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7 Benefits of Managed IT Services
Managed IT Services For many small businesses, IT services can seem like a luxury. But there are some business sectors where skimping on IT services can be dangerous for your business. There are many benefits of managed IT services that help you avoid common...
VoIP: Limitations and Challenges
Why you must use a Managed Service Provider to implement VoIP VoIP: Limitations and Challenges We've talked in our blogs about the advantages of VoIP technology in the workplace. It is important to be aware that VoIP is not a technology that you buy out of the box. It...
What does VoIP offer your employees?
What does VoIP offer your employees? VoIP, the acronym for Voice over Internet Protocol, can offer a lot of great conveniences for your employees that make their work environment dramatically more flexible and user-friendly. VoIP offers many features that just...
What is so different about VoIP?
What is so different about VoIP? VoIP is the acronym for Voice over the Internet Protocol. You've probably heard of this technology and are aware that it represents a shift from the traditional telephony network. This technology is moving us away from the...
When Is It a Good Idea to Hire a Managed Service Provider?
If you're running a new business, you might not have put much thought into how you're managing your IT yet. Maybe you want to outsource your work to a local IT guy when there are problems, or perhaps you want to do it by yourself in-house. Are these the right choices...
Windows 10 Simplified: 5 Tips for Businesses Switching From Windows 7
Windows 10 Simplified Starting back in January 2020, Windows 7 will no longer receive security updates, software updates, or technical support. Now you're probably wondering what this means for your business and if Windows 7 is...
5 Cybersecurity Tips You Must Teach Your Employees
Today, more than 40 percent of all cyberattacks target small businesses. If you happen to run a small business, this might be cause for alarm if you aren't taking the proper precautions. One of the most important precautions to take is to set up...
Essential Small Business Management Software for 2020
Efficiency and productivity are two things that every business strives for. The more productive the workforce is, the more profitable the business is. There are a million ways to make your team more productive and efficient. Fortunately, there are software...
5 Reasons Why Employee Education is Important in Protecting Your Network
Insider-caused data breaches are happening more often and at higher costs to companies, according to the Ponemon Institute. Institute experts recommend stepping up efforts to minimize risk. One of the top steps you can take is to hire experts to train your...
What Does Windows 7 Support End of Life Mean for Your Business?
In 2019, Help Net Security found out that 43% of businesses were still running Windows 7. If your business is among them, it's high time to prepare for Windows 7 end of life. From January 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide support for this system. As...
Great Ways To Avoid Falling For Email Phishing Scams And Attacks
All it takes is a single click to put all of your business's confidential data in the wrong hands and plunge the entire company into mass chaos. Data breaches can devastate a business because of how hard it is to bounce back from them. The most popular scam that...
The Top Cyber Security Risks And How You Can Avoid Them
Did you realize over 58 percent of the cyber attacks perpetrated each year target small businesses? For most businesses, using the power of technology to stay connected with consumers and other businesses is a must. Making sure the network you have in place is secure...