The Problem with Outdated Hardware
Technology is evolving faster than most businesses can handle. While few businesses can continuously have the latest-and-greatest advances in hardware, it is important to have machinery and devices that are not ancient. If you are clinging to old hardware because you subscribe to the philosophy “If it’s not broken, why fix it?”, then you may…
Read MoreRemote Conferencing
Communication is key to a successful business, whether it is staying in touch with clients, customers, vendors, or your employees. Our American economy is no longer just local or regional in nature, but global. That means communication many times happens remotely through video conferencing, email, web applications, or smartphone apps. Does your company have the…
Read MoreProtecting your Business
Are you doing everything you can (and should) to protect the computers, technology, and data related to your business? Do you even know what security risks exist? Here is a quick checklist of things you can do at your company to increase security. Conduct a Security Audit – If you don’t know what parts…
Read MoreUsing Technology to Get Ahead
Are you getting the most out of the technology at your business? Are the tablets, laptops, mobile devices, networks, and hardware/software helping your business enough? A recent Gartner survey found that CEOs are not utilizing breakthrough technologies ⧿ the Internet of things, 3D printing, AI automation ⧿ to improve productivity. Some are not even using…
Read MoreCreating a Teched-Out Conference Room
So your business is thriving and you need to have access to a conference room that allows you to present, teach, train, and hold professional meetings with clients, vendors, and employees. What you need is a teched-out conference room that will “wow” your clients and make your work more efficient and professional looking. But how…
Read MoreHacking Methods
Most IT Departments are well aware of hacking as a threat to a company and its precious and sensitive data. Hackers tend to target vulnerabilities such as mobile devices, weakly protected networks and, of course, the ultimate weak link in the business security world – employees who are unaware they are putting themselves at risk…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Unknown Emails
If you are like the rest of the American public, your email inbox is probably overflowing with advertisements, business data, announcements, newsletters, and of course, important work information. It is tempting to just click away and open-and-discard, but don’t do it! Between Trojans, spyware, and ransomware, your data and your operations can be severely and…
Read MoreAre You Concerned About Ransomware?
Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Are you concerned about this cyber crime occurring at your company or even for your personal accounts. According to Kaspersky Lab, the number of users affected by file encrypting ransomware rose from 131,000…
Read MoreDisaster and Data Recovery Steps
In our world of hackers, potential weather-related events, and massive computer failures, it is well within the realm of possibility that something disastrous could happen to the technology at your place of business. Having a Disaster Recovery Plan or Business Continuity Plan is paramount to keeping your company afloat no matter what the event may…
Read MoreSending your College Student off with the Right Technology
The moment has arrived when your teenager is heading off to college and you have to say goodbye. You bought all the books, dorm room necessities, and supplies. But what about the technology that your student needs to succeed in the academic aspect of the college experience? Are you confused by the multitude of options…
Read MoreDo You Have an IT Business Plan?
Most small and medium sized businesses have a business plan and follow the guidelines to keep the company on track for attaining short term and long term goals. But does your company have an IT business plan? While a business plan can help company leaders stay on track for goals, an IT plan can help…
Read MoreCyber Security for your Small Business
Small business owners have so many “hats” to wear and need to juggle so much to keep their business growing and evolving as the technology and market changes. One area that small business entrepreneurs can not ignore is cyber security. Just because a business is small and/or local does not mean it is immune from…
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