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Many businesses rely on cloud computing to support strategic innovation and cost-control requirements. But if you do, it’s essential that you find the right partner to walk you through the potential pitfalls. I realize that cloud computing is all the rage in business today, with flexibility and scalability being two of the most-touted benefits. However, […]

Why Private Infrastructure Is Better Than Multi-Tenant Whenever you want to choose an appropriate cloud infrastructure, begin by asking yourself a number of questions. One of the most obvious questions is: Which is better? Private or public cloud infrastructure? You definitely need an option that assures you of good performance, affordable costs, strong data security, […]

Most modern businesses employ a Chief Information Officer, (CIO). The person in this position is responsible for the analysis, strategic planning and management of everything that falls into the category of information technology. Sometimes, however, filling this position with someone at the executive level is unfeasible for mid-size and small businesses as they tend not […]

Computer systems have a way of breaking at the worst possible time: in the middle of your business’s rush season, right before a long weekend or when your regular IT technicians are on vacation. When this happens, many organizations call a repair service, looking for an estimate on getting back to work as quickly as […]

If you’re the owner or CEO of a small business, then you’re probably already functioning as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) as well. Most small businesses can’t justify paying for both. This means you have to take time from your priorities to manage your technology, ensure that it’s secure and decide what IT solutions to […]

Not-for-profit organizations frequently contend with the lack of time and money needed to afford large IT investments that are critical for achieving efficiency in their operations. The few organizations that somehow manage to afford these technologies constantly have to deal with scarce resources and manpower needed to manage the technology. There is another glaring problem […]

A Look Inside a Company Who Has Successfully Made the Switch If you are self-employed or run a business, you more than likely use Microsoft Office in some or most of your day-to-day operations. If you haven’t made the switch to Microsoft Office 365, you have probably considered it or given it some thought. Maybe […]

Less than a year ago, the European Union instituted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect customer rights to data privacy. The regulation created quite a stir in May 2018 when it was enacted, and has recently created even more of a stir because the first fines for non-compliance have been levied. While the EU granted […]

Congratulations…you can finally hire your own in-house IT person…but wait, are you sure you really want to do that? Hiring your own IT guy comes with a number of risks. Not only are you likely going to spend more money in the long run, but you’re also not getting the most comprehensive and reliable support […]

Imagine it’s an otherwise typical day. You wake up, head into the office, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and settle in to get some critical work done before its due. Something is different this time. Instead of your computer booting up smoothly and showing your desktop, you’re greeted with a scary-looking window featuring an […]