When it comes to budgeting for IT, three key surveys of IT leaders predict companies will continue to increase their spending to keep their businesses running smoothly and securely, with many moving operations to the cloud. Read more
When it comes to cloud computing, there are many options that allow businesses to take advantage of the opportunity for increasing productivity while also controlling costs.
Some of the more popular options today come from Microsoft, where they offer several cloud-based services, including Azure and Office 365. While both are rooted in the cloud, each offers different services and solutions for businesses.
To understand the difference between them — how they work and what they offer —it’s helpful to understand the different types of cloud platforms. Read more
Email phishing continues to be a major problem for businesses, with both the number of attacks and their level of sophistication increasing. Read more
How many of your employees use their own devices to do their jobs? Chances are high that some — or many, or even all — use their own laptops, tablets, cell phones or even wearable tech gadgets on the job.
Which means it’s time for you to get serious about implementing a policy for handling this ever-expanding world of BYOD — Bring Your Own Device. Read more
When it comes to providing the right kind of technology support to maximize your business model, partnering with an IT managed services provider can result in a successful two-pronged strategy by reducing overhead costs and increasing employee productivity.
The key is the partnership between your company and your managed services provider, which ultimately frees your staff to remain focused on your vision — and committed to fulfilling it. Read more
As technology progresses, so do the variety of threats to your IT environment and sensitive information. Whether your organization is large or small, government or private, the threats are the same. They’re very real, and they can have very significant consequences for your bottom line. Read more
When it comes to telephone communications, the times are changing — along with the options businesses have for not only keeping up with those changes, but also using them to increase productivity and profits.
As technology advances, there are many emerging options for communicating over the internet that can improve business efficiency and cut costs. That’s where VoIP comes in. This technology lets you connect calls via the internet, offering a range of benefits for businesses and agencies that start with cost savings and employee flexibility. Read more
When it comes to business, change is inevitable. The way a company handles that change can mean the difference between success and failure.
Deciding whether or not to outsource your IT tech support is one of the biggest decisions a company will face. Making the change can improve performance measures in terms of cost, quality, service and speed. To ensure the change is made smoothly, look for a managed service provider who will work to understand your company and analyze your needs — then translate those objectives and processes into solutions that span the lifecycle of your entire IT infrastructure. Read more
So far in 2018, hackers have used malicious software programs to breach security at dozens of big name companies, impacting millions of customers of popular retailers — including stores where you may shop. Read more
Earlier this year, hackers took aim at the city of Atlanta, hobbling the city government’s vital data and computer systems. They used a pernicious form of malware — malicious software programs that can harm or disable your computer or mobile device while robbing you of time, money or your very identity.
That’s exactly what occurred in Atlanta, where Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said, “We are dealing with a hostage situation.” And recovery efforts have cost the city an estimated $2.6 million.
What happened in Atlanta, unfortunately, doesn’t stay in Atlanta. The city’s experience with digital extortion illustrates the dangers posed by hackers — and why businesses and individuals must do all they can to detect and prevent cyber attacks. Read more
