Centre Technologies
As a trusted IT partner for well over a decade, Centre is recognized for its local experience and enterprise-grade cloud and cybersecurity solutions.
Centre is committed to helping organizations harness the power of technology to maximize their operational efficiency and exceed their business goals.
- Tailored IT Blueprint™ (business technology ecosystem)
- 24x7 Secure Managed Services
- 24x7 Managed Threat Containment (SOCaaS)
- Secure by Default Microsoft 365
- Business Continuity solutions
- Cloud Readiness Assessments
- Cloud Migrations
- Microsoft Azure (IaaS)
- Secure Private Cloud Hosting
- Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS)
- Cloud Security (CDR)
- Network Security (NDR)
- End-Point Device Security (EDR)
- Employee Security Awareness Training
- Continuous Security Assessments
- Managed Backups
- Backup-as-a-Service (BaaS)
PROVEN EXPERTISE:
- SOC 2 Type II
- DellEMC Platinum Partner
- Gold Microsoft Partner
- Cisco Partner Select Certified
- Citrix Premier Service Provider
- RingCentral Certified Communications Professional
- Microsoft Partner Gold Datacenter
- Microsoft Partner Gold Cloud Platform
- Microsoft Partner Gold Cloud Productivity
- Microsoft Partner Silver Messaging
- Microsoft Partner Gold Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions
- Microsoft Partner Gold Enterprise Mobility Management
RECOGNITIONS:
- Inc. 5000
- MSPmentor® 501
- FastTech 50
- CRN Next-Gen 250
- CRN Fast Growth 150
- CRN Solution Provider 5000
- HBJ List of "Largest Houston-Area Cyber Security Companies"
- Dallas/Fort Worth's Best and Brightest® Companies to Work For
- Houston's Best and Brightest Companies® to Work For
- Houston Chronicle Top Work Places
- HBJ Fast 100
Difference Between VPN vs. RDP: Understanding Remote Desktop Support Services
According to Verizon, 31 % of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities, beating stolen passwords as the top way attackers get in. Companies now need to take safety measures to protect their systems from these potential attacks. The purpose of remote desktop support services is pretty straightforward: to support your remote workforce by providing secure access to corporate data, systems, and applications. There are two main ways to enable this access. One requires a virtual private network (VPN), while the other uses a process known as remote desktop protocol (RDP). However, when it get
According to Verizon, 31 % of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities, beating stolen passwords as the top way attackers get in. Companies now need to take safety measures to protect their systems from these potential attacks. The purpose of remote desktop support services is pretty straightforward: to support your remote workforce by providing secure access to corporate data, systems, and applications. There are two main ways to enable this access. One requires a virtual private network (VPN), while the other uses a process known as remote desktop protocol (RDP). However, when it gets down to the nitty gritty, does your business actually know the difference between these two major remote solutions? The short answer is that a VPN gives remote workers secure access to your company’s network, while RDP lets them fully control a specific computer from anywhere.
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How Healthcare IT Solutions are Revolutionizing Healthcare
Healthcare IT solutions are transforming the industry by improving patient care, streamlining operations, and enabling real-time data access across connected systems. From smart medical devices and cloud-based platforms to integrated apps and analytics tools, modern technology allows providers to deliver faster diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and better coordination between care teams. These advancements are reshaping how healthcare organizations manage information, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes in an increasingly digital and connected environment.
Healthcare IT solutions are transforming the industry by improving patient care, streamlining operations, and enabling real-time data access across connected systems. From smart medical devices and cloud-based platforms to integrated apps and analytics tools, modern technology allows providers to deliver faster diagnoses, more personalized treatments, and better coordination between care teams. These advancements are reshaping how healthcare organizations manage information, reduce costs, and enhance outcomes in an increasingly digital and connected environment.
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What is a Data Breach?
In recent security news, the talk of data breaches is causing nervous jitters among IT professionals. With loads of data being generated and shared through every aspect of business operations, it’s important to defend company infrastructure from all angles against global threats and, even more so, from the hard-hitting costs that data breaches can cause.
In recent security news, the talk of data breaches is causing nervous jitters among IT professionals. With loads of data being generated and shared through every aspect of business operations, it’s important to defend company infrastructure from all angles against global threats and, even more so, from the hard-hitting costs that data breaches can cause.
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Traditional Infrastructure vs. Cloud Services
Between traditional "on-premise" (onsite) infrastructure and cloud, there's a lot to consider when deciding on the best IT model for a business. Every company is different and therefore requires different things to make sure operational efficiency isn't affected. Still, regardless of who you are, every company needs to ensure scalability, cost-consciousness, reliability, and security for their business. While there has been a major pivot over recent years from traditional IT infrastructure to the cloud, many forget that not all solutions work for everyone. Let's walk through the pros and cons
Between traditional "on-premise" (onsite) infrastructure and cloud, there's a lot to consider when deciding on the best IT model for a business. Every company is different and therefore requires different things to make sure operational efficiency isn't affected. Still, regardless of who you are, every company needs to ensure scalability, cost-consciousness, reliability, and security for their business. While there has been a major pivot over recent years from traditional IT infrastructure to the cloud, many forget that not all solutions work for everyone. Let's walk through the pros and cons (and our recommendations at the end!).
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Why Security Awareness Training Matters for Your Employees and Your Business
The majority of security breaches are due to human error. In order to minimize this risk, your business needs to address potential cybersecurity mistakes through an awareness training program. This program will identify areas of weakness and how to respond to them, as well as policies and legal requirements. Employee security awareness training is the protector of both your brand and the Personal Identifiable Information (PII) of your customers. Your IT services in Austin will perform significantly better if your team is on the same page about how to handle sensitive data.
The majority of security breaches are due to human error. In order to minimize this risk, your business needs to address potential cybersecurity mistakes through an awareness training program. This program will identify areas of weakness and how to respond to them, as well as policies and legal requirements. Employee security awareness training is the protector of both your brand and the Personal Identifiable Information (PII) of your customers. Your IT services in Austin will perform significantly better if your team is on the same page about how to handle sensitive data.
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Email Spoofing Scams: How to Spot, Stop, and Protect Your Business
Cybercriminals have found a new trick and this one’s flying under the radar of even the most advanced email security systems. In recent weeks, a phishing campaign has emerged that’s abusing Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature. What makes it especially dangerous? These emails appear to come from inside your organization, even from your own address. No breach, no credential theft—just crafty exploitation of Microsoft infrastructure. And unfortunately, businesses across industries are seeing it happen in real time.
Cybercriminals have found a new trick and this one’s flying under the radar of even the most advanced email security systems. In recent weeks, a phishing campaign has emerged that’s abusing Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature. What makes it especially dangerous? These emails appear to come from inside your organization, even from your own address. No breach, no credential theft—just crafty exploitation of Microsoft infrastructure. And unfortunately, businesses across industries are seeing it happen in real time.
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Why MSPs Matter More Than Ever in an AI-Driven Business World
Technology now touches nearly every part of a business, from how teams collaborate to how data is protected and decisions are made. As systems become more complex and artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday work, many organizations are rethinking how they manage and support technology. This is where managed service providers (MSPs) play an increasingly important role—not just as technical support, but as long‑term partners in stability, security, and innovation.
Technology now touches nearly every part of a business, from how teams collaborate to how data is protected and decisions are made. As systems become more complex and artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday work, many organizations are rethinking how they manage and support technology. This is where managed service providers (MSPs) play an increasingly important role—not just as technical support, but as long‑term partners in stability, security, and innovation.
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