Have you noticed the temperature starting to drop? Yes, fall is here and soon it will be winter, all of which means one thing: flu season. While the season is young, it’s time we start preparing ourselves for the flu virus and the infectious diseases that like to run rife during the colder months. Working in an office, flu activity...
The health-care industry remains a prime target for hacking. In the last five years, there’s been a surge of attacks in this field. Why is that, and what steps can medical and dental practices take to prevent sensitive patient data from a breach? Let’s delve a little deeper into the hacking problem facing the health-care industry. A Look at the...
Do you ever get to the end of a workday and ask yourself what you really got done? Did you actually check anything off your “To-Do” list or make any headway on that project? This is a fairly common phenomenon of feeling less than fully productive. As a tech company, we know that there are some pretty sweet gadgets and...
Disasters come in so many forms. Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, data breaches, system failures, human error, or even terrorism could cause your business to go down for a day, a week, a month or more. Is your workplace ready for such an event? Here are some common sense ways to “disaster-proof” your business. Consider these scary statistics. 75% of...
For many small or medium-sized companies, the race to stay competitive in the marketplace is “on,” no matter what field you specialize in. In order to stay current and differentiate from the crowd, businesses need to be tech-savvy and draw on the benefits of outsourcing. IT outsourcing is one area where many organizations could benefit. Outsourcing technology needs, in particular,...
When you manage a small or medium-sized business, it’s easy to let yourself believe that cybercriminals will not attack your business. You may be thinking that you’re not “big enough” or “important enough,” but the sad reality is that the U.S. Congressional Small Business Committee found that 71% of cyber-attacks happened at businesses with fewer than 100 employees. What kind...
You’ve most likely heard the terms “managed IT services” and “cloud services” thrown around, but have you ever taken the time to look into what they mean and really consider them for your business? If not, then now is the time, because they can really advance the way your company’s operating systems run. Having sufficient technical support in place ensures...
Keeping up with digital business trends will require different strategies for each industry. In your business, you can develop routines and healthy habits that keep you organized, in touch, and up to date. They way you keep up with these growing trends is everything to your business. It’s important to receive the best business updates and industry specific news for...
According to Insight, many small businesses are already taking advantage of technology, and investing in various types of technological initiatives. Insight says “among business owners surveyed, 62% said they were already using cloud-based services because they were easier to access, more secure and reliable. Additionally, 41% have plans to increase technology spending, with a specific concentration on the Internet of...
As you invest in technology for your business, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep this technology healthy, and to continue providing value for your employees for as long as possible. To extend the longevity of your technology, computers, software and hardware, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. See if you’re getting the...
If you’re a successful business, chances are you have many devices and much technology around the office that operates your business. Technology is the root of our communication and business transactions, and plays an integral role in almost all business models today. While you expect your technology to perform normally and function effectively for you, this is not always the...
As a small or medium-sized business, you are probably used to dealing with tech issues on a regular basis. Security issues, support issues, and even the mundane printer problems can tie up workflow. Unfortunately, if you are a medical or dental practice, your tech issues have a completely different set of consequences other than downtime and loss of productivity. There...