Information Management Systems

Having backups is important. Knowing you can actually recover from them is what matters.

According to the Veeam Data Trust and Resilience Report 2026, only 28% of organizations affected by ransomware fully recovered all impacted data. At the same time, 90% said they were confident they could recover from a cyber incident.

That gap is a good reminder that confidence is not the same as a successful restore.

A backup is only as good as your ability to recover it. Test your recovery plan before you need it.

🎃 Don’t let fear stop your progress.

Growth can feel a little spooky sometimes. 👻 New challenges, big decisions, and that nagging “What if?” can make staying where you are feel a whole lot easier.

But progress doesn’t require having everything figured out. Sometimes it just means taking the next step.

Leave the doubt behind. Keep moving forward. You might be surprised how bright the path ahead can be. 🧡

Progress can be scary. Do it anyway.

💻 Technology shouldn’t be a surprise expense.

That unexpected server replacement, aging computer, or technology project shouldn’t have to turn into an “Uh-oh…how much is this going to cost?” moment.

A good technology roadmap helps your business plan ahead for hardware replacements, upgrades, growth, and future projects so IT spending becomes more predictable.

At IMS, we don’t just focus on what your business needs today. We help you plan for what’s coming next.

Because “We planned for that” sounds a whole lot better than “We didn’t see that coming.” 😉

Reviews like this make our day! 🧡

Thank you, Deb, for the kind words and for trusting IMS with your technology. We believe IT support should feel helpful, patient, and easy to work with. No confusing tech talk. No making you feel rushed. Just real people who are happy to help.

Phishing is not staying in your inbox anymore.

Mobile-based phishing simulations had 40% higher median successful click rates than email-based attacks, according to the Verizon 2026 DBIR.

Fake texts, urgent account alerts, login prompts, and suspicious links can look convincing on a small screen. Before you tap, take a second to slow down, verify the message, and make sure it came from a trusted source.

Think before you tap. One click can make a big difference.

Cybersecurity is not just about protecting computers. It is about protecting your business, your reputation, your revenue, and your ability to keep operating.

A cyber incident can quickly become a leadership issue when employees cannot work, customers lose access to services, or critical information is unavailable.

In our latest blog, we break down why cybersecurity should be part of the business conversation and what Small/Medium Businesses (SMB's) in ND, SD, and MN should be thinking about before something happens.

👉 Is your business prepared to respond and recover?

🔗 Read the full article. Blog link in the comments!

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Fresh goals ✔️
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Here’s to a productive week ahead! ☕✨

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Your backup needs a backup plan. 💾✅

Having backups is great. Knowing they actually work when you need them? Even better.

A backup strategy isn’t just about saving copies of your data. It’s also about making sure those backups are completing successfully, being monitored, and most importantly, can actually be restored.

Because the worst time to discover your backup didn’t work is after you’ve already lost something important. 😬
At IMS, we believe in testing before guessing.

✅ Back up your data
✅ Monitor your backups
✅ Test your recovery
✅ Know you can restore when it matters

Tested today. Ready tomorrow.
Because your business data is too important to leave to chance.

Thank you, Tracy! 💙

We know how important it is to keep your day moving, so we’re glad our IMS team could jump in quickly and get you back up and running.

We appreciate your trust in us!⭐