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5 Things to Look for When Hiring a Company for IT Services in Dallas

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For businesses of any size, trying to handle your IT in-house is a challenge. From managing hardware and software to IT security and data backup, there’s a lot to be aware of. IT services in Dallas can take all of that off your plate so you can focus on things requiring attention within your business.  […]

How Managed IT Companies Can Provide Needed Assistance to Real Estate Agencies

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As the home-buying industry becomes more and more complex, the need for real estate technology solutions that can help manage and monitor this activity becomes increasingly important. The market is extremely competitive and if you want to run a successful business, you can’t be caught waiting for the phone to ring.  The truth is that […]

6 Ways Manufacturing IT Services Can Decrease Downtime and Increase Profits

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In today’s business world, manufacturing companies are under constant pressure to reduce downtime and increase profits. Fortunately, manufacturing IT services can help you do just that. By integrating your applications, scaling your infrastructure, and upgrading your networks, you can streamline your communications and improve your overall productivity. Not only that, but managed IT can also […]

The Impact of Women in Technology

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For years, women have made significant contributions to the field of technology. Though they may not always receive the recognition they deserve, their impact is undeniable. In this blog post, we will take a look at the history of women in technology and explore how their innovations and contributions continue to shape the technological landscape.  […]

The 2022 Cybersecurity Checklist To Secure Your Business From Hackers

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2021 was a record-breaking year for data breaches. A recent study by the ITRC shared that the total number of public-reported data breaches through Q3 in 2021 had already exceeded the total number of occurrences for the entire year in 2020 by 17%.  Some of the top industries affected were the manufacturing and utilities industry […]

Female Co-Founder Takes the Helm of Fast-growing Dallas-Fort Worth IT Company

(RICHARDSON, TX – March 18, 2021) – All over the world, women are leading the way. That theme carries over into Texas, too, where Dr. Alicia Makaye, Ph.D., has assumed the role of President and CEO of GXA, an IT company she co-founded with her business partner and spouse, George Makaye. George Makaye has stepped […]

GXA Reflects on 2020

GXA moved into their new office space in October 2019 and celebrated with an Open House last December. Over 100 friends and community members attended to celebrate this momentous occasion. GXA only got to enjoy the new office for a few months before the pandemic occurred which resulted in their employees working from home. As […]

Benefits of Microsoft 365 for Entrepreneurs

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What Are the Benefits of Microsoft Office 365 For Entrepreneurs? A cloud-based platform like Office 365 gives you access to documents and data on the go and has made Working from Home during COVID19 easier and George Makaye, President, of GXA, has some shared tips. Benefits of Microsoft Office 365 For Entrepreneurs Have you upgraded […]