It’s no secret that the holiday season, no matter what industry or profession you are in, can be a stressful time. With so much going on both in your personal and professional life, it can be hard to make sure everything is running smoothly. As a small business owner, the list of to-dos and chores during this time is endless....
Choosing which type of software to use for your business can be a difficult task. With all the other moving parts involved in building your business, this can be the last on your mind. The easy decision was to use one server for hosting and running applications, which is time-consuming and a wasteful expense. Rather than using external devices as...
Are you on the lookout for IT support for your small business? Or, honestly, for any sized business? You have most likely encountered the term “fully managed IT support.” But, what does fully managed IT support actually mean? And, how do managed IT services benefit your company in the long run? Today, we’ll explore this offering of managed information technology...
While running a small business is hard enough, there are many unfortunate circumstances and natural disasters that can dismantle business operations. The past year and a half have proven that companies of all sizes must have a plan in place when these circumstances occur. Today, let’s explore business continuity plans, and why your company needs to have a business continuity...
It is disturbing how often data breaches seem to be happening these days. Businesses small and large are consistently targeted and victimized by cyberthreats with malicious intent. As such, businesses should use every security measure available to protect their business and prevent these threats or disaster scenarios from occurring. One of the options that should be considered is using a...
Access anytime, from anywhere in the world; this is the promise made by cloud-based platforms and services. The cloud has provided businesses large and small with the unprecedented bandwidth to work on documents, collaborate with team members, and to store vital information. However, these progressions have come with a few doubts. At first glance, the anytime-anywhere access model may have...
While the digital business landscape has undoubtedly brought about brand new innovations and opportunities for businesses worldwide, it, unfortunately, does come with its share of challenges and threats. While we have talked about various cybersecurity threats in the past, today, we’ll focus on one in particular: ransomware. The worldwide pandemic saw potentially the worst ransomware attacks that our nation (and...
While we have spoken many times about the advantages of cloud computing and moving some of your business’s data/processes into the cloud, there is another form of these digital distributions in the modern business landscape: edge computing. What Is Edge Computing? Like the cloud, edge computing allows your organization to tap into processes and data streams from decentralized data centers....
We’ve all been there (typically on Monday) trying to get our work done first thing in the morning and our computer just won’t cooperate. Sluggish or very slow computer performance seems to be the bane of office workers worldwide. And, for good reason. 1. Audit & Uninstall Unnecessary Software When was the last time you went through all of the...
Digital acceleration is happening all around us. However, with hybrid work models becoming the norm, business leaders must create ground rules to best match their organization’s digital endeavors. According to Gartner, “COVID-19 caused 7 of 10 boards of directors to accelerate digital business, but accelerating digital requires a change in work habits, and the reality is that people don’t change...
While many companies, including small to medium-sized businesses, are moving operations into the cloud, many still rely on physical data centers. And, while cloud operations and platforms are certainly forward-thinking, they still may need work alongside physical data centers for certain businesses. If your business has a physical data center, either on-site or rented via a colocation center, you and...
In today’s digital business world, we’re always on the go. Whether you’re heading off to meetings, working from home, or need to get a quick task done in the pre-or post-work hours, sometimes you need a way to perform business tasks via your mobile device. Luckily, there are many incredible mobile apps designed for just that. With smartphone capabilities growing...