Get the most out of Microsoft 365 with these 5 tips and tricks
With the growing adoption of hybrid and remote work arrangements, more and more small- and medium-sized businesses are embracing cloud-based services, such as Microsoft 365. As of June 2021, over 731,000 US companies are using the productivity suite. With Microsoft 365, employees are able to remotely access and work on company files from any internet-connected […]
Why accounting and financial firms need MSPs
Advancements in technology have changed the way accounting and financial firms conduct business. With the use of accounting software like Dynamics 365, for example, accountants no longer have to use paper ledgers, adding machines, and pencils. Accountants can even use mobile apps to process receipts, create expense claims, and reconcile records on the go. Thanks […]
5 Cloud computing predictions for 2022
Cloud computing has come a long way since it first emerged. It gained popularity in 1999 with the success of Salesforce, which was the first Software-as-a-Service solution. By the early 2000s, tech giants like Amazon and Google had created their own Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service offerings to support developers in building applications. Soon, more and more […]
Technology trends to watch out for in 2022
Many companies are hoping that the new year will usher in the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. But even if the crisis ends, consumer behavior and business processes will never be the same. The shared experience of remote working and increasing reliance on digital tools will lead to rapid changes in business technology. To help […]
2022 New Year’s resolutions your small business should make
At the start of every year, many people make New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives. As a business owner, you should also adopt such resolutions that will propel your company toward profitability and stability. In this blog, we have compiled four New Year’s resolutions that your small business should make to achieve success in […]
Is your VoIP system being hacked? Watch out for these signs
Over the years, more and more small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Charlotte have switched to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system. This has enabled them to cut communication expenses, leverage advanced call functionalities, and take and make calls from anywhere. Unfortunately, just like other online systems, VoIP systems can also be hacked. Once […]
Factors to consider when hiring an IT consultant
As companies become increasingly reliant on IT, they must also be more strategic with their IT decisions. This means knowing which tech issues they should resolve first and when they should invest in new IT solutions, improvements, and upgrades. However, small- and medium-sized businesses like yours may have difficulty being more strategic since they cannot […]
Data encryption and the different types of encryption algorithms
As businesses become increasingly reliant on cloud services to store data and manage their operations, more and more company data is transmitted and stored online. This is why it is important to implement several measures that help keep that data private, one of which is data encryption. What is data encryption and how does it […]
Cybersecurity questions business owners need to ask
As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, their need for effective cyber defenses grows as well. Having poor cybersecurity could result in cyberattacks and data breaches that disrupt operations, negatively impact sales, leak sensitive company and customer information, and violate their compliance obligations. Unfortunately, many business owners and managers are not formally trained in cybersecurity […]
4 Mobile security threats companies must watch out for
The spread of COVID-19 forced many employees to work remotely using their personal smartphones, laptops, and other mobile devices. Today, 60% of mobile devices routinely access corporate data, and this figure is projected to rise further as more organizations embrace hybrid or fully remote work arrangements. Consequently, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting mobile devices. In fact, […]