Let’s take a look at issues that arise that tell your business it is time to upgrade your hardware. Most small businesses have a limited budget especially for buying new hardware. Most tech experts suggest replacing your devices every 3-5 years to get optimal performance. This may seem like a short lifespan, but consider the number of generations smartphones have...
Have you noticed any shifts or changes at your office this year? Are there more people working remotely, AI being used more or, maybe, has creative office designing taken shape? We’d love to hear about the tech trends at your company. Here are some of the tech trends that we have noticed during our travels and as we meet with...
The concept of ransomware is pretty straightforward: break into someone’s vulnerable system, then lock and encrypt their files. They don’t get those files back until they pay up. This malicious form of software is growing in number and scope. According to the British Broadcasting Company, ransomware attacks are growing by about 50%. Some data shows that the number of ransomware...
Technology and business go hand-in-hand. If you’re a business owner, you can attest that more than half of your business relies on technology and automated systems in order to operate. Technology has taken a huge role in business, from managing online payments and tasking employees with work, to backing up important business information. There’s no question that in order for...
With so much technology out there, it’s difficult to know what you should consider for your small business. Certain modern technologies are easily adaptable for small business owners and can be affordable, yet pivotal for change. By looking into technology that can make business all-around easier for everyone, you can make serious strides in your business. From better communicating with...
As you’re maintaining your technology in the business, there are many things to think about. With multiple user accounts on different devices every day, you want to ensure everything is functioning properly for your team of employees. There are a few common technical issues that we see greatly affecting business, time and time again. We thought we’d write a blog...
There’s no denying that modern technology puts your business at a competitive advantage. For years now, we have seen the rise of the internet, technology, and now AI come into play for almost all businesses and services. What does this mean for business owners? This requires investing in the right business technology, learning about technology, constantly researching, and staying up...
The reputation of your business is critical to its survival. Without trust and confidence in your service(s) or product(s), clients could go elsewhere, thus damaging your bottom line. That is why it is imperative to not only build and establish your reputation, but also maintain your company’s good reputation through the use of reputation management tools. Businesses both large...
Forbes wrote a great article about how the food industry is being revolutionized with technology. Some of us wouldn’t assume the two would go hand-in-hand so well. In reality, technology has changed the way we do things in all industries, and in food especially. Let’s dive in: When it comes to food, there’s much that goes into designing technology,...
Each day, the average office worker receives 121 emails and sends out approximately 40, according to Statistics compiled by Radicati Group. If you manage to get through those emails you probably have taken a considerable chunk of time out of your work day to sort, organize, and respond to said emails. It is no wonder why so many of us...
You have probably seen the windows that pop up on your computer screen telling you it is time to update your software or that a patch is available for a certain security vulnerability. It can be very tempting to hit, “Remind me tomorrow.” Our advice – don’t do it. These updates and patches are too important to ignore or put...
Do you know what a VPN is and why you need it? As in any business field, there are acronyms and shortened names that are often thrown around. One such acronym that is critically important to the security of your computers and devices is a VPN. This stands for Virtual Private Network. What is a VPN? A virtual private network...