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Server 2003 End of Service is in 1 Month!

All software has an intended life cycle, but the end of a life cycle does not necessarily mean that the software ceases to function. It usually means that the software will stop receiving updates and fixes, and users will no longer receive any form of technical assistance. And so, starting on July 14, 2015 —mere […]

Windows 10 Sneak Peek

Windows 10 is coming! On July 29, 2015, Microsoft’s newest operating system will be available for download in 190 countries and in 111 languages. Early previews reveal some exciting features. It looks to be an OS that will combine the strengths of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, and will also add in some intuitive and helpful features […]

The Challenges and Opportunities for HR Departments in the Digital Transformation

A recent study by Deloitte found that most HR departments are significantly behind the curve in adopting and adapting to new technology, but these challenges present opportunities for HR departments to improve their effectiveness in the digital age.   As companies of all types and sizes continue on the path of their digital transformation journey, many […]

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) has made it possible to expand a business in a short time with minimal costs. BPO involves delegating a particular process of your organization to a service provider that is usually located offshore. By leveraging the enormous capabilities of BPO, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are able to compete head-on with […]

GeekSpeak: What are Switches?

Switches are key components to a well-functioning business network. They connect your computers, servers, printers and other hardware, and control how information is sent and resources are allocated. Switches are like the traffic cops of your network, keeping your business processes running smoothly and making sure there are no hiccups in data flow. To determine the […]

You’ve had a data breach. Now what?

You’ve worried about it for a long time, and now it’s happened: your data (e.g. client contact info, credit card numbers, employee social security numbers) has somehow jumped the firewall. Your first instinct is to panic, but then you remember that you’ve got a plan in place to deal with this. (You do have a […]

Business Continuity Planning — It’s the Law!

Many businesses are required by law to have Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans. Is yours one of them? For some businesses, disaster planning is low on their list of priorities. But for many others, establishing a contingency plan is anything but optional. Critical organizations (especially those in health care, financial, and government sectors) are often required by law to […]

GeekSpeak: Servers

If you think you need a new server, you’re probably right. The main symptom of a declining server is a drop in speed. Files are slow to save and slow to load. This can be marked by your employees’ lamenting cries of, “LAG!” echoing through your office like a curse. It can also be marked by the […]

[Dell Webinar] What Works (And What Doesn’t) When It Comes To Data Protection?

Learn how to proactively protect your data and hear real-world success stories from the IT pros who lived through them. Webinar: End The Data Protection Firefighting: An IT Panel Discusses Proactive Strategies Date: Thursday, May 14, 2015 Time: 1 p.m. Eastern Time Register Now! Data security is one of the biggest topics in business IT today. […]

See you at the NCLGISA Spring Symposium!

We’d never pass up an opportunity to talk about what makes up great IT strategy. So get ready: Dynamic Quest will be at the NC Local Government Information Systems Association (NCLGISA) Symposium! Cool! What is the NCLGISA Symposium? Only the coolest biannual government symposium in North Carolina. Here, IT professionals will meet, speak, and share […]