What is managed IT?
We talk a lot about “managed IT,” but most people don’t really know what that is and it all it entails. Let’s break it down.
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We talk a lot about “managed IT,” but most people don’t really know what that is and it all it entails. Let’s break it down.
What is managed IT? Read More »
Phishing scams: 10 things to watch for Phishing scams run rampant in today’s landscape. Keeping your computer up to date and patched helps in reducing an organization’s overall risk of infection, but being vigilant, prepared, and knowledgeable on how to detect and handle phishing emails (and educating the entire organization to do the same) is
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This Cyber Security Awareness Month, let’s talk about identity protection. I highly recommend looking into an identity protection service—not just for yourself but for your family. The repercussion of a stolen identity can be tough to recover from, and with today’s landscape, it’s such a small price to pay for some extra security. One of
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Creating a password? Here’s how to do it like a pro. First, I highly encourage using a password manager like LastPass. Not only will this generate strong, secure, unique passwords for each account with the push of a button, but it’ll store them all for you and enable you to quickly log into your accounts
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Konnor Gibson, IT Systems Specialist, says: Being up to date on your devices is extremely important! There are security vulnerabilities that are patched constantly, so it’s a good idea to make plans to check for updates and restart your devices occasionally to ensure that any patches are applied. Personally, I like to check for updates
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By now, you already know we highly encourage enabling MFA whenever possible. Well, one other quick tip I like to give for simple, seamless but secure log-ins is to get yourself a password manager! A good password manager can generate secure passwords unique to each account, store them for you, and allow you to enter them
What do we mean by “unified communications”? This term refers both to “unifying your organization through a singular communication platform” as well as “consolidating technologies into a singular communication platform.” You can likely already infer the myriad benefits from those definitions, but to elaborate a little further, here are the five key benefits of unified communications.
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Here’s another term you’ve probably heard but may not be sure what it really means: incognito mode. Today, one of our brilliant IT support specialists, Brandi Feldmann, is breaking it down. Take it away, Brandi! Ever suddenly see an ad for something you recently looked at? Maybe you searched for jewelry, toys, etc. Or maybe
Getting more spam calls than ever these days? You’re not alone. Fortune estimated that Americans would receive a total of 51 billion robocalls by the end of 2021. And many of these calls were spoofs and scams. Our voice manager, Will Zoucha, has a very particular set of skills—skills that make him a nightmare for
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We don’t want technology to be intimidating or overwhelming, so we like to offer simple tips to help you minimize unnecessary hiccups, headaches, and security risks. Here’s Grady talking about your browser cache! Grady | IT Support Specialist When you use a browser, like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc., some website info is saved in its
I married my high school sweetheart, Eddie, and together we’re raising two wonderful sons, Cullen and Noah. Our family also includes Zoey, our curious cat, and Mario, our sweet basset hound. We recently moved into our dream home in Albion — a place I’ve loved since I was a little girl. I love baking and sharing homemade treats with family and friends. We’re also big St. Louis Cardinals fans and have made special memories at Busch Stadium cheering them on. Whether it’s family time at home, adventures with our pets, or celebrating our love for baseball, I’m grateful for the life we’re building here.
“Lakeview Community Schools has enjoyed our partnership with Applied Connective. They have been incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and cooperative as we have worked together. Applied Connective has provided a team-like atmosphere in their service!”
“We have been very pleased with their communication, efficiency, and customer service over the course of the last few years. We would highly recommend ACT to any other schools out there looking for a reliable partner for your technology needs.”
“Their service is always reliable and timely, and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. Our needs are their #1 priority! Boone Central is beyond grateful to have top-of-the line technology services and customer support.”
“They’ve been with us every step of the way as we implemented phone systems, security cameras, and keypad doors. Their customer service is second to none, and their business knowledge is outstanding.”
“Applied Connective did an amazing job with our school security cameras. They were very professional and easy to work with. [They’re] patient with our questions and quickly respond when we need some direction. The cameras work great and are very easy to access. Thank you for a job well done!”
Relationship Manager/IT Engineer – I work side by side with our clients to ensure they are receiving the best value from our products and services, offer insights to improve their workflows, and resolve any issues that may arise as fast as possible.
As a level 1 IT Technician, I assist customers in their daily IT needs, and respond to any issues that may arise.
As a Level 1 IT Technician, I provide general help desk support for clients.
My role as a general technician at Applied Connective is primarily to work with the AVS crew to install and configure surveillance, internet, security, and voice technologies.
My role as General Technician includes installation and troubleshooting of door access and camera security systems.
Some of my duties as General Accountant include payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliation. I am happy that I am part of the Applied Connective Team.
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My role as a general technician at Applied Connective is primarily to work with the AVS crew to install and configure surveillance, security, Internet, and voice technologies.
My role as an AVS technician at Applied Connective is to work with the AVS team to install and configure surveillance, security, internet, and voice technologies.
My job is to do whatever Ed tells me to. Just kidding…sort of. I am part of the voice group.
As a Telecom/IT Technician, I work with traditional and hosted phone systems.
I’m part of the IT team at Applied Connective, so my days are spent setting up new PCs for customers; troubleshooting broken PCs, printers, etc., and installing new hardware.
I’m in charge of creative content development and marketing—advertising, design, copywriting, PR, and social media as well as coordinating our philanthropy efforts—a wide variety, and I love it.
I fit customers with the right surveillance, security, internet, phone, and audio-visual systems for their specific needs.
I provide and coordinate technical services and support for infrastructure, access control, surveillance, and audio/video solutions.
My role here at Applied Connective centers on business development, so that involves assisting our team in focusing on value-added processes as well as leveraging technology to provide solutions for our business partners that support them in continued success and growth.
As President at Applied Connective, I am responsible for organizational direction and general oversight of all product/service areas.









