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by Corey Shields

You’ve got your laptop, your coffee, and a steady Wi-Fi connection. The perfect cloud computing setup. So, why is your remote work environment so slow?

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There’s a lot that goes into running a successful business, but we can all agree that it would be impossible without communication. Being able to effectively communicate doesn’t just promote teamwork and increase productivity within a company,...

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It's a basic human instinct to focus on the present in order to make positive, lasting changes later on in life. It just makes sense - why wouldn’t we assess our current behaviors and actions to figure out how to live up to our full potential?...

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There’s a big change coming for government contractors who provide goods and services to the U.S. Department of Defense. Beginning in 2020, contractors will be required to comply with the recently announced Cybersecurity Maturity Model...

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These days, most of us are waking up to a very different workday routine. We grab our laptop, tablet, and cell phone to sit down to work in our "offices" (spare bedrooms, dining room tables) and start the day. Who owns those mobile devices - you,...

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There’s no denying that automatic updating is a handy tool, but it’s not always the way to go. In some cases, manual updating is the safer solution, and all responsible Managed IT Service Providers understand that “automatic” doesn’t always mean...

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As IT consultants based in Washington DC, we've seen a huge increase in organizations that are spending more on technologies -- from business intelligence and demand forecast to marketing, customer support, and logistics.

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For your business to survive and thrive, it’s essential to stay up-to-date on modern technology. After the recent business disruption, it's become even more important to figure out how to get back on track in the most efficient way possible - and...

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Sometimes, life throws a curveball. In this particular case, the curveball came at the last minute. Luckily, our future client turned to the best Chicago IT Service professionals, and found the value of hosted cloud computing!

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In the past, using strong passwords was enough to keep accounts secure and hackers at bay. This is no longer the case, and cyber security services require a lot more than just a solid password. Hackers are becoming more devious and highly...

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Someday, this pandemic will be over. We’ll be able to go back to our normal schedules of school drop-offs, heading to the gym, and going to the mall. But the way many people work will be changed forever.

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It feels like we’ve entered a different world over the last few weeks. Businesses are closing left and right, school years are being cut short, and we’re all just trying to get by.

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Every day thousands of businesses are moving to cloud-based phone systems. Read on to learn the differences between on-premise and cloud-based business phone systems, the benefits and drawbacks, and a comparison of top hosted voice providers.

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Remote work is no longer a thing of the future, it’s here and it’s here to stay. More companies are turning to IT consulting services for help with the transition into a telework (work from home) business model. And why wouldn’t they? Working...

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The concept of the IT help desk was born with the technology boom of the late 1980s, and since then IT services, whether in-house or through a good IT services provider, have become an integral part of our daily lives.

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Keeping a business protected from cyber attacks is one of the most pressing issues of 2020. But can you afford the level of security that you need? You might be surprised to learn that most organizations who are looking for IT support in Chicago...

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When it comes to selecting a data management tool, there's no shortage of platforms to choose from. Since the inception of the cloud in 2006, we've watched this market boom, with arguably the most popular platforms coming from Microsoft.

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Almost every business has some level of regulations to comply with. If your business depends on tech in any way - and we all do - you're probably subject to regulatory compliance issues. 

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Desktop as a Service (DaaS) has become a hot topic for businesses, especially those concerned with security, data privacy and compliance in the new remote working environment that was thrust upon us in March of this year.

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Across all industries, the regulatory landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. With the ever-expanding ways personal data is being used, following your industry’s required compliance level is more important than ever.