Serpent Networks

Serpent Networks Empowering and Securing Your Business with Managed IT Services based in Minneapolis

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—บโ€™๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธโ€”๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚? ๐ŸงฑFrom design software to cybersecurity, every l...
05/14/2025

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—บโ€™๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ง ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธโ€”๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚? ๐Ÿงฑ

From design software to cybersecurity, every layer matters. But without reliable IT support, the whole stack can crumble.

At Serpent Networks, we help architecture and engineering firms build a smarter, more resilient foundationโ€”so your team stays focused on the work that matters.

๐Ÿ”ง Ready to strengthen your stack? Letโ€™s talk. serpentnetworks.com/contact/

๐—–๐˜†๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐—œ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ.You might have the right tools in placeโ€”firewall, antivirus, MFAโ€”and still...
05/07/2025

๐—–๐˜†๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ปโ€™๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜. ๐—œ๐˜โ€™๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ.

You might have the right tools in placeโ€”firewall, antivirus, MFAโ€”and still be wide open to attack.
Thatโ€™s because real security isnโ€™t just software. Itโ€™s how your people respond in the moment.

We recently helped a company recover from a phishing scam that slipped past every system they had.
The culprit? A fake invoice email that looked just real enoughโ€”and a team that hadnโ€™t been trained to spot it.

At Serpent Networks, we focus on prevention, not just protection:
โœ… Simulated phishing tests
โœ… Clear, no-jargon training
โœ… 24/7 threat monitoring
โœ… Proactive support that never leaves you guessing

Good tools are important. But a well-trained team? Thatโ€™s what keeps your business safe.

Not sure if your team could spot a threat?
Letโ€™s talk. No pitch, just practical advice. serpentnetworks.com/contact/

๐Ÿงฐ Architectsโ€”what should you really expect from your IT partner?Your firm runs on precision, creativity, and tight timel...
04/30/2025

๐Ÿงฐ Architectsโ€”what should you really expect from your IT partner?

Your firm runs on precision, creativity, and tight timelinesโ€”your IT support should reflect that.

From design software to secure remote access, thereโ€™s a lot riding on your tech setup. Thatโ€™s why itโ€™s important to work with an MSP who understands how your industry worksโ€”and how to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

We put together a quick checklist of what architecture firms should expect from their Managed Services Provider. โœ…

Swipe through to see what great IT support looks likeโ€”and where it can take your firm next.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full guide: Choosing the Right MSP โ€“ A Guide for Architects
serpentnetworks.com/choosing-the-right-managed-services-provider-a-guide-for-architects/

Hey architectsโ€”ever feel like your IT setup wasnโ€™t designed with your firm in mind?Between massive design files, tight d...
04/23/2025

Hey architectsโ€”ever feel like your IT setup wasnโ€™t designed with your firm in mind?

Between massive design files, tight deadlines, and a team thatโ€™s often split between the office and the field, you need tech that keeps upโ€”not slows you down.

Thatโ€™s where the right Managed Services Provider (MSP) makes all the difference. The kind that understands tools like Revit and AutoCAD. The kind that keeps your data safe, supports remote collaboration, and grows with your firm.

We put together a quick guide to help you figure out what to look for when choosing an MSP for your architecture firm. If youโ€™re looking to work smarterโ€”not harderโ€”this oneโ€™s for you.

๐Ÿ‘‰ serpentnetworks.com/choosing-the-right-managed-services-provider-a-guide-for-architects/ โ€“ Choosing the Right MSP: A Guide for Architects

Letโ€™s build a better foundation for your firmโ€™s technology.

A lot of business owners think weโ€™re just here to โ€˜fix computersโ€™ or โ€˜reset passwords.โ€™Hereโ€™s what most people donโ€™t rea...
04/16/2025

A lot of business owners think weโ€™re just here to โ€˜fix computersโ€™ or โ€˜reset passwords.โ€™
Hereโ€™s what most people donโ€™t realize:
Weโ€™re not just fixing problems; weโ€™re preventing them before they even happen.

๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒโ€™๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€:
๐Ÿ”’ Prevent disasters youโ€™ll never know about
(Like stopping 300+ phishing attempts last month, keeping your inbox safe.)
โณ Save you 20+ hours a month
(So you can stop scrambling when AutoCAD freezes or the server acts up.)
๐Ÿš€ Turn your tech into a growth powerhouse
(Think cloud migrations, top-tier security, and uptime that keeps everything running smoothly.)

Why are we telling you all this?
Because โ€˜managed ITโ€™ isnโ€™t about selling you toolsโ€”itโ€™s about giving you more time, better security, and the freedom to focus on what matters: growing your business.

Contact us today for a free consultation and see how we can help streamline your tech and boost your business. serpentnetworks.com/contact/

Architects knowโ€”every structure needs a strong foundation. But whenโ€™s the last time you inspected your IT infrastructure...
04/09/2025

Architects knowโ€”every structure needs a strong foundation. But whenโ€™s the last time you inspected your IT infrastructure?

๐Ÿงฑ Outdated software = code violations
๐Ÿ”Œ Unreliable Wi-Fi = bad wiring
๐Ÿ”’ No backups = no fire exits

If your firmโ€™s tech wouldnโ€™t pass inspection, itโ€™s time to bring in a professional crew.

Ready for an IT inspection? Letโ€™s talk! serpentnetworks.com/contact/

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€Slow rendering times. Software crashes. Clunky workflows. If your ...
03/26/2025

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐˜€

Slow rendering times. Software crashes. Clunky workflows. If your team is dealing with these IT frustrations daily, youโ€™re losing more than just timeโ€”youโ€™re losing engagement, creativity, and productivity.

๐Ÿ’ก ๐——๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿด% ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿณ% ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜. Thatโ€™s a costly problem most MSPs ignore.

Most MSPs just "keep the lights on." At ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€, we use ๐——๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜†๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐˜€ to:

โœ… Pinpoint workflow bottlenecks
โœ… Optimize tools your team actually uses
โœ… Boost focus + morale with data-driven fixes

๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฐ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ธ๐˜† ๐—œ๐—ง. Read the full blog to see how we solve what traditional MSPs miss: https://serpentnetworks.com/the-true-cost-of-employee-disengagement-how-your-msp-could-be-ignoring-productivity-pitfalls/

In the fast-paced world of architecture, every project relies on precision, creativity, and seamless collaboration. Yet, amidst complex designs and tight deadlines, one critical factor often goes unnoticedโ€”employee engagement. It's easy to assume that a team engrossed in stunning blueprints and de...

๐Ÿšจ Production Line Status: ๐—›๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—˜๐——. ๐ŸšจYour team is ready, materials are in place, and the machines are runningโ€”until ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜...
02/28/2025

๐Ÿšจ Production Line Status: ๐—›๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—˜๐——. ๐Ÿšจ
Your team is ready, materials are in place, and the machines are runningโ€”until ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ. Again.

At best, itโ€™s an annoying restart. At worst? ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ, lost revenue, and a frustrated workforce.

Old IT systems donโ€™t just slow down office workโ€”they ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฎ ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฝ. If your software is outdated, your ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ธ.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Hereโ€™s the fix:
โœ… Regular system updates
โœ… Preventative IT maintenance
โœ… Upgrading legacy software before it breaks

Donโ€™t wait for another shutdown. ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ-๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ง ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†. serpentnetworks.com/contact/

๐Ÿšจ Is your manufacturing IT holding you back? Swipe through to see the warning signs and learn how upgrading your IT can ...
02/26/2025

๐Ÿšจ Is your manufacturing IT holding you back? Swipe through to see the warning signs and learn how upgrading your IT can drive efficiency and profitability.
Let's talk about how we can help you future-proof your business. Contact us today! serpentnetworks.com/contact/

Weโ€™ve all been there: the overheating servers, the endless beeping, and the IT team sweating through their shirts like t...
02/21/2025

Weโ€™ve all been there: the overheating servers, the endless beeping, and the IT team sweating through their shirts like theyโ€™re in a hot yoga class. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ

Our cooling solutions are so good, your server room will feel like a winter wonderland (minus the snowballs). Say goodbye to sweaty shirts and hello to smooth operations.

๐Ÿ’ป Need a cooler solution? Letโ€™s chat. serpentnetworks.com/contact/

At Serpent Networks, we donโ€™t just fix problemsโ€”we build relationships. For us, being your Managed Service Provider (MSP...
02/19/2025

At Serpent Networks, we donโ€™t just fix problemsโ€”we build relationships.

For us, being your Managed Service Provider (MSP) means more than just delivering IT solutions. It means:
โœ… Understanding your unique challenges and goals.
โœ… Collaborating with you every step of the way, from strategy to implementation and beyond.
โœ… Being a trusted partner whoโ€™s invested in your long-term success.

Because when you succeed, we succeed. ๐Ÿš€

Ready to partner with an MSP thatโ€™s as invested in your success as you are? Letโ€™s talk. DM us or visit serpentnetworks.com/contact/ to schedule a consultation.

Manufacturing leaders, are you looking for a way to strengthen your IT operations without losing control? ๐Ÿค”Co-managed IT...
02/14/2025

Manufacturing leaders, are you looking for a way to strengthen your IT operations without losing control? ๐Ÿค”

Co-managed IT might be the solution youโ€™ve been searching for. Itโ€™s a collaborative approach that combines your in-house teamโ€™s knowledge with the expertise of an MSP like Serpent Networks. Hereโ€™s why itโ€™s a game-changer for manufacturers:

โœ… Enhanced Expertise: Access to specialized skills and advanced technology.
โœ… Cost Efficiency: Reduce the need for expensive in-house hires.
โœ… 24/7 Support: Proactive monitoring and support to minimize downtime.
โœ… Scalability: Easily adapt to growth or seasonal demands.
โœ… Focus on Core Business: Let us handle IT so you can focus on production.

At Serpent Networks, we partner with manufacturing firms to create tailored co-managed IT solutions that drive efficiency, security, and growth. ๐Ÿš€

What questions do you have about co-managed IT? Letโ€™s start the conversation ๐Ÿ‘‰ serpentnetworks.com/contact/

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