But here’s the truth: what’s secure today may not be secure tomorrow. Threats evolve, compliance regulations change, and even small misconfigurations can open the door to costly breaches. That’s where a Cloud Security Audit comes in. What is it? A Cloud Security Audit is a comprehensive review of your cloud infrastructure, policies, and controls designed to: • Identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations • Ensure compliance with regulations (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.) • Strengthen defenses against cyberattacks • Optimize costs by uncovering inefficient resource use Why it matters: ✔ Enhanced security posture – stay ahead of attackers ✔ Regulatory compliance – avoid fines and penalties ✔ Customer confidence – show clients their data is protected ✔ Risk reduction – find and fix gaps before they’re exploited Cloud security isn’t a one-time project, it’s an ongoing practice. Regular audits give your stakeholders peace of mind and your business the protection it needs to keep moving forward. 🔗 Book your cloud security audit today: https://bit.ly/4mDY6Cw

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How many IT vendors is your business juggling right now? Most Texas businesses don’t think of it as “vendor sprawl” day-to-day. It just feels like normal operations: - Internet provider - Phone/VoIP - Copier/printer lease - Microsoft licensing - Security tools - Backup / DR - Hardware supplier - Cloud applications - A few “legacy” apps that nobody wants to touch Individually, each one makes sense. Collectively, it creates a hidden tax: - multiple invoices hitting AP every month - renewals scattered across the year - contracts that quietly auto-renew - “not us” moments when something breaks - time spent coordinating providers  That’s what vendor chaos looks like. Not dramatic—just constant friction. A 5-step approach our vCIO's follow to simplify vendor management includes: - Build a vendor map: who the vendor is, what they own, who internally owns the relationship, renewal date - Review renewals before they happen: 90 days out is usually enough time to renegotiate or replace - Reduce overlap: if two tools solve the same problem, pick the one you’ll actually support and standardize - Vendor qualification process: security requirements, support expectations, integration needs, total cost, and “what happens if they fail?” - Vendor procurement process: who approves, who negotiates, what must be documented, and how renewals are tracked  Whether you call it vCIO work or just good operations, the outcome is the same: fewer surprises, clearer accountability, and a stack the organization can effectively manage. #VendorManagement

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴? That’s exactly what happened to a Central Texas business last month. Their entire network was encrypted by ransomware. Customer data, payroll, financials—gone in an instant. They thought backups would save them… until they found out those were compromised too. The cost? 🚨 $100K+ in downtime 🚨 11 days of operations halted 🚨 Clients lost permanently They didn’t have a tested incident response plan. No layered security. And no IT partner is monitoring the warning signs. At CTTS, we walk our clients through breach simulations like this every quarter, so when the real thing happens, they know what to do. ✅ Ransomware detection and isolation ✅ Backup & recovery systems that actually work ✅ Email filtering and endpoint protection ✅ A tested plan for "when," not "if" You can’t wait for the worst day to prepare. Read our latest article about Ransomware here:  https://lnkd.in/gEKjCgfn 👉 Schedule a free IT Assessment with CTTS today. https://lnkd.in/gJ48-JAv #CTTSonline #AustinTX #GeorgetownTX #TempleTX #Cybersecurity #BusinessContinuity #ransomware #endpointprotection

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