Every day our team works hard to become Kansas City’s favorite MSP. As part of our core values, we strive to build ideal team players that embody the virtues of hungry, humble, and smart. While we are committed to delivering high-value solutions and services to our clients we are also committed to giving back to …
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Umbrella Managed Systems Launches Client Referral Program Umbrella asks their clients for referrals of organizations who need premium IT services. Kansas City, Missouri – Umbrella Managed Systems, Kansas City’s favorite Managed Services Provider, is excited to announce the launch of our new Client Referral Program. With this new referral program, Umbrella’s clients now have a …
Umbrella Welcomes our summer intern! Umbrella’s work to become Kansas City’s favorite MSP never stops! We are committed to providing premium IT services for our clients. Meeting these goals and delivering top-level IT services requires a team of talented individuals. For the summer of 2022, we are excited to welcome our new Sales and Marketing …
The Latest from Microsoft: Windows 11 Introduction The end of 2021 saw the release of Windows 11, Microsoft’s first full update of the operating system since Windows 10 in 2015. The six-year wait between updates was the longest in Windows history — so, was it worth it? With rollouts occurring throughout 2022, Windows 11 will …
Introduction Beginning early Thursday morning multiple news sources reported that Russia launched their invasion on Ukraine. This included shelling and rocket attacks on several of the major cities including Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. Multiple news outlets are reporting that the invasion will not only include physical attacks but also include cyber attacks on Ukraine. Organizations around …
Umbrella Managed Systems was business idea number seven for Trent and I. During college we’d walk across Brush Creek on the Plaza for a pitcher of beer at Fred P. Otts every Wednesday. For an hour we’d dream up horrible ideas for businesses we would someday start. A few years later we’d stumble across the …
The Umbrella team is joining forces with the Shadow Buddies Foundation and we’re calling all elves! The 2021 holiday season is right around the corner and Umbrella Managed Systems is humbled to officially announce we have again partnered with the Shadow Buddies Foundation for their annual Holiday Hugs Toy Drive for Kids. With the spirit …
If you manage a business you understand the impact computers play in day-to-day operations. Despite their importance, many offices don’t have comprehensive device upgrade plans in place. Upgrades and replacements can be costly, so many businesses believe it to be more cost-effective to keep their old PCs. However, those who have experienced devices breaking down …
Umbrella is back in the workplace – here’s what we’ve learned so far. Returning to the office following COVID-19 elicits mixed emotions: joy, excitement, fear, anxiety, uncertainty. After well over a year of working remotely, it’s clear the road to full-capacity office work will be long – especially since the pandemic is far from over. …
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One of the main challenges with moving to remote work is measuring the productivity of your employees. No leader wants to see their business fall behind. To effectively manage the productivity of your remote workforce, you must first understand the impediments they face. Once you know what productivity obstacles you’re up against, you can then …
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