If you are running a small business, or in the early stages of opening one, you will be contemplating how to handle your IT department. Even hiring one or two full-time IT individuals can cost a lot of money – not to mention the expenses of having physical servers on the premises. That is why many businesses turn to the…
Small businesses face a tough decision when it comes to storing digital data. There is always the option of setting up in-house servers to store online files, but those can be very expensive to setup and maintain. In addition, physical servers take up a lot of space. For these reasons, small businesses are turning their attention to the cloud. With…
If you talk with a business owner about the location of their office, they will probably say everywhere. That is the nature of the modern economy. Individuals work from home, hotel rooms and other locations, while many companies partner with freelancers around the world to ensure projects can get done efficiently and affordably. Companies ensure these employees and freelancers can…
In the early days of the internet, hackers would get into networks and websites to show off their hacking skills. Now there is real money involved in these hacks. Whether the hackers are getting into networks to steal funds, or information they can sell, they can do some very real damage if they do get in. The data that your…
Businesses are often cautious to make changes, especially when it comes to their IT infrastructure. The caution is understandable. Change costs money, takes time, and it can disrupt processes that are working just fine. However, businesses must also adapt and evolve. The IT systems that were in place five or six years ago are not good enough to keep up…
If your business is in the process of redesigning or implementing a wireless network, you may be wondering how to keep things secure and running efficiently. It is an important question, because you do not want to have someone breaking into your company’s network using the WiFi. Not only could they get into the network, but they may gain access…
Whenever something valuable is being protected, it is common to see two or three layers of security around it. For instance, if you go into a shop that is selling valuable items, the locks on the counters are not the only thing stopping people from stealing those items. They will have alarm systems, cameras and other security measures in place….
Many businesses incorrectly assume that a computer environment must be fully Mac or PC if it is to functional harmoniously. It is possible to run Macs in a PC environment, and it is already being done at many businesses around the world. Macs are often seen as better for video editing and other functions, while PCs are more affordable and…
Data security is a massive issue for companies in the modern economy. So much of the work and customer interactions done by companies is occurring online. Not to mention the secret work of employees and researchers. Protecting intellectual property is vital, with corporate espionage a bigger issue than ever. Data leaks can have a disastrous impact on a company. Not…
By giving IT staff more time to focus on innovation and reducing unexpected costs, managed services provide businesses the support and room they need to thrive. Organisations across every industry are discovering how today’s technologies help them achieve their objectives. For example, retailers use beacons to personalise marketing messages to individual customers based on where they are inside a store. Hospitals…
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