3 Negative Impacts of Relying on Break/Fix IT Support
Technology will always have a habit of going wrong. Hardware can fail without warning, hackers can strike when you least expect it, and overlooked vulnerabilities can leave your entire technology infrastructure open to failure or, worse still, a data breach. The question is, who will you call when you run into a technology hiccup that […]
Why Is Virtualization Technology Good for Security?
You can never be too careful with cybersecurity. A single data breach can bring devastating consequences, which may include severe reputation damage, lost productivity, or even legal action. If you want to ensure your company’s safety, you must consolidate your systems, implement built-in redundancy, and reduce your reliance on in-house infrastructure. Virtualization can help you […]
The 4-Point checklist for your cloud-based disaster recovery plan
Rarely does a day go by that we don’t hear of a big-name company losing consumer data. Whether it’s a security threat or a natural disaster, it’s not a matter of if something will go wrong — it’s a matter of when. Your job as a business leader is to ensure that you’re prepared for […]
4 Reasons why investing in an IT consultant is a great business decision
By now, most professionals have achieved at least a basic level of competence when it comes to technology skills. However, while many will agree that, from an end-user perspective, technology is getting easier to manage, its inner workings are more complex than ever before. After all, there are more options and a far greater variety […]
A beginner’s guide to evaluating cloud providers in 30 minutes or less
Every technology trend comes with its share of professionals…and greenhorns. Cloud computing is the most recent example, and some small business owners struggle to distinguish between providers that know what they’re doing and those who are taking advantage of the spike in demand. A face-to-face meeting and a network assessment are the best ways to […]
4 ways VoIP can help your business succeed
Just because you’re a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of the many benefits of advanced telephony solutions. If you’re a small business owner in or around Charlotte, Gastonia, or Rock Hill, and you’ve decided to upgrade from your old landline telephone to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) — making […]
HIPAA Compliance 101
Whether you run a hospital or a small clinic, you need to be HIPAA-compliant. Problem is, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is quite detailed and complicated. Failure to comply is a costly, serious offense, so it’s better to get a grasp of what HIPAA is all about. We hope this overview […]
How to protect your business emails from low-tech breaches
Some of your business’s most valuable assets are the email accounts you provide to employees and the servers that power them. They include details of countless transactions as well as sensitive information. This makes business emails a particularly lucrative target for cyberattacks, which have increased in number year after year. Business email compromise (BEC) attacks […]
How to overcome common virtualization challenges at your business
We’ve recently written about the reasons why your business needs virtualization in this blog post. But like everything technology related, a virtual infrastructure is not immune to issues and challenges. However, overcoming virtualization obstacles is well worth the effort, with benefits ranging from increased IT efficiency and affordability to streamlined business continuity and cloud efforts. […]
How does IT consulting improve your business’s performance?
The ugly truth is that succeeding in today’s market is almost impossible without reliable technology. As much as some business owners prefer to take a DIY approach or rely on hourly contractors, they need a team of IT professionals who know the ins and outs of tech. But choose wisely. Hiring the wrong support provider […]