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
In today’s competitive business environment, the ability to adapt to evolving technology can be the difference between success and failure. That’s particularly true when it comes to leveraging cloud solutions for your IT needs.
Forward-thinking leaders recognize that cloud computing lets you address business pain points, resulting in improved productivity combined with managed costs. Your team can work faster and smarter with increased employee productivity and lower overhead costs.
A cloud managed services provider can deliver software over the internet for your business, eliminating the need for you to install and run these applications on your local devices. That has the added benefit of simplifying your maintenance and support. Read more
In today’s competitive business environment, there are numerous reasons to move operations to the cloud. Forward-thinking leaders recognize that cloud computing offers the opportunity to address business pain points, resulting in improved productivity combined with managed costs.
Simply put: your team can work faster and smarter with increased employee productivity and lower overhead costs.
But to make a major move to the cloud successful, you need to use the proper business tools to get the job done. This means following best practices to complete the migration quickly and efficiently without business disruption.
Think like a general here in terms of the three phases involved in migration implementation — plan your strategy, execute it and then assess your success. Read more
Computer analysts consider cloud computing “the most transformative technology trend of the past decade,” so it’s no wonder it’s become “a must-have business technology.”
There are numerous advantages to using a cloud service provider to design, implement and manage your technology — which allows you to concentrate on your core vision and pursue your business objectives.
Companies of all sizes, industries and locations use the cloud. It’s become critical to business success and is now a mainstream enterprise core technology, according to market research company Forrester. Read more
