Which Office 365 plan is right for your business?
One of the core benefits of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is that it allows businesses to pay a monthly fee for the things they need, instead of having to worry about the less predictable expenses of one-time purchases and upgrades. Microsoft Office 365 merges the benefits of subscription-based software and full cloud enablement with traditional desktop productivity. […]
How to avoid falling for phishing scams
Phishing is a common hacking scam that usually involves spoofing an email or a website of a trusted source such as PayPal, a large bank, your CEO, or even the FBI, CIA, or Department of Homeland Security, to name a few. The goal of phishing is to trick users into sharing confidential or personal information, […]
How to plan your disaster recovery budget
Companies underfund their disaster recovery (DR) plans, not realizing how crucial they are for the survival and protection of the business. Several hours of downtime can cost thousands, even millions of dollars. Another mistake is to mimic the DR strategies and budgets of other companies. Every DR plan’s budget should be calculated based on the […]
Cybersecurity tips for small- and medium-sized businesses
Every business that relies on technology must be prepared for all manner of threats. Cyberattacks, such as ransomware, data breaches, and DDoS attacks, are only becoming more rampant. Most of these attacks can cripple operations and even an entire business. They can cost huge sums in derailed operations, reputational damage, and regulatory fines. The best […]
Why do you need to be cautious about cloud security?
Companies today are turning to public cloud services like Dropbox, Microsoft Office 365, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) as well as cloud-based email to accelerate growth. According to a report by McAfee, the average organization now uses 1,935 cloud services. In fact, some organizations couldn’t function today without the cloud. With that said, however, a […]
Glossary of IT terms
Here at Spectrumwise, we know that you appreciate the immense business value of technology. But we also realize that complicated tech jargon can be a barrier to taking your business to the next level. That’s why we’ve put together a useful glossary of the cutting-edge solutions we offer and some IT terms to help you […]
5 Signs your business is ready for an MSP
Many companies, especially small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), have realized that partnering with a managed IT services provider (MSP) raised their business to the next level. An MSP serves as an outsourced IT department that helps companies focus on growth, address pain points, and scales to meet new challenges and opportunities. However, partnering with an […]
Guidelines in evaluating a managed services provider
There are many ways for the technology you use to match and exceed the expanding needs, challenges, and goals of your evolving business. Outsourcing your IT functions by partnering with an IT services expert or managed IT services provider (MSP) has become an exemplary way to do so. At affordable monthly rates, MSPs deliver solutions […]
5 Ways an MSP can keep your business technology working efficiently
The most compelling advantage of partnering with a managed services provider (MSP) is increased efficiency. We’ll explore this in detail later, but first, let’s define what an MSP is. Every company today is a technology company. Modern businesses can no longer thrive without technology like data, social media, and cybersecurity. MSPs are also technology companies. […]
Why you need a true disaster recovery expert
More often than not, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) lack the resources and expertise to tackle all that is involved with data backup and disaster recovery (DR). Some choose to take on the task themselves, only to discover that protecting company data through DR planning requires complex preparation and near-perfect execution. This is where a […]