Archive for 2019
What should your company do with it’s old hardware?
It’s inevitable for any business. You will, at some point, have to dispose of obsolete electronic hardware, including computers and other devices. The problem of disposal is a big one. Many companies will either throw old hardware away or store it in a closet somewhere. There are problems with both of these approaches. First of…
Read MoreSeven Digital Disasters Every Company Should Be Ready For
In today’s digital world of modern business, digital disasters are very real disasters. Consider how terrible it would be if one day your CRM was wiped clean, if your production data was corrupted, or if a hacker stole your employee files. Even a simple power outage or internet interruption could turn your entire company on…
Read More8 Ways to Make Your Company Intranet More Useful
In theory, a company intranet is a great idea. It’s an information hub that your employees and internal stakeholders can leverage to better communication and productivity. So why do so many intranet projects fall flat? One recent survey found that only about 40% of organizations are actually happy with their intranet solution. CMS Wire lists…
Read More9 Ways to Minimize the Risk of a Data Leak
Keeping confidential data private and secure is one of the top challenges for any company. No matter how heavily connected you are to technology, chances are you rely on digital databases to store sensitive information about your employees, customers, and finances. When that information gets out, the risks to your business are significant. The average…
Read More13 Security Requirements for Telecommuting and Remote Employees
Today we are in the age of the mobile workforce. From salaried experts to freelance contractors, it is now possible for almost any kind of employee to work remotely. And if your business is configured correctly, you can offer remote work and telecommute days as a very tempting employment opportunity. Working remotely can mean not…
Read MoreThe Top 7 Security Threats Small Businesses Will Face in 2019
A new year brings new security challenges. To make things more difficult, the old challenges aren’t necessarily going away. Security risks pose potentially significant problems for small and medium businesses not prepared for them. If you fail to address them, there’s a good chance your business never recovers. Fortunately, it’s not all bad. The first…
Read MoreIntroduction to Azure Sentinel and What It Can Do for Your Business
Business networks are very complex, and so is security management on them. The number of devices is huge, even in businesses of moderate size. Each one is a potential target. The number of threats on the Internet seems overwhelming, and new ones keep appearing. Security administrators face a huge burden. Protective software is available, from…
Read MoreRobot Process Automation (RPA): What is it and what does it mean to your business?
Computers and automated systems continue to change the way we do business and what humankind is capable of. From the printing press to the assembly line to home PCs and mobile devices, technological developments which once would have been unthinkable have now become commonplace parts of the world and the workforce. RPA (Robot Process Automation)…
Read More8 Benefits of Virtual Desktop Hosting for Your Business
Are you ready to introduce virtual computing to your business? We’re not just talking about cloud backups or security measures. Increasingly organizations of all sizes are leveraging virtual desktop services to improve and streamline their operations The use of virtual desktops has exploded in recent years, and is expected to grow almost 30 percent by 2020. That’s…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about backing up Office 365
An increasing number of businesses are moving or have already moved to Office 365. Its market share among enterprises is now about 56%, far beyond second-place G Suite from Google. The cloud work solution offers many benefits that competitors simply can’t, from full remove access to collaboration and One solution you might be surprised is not…
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