No matter your industry, it’s important that you have a solid IT game plan in place for staying safe against cyber threats. When forming any plan, the very first step is to assess. IT assessments come in many forms, but in this case, we’re...
KEEP READINGThe words employee monitoring bring some negative thoughts to mind. Maybe thoughts of Big Brother immediately take over as you picture a company tiptoeing around while it spies on each employee’s every move. But this isn’t how it should be…
KEEP READINGWith any well thought out cyber security plan, the key is to be proactive. But in many cases, the normal response is to simply react to threats and attacks as they happen. Taking this approach won’t get you very far, and it’s a sure-fire way for...
KEEP READINGThere are no two ways about it: when Microsoft Excel first came out in 1985, it revolutionized the business world. Since then, businesses everywhere have been able to move away from cumbersome printed reports and do everything from quick...
KEEP READINGThe term infrastructure has been around since 1875 when the French coined it for planning their railroad system. But the concept of having a fundamental set of facilities, services, and systems in place started long before that as roads, canals,...
KEEP READINGYou’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?
KEEP READINGThere’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,...
KEEP READINGIt'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?...
KEEP READINGThese 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,...
KEEP READINGThere’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...
KEEP READINGMore companies than ever before are outsourcing part or all of their IT needs to a third party provider. The reasons are many, from budget to convenience to the ability to get access to advanced technology solutions, but the questions when...
KEEP READINGIn our role as IT consultant for a wide range of businesses , we've seen a big increase in spend on business applications -- from business intelligence and demand forecast to marketing, customer support, and logistics.
KEEP READINGFor 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...
KEEP READINGIn 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...
KEEP READINGEventually, the pandemic of 2020 - and possible 2021 - will subside. 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.
KEEP READINGIt 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.
KEEP READINGEvery 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.
KEEP READINGRemote 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...
KEEP READINGThe 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.
KEEP READINGWhen 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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