Essentials checklist for your business’s disaster recovery plan
Protecting your information technology infrastructure is vital. Your organization can’t afford to be unprepared in the event of disasters such as regional power outages, cyberattacks, or hardware failures. Every minute of downtime can cost thousands of dollars. When disaster strikes, a business’s disaster recovery (DR) plan should minimize negative impacts and ensure business continuity. Its […]
Tips for keeping your business technology up to date
In today’s era of data and digitization, technology is needed to run almost any conceivable business to success. But many organizations, especially small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), understandably put off spending on updating their technology, squeezing every last drop out of old computers, servers, systems, and the like. Little do they know, putting up with […]
5 Tips for streamlining your network infrastructure to improve productivity
Having a reliable internet connection is every bit as important for small businesses as a company phone line or electricity. Now that most companies are heavily reliant on their technology, an unexpected network outage can leave your staff with nothing to do, customers being unable to reach you, and a long list of other operational […]
What are businesses doing wrong with disaster recovery planning?
Disasters are the bane of business continuity. Production halts, employees are unable to perform, client and customers’ questions go unanswered, and crucial data gets lost. Crises, catastrophes, and interruptions come without warning and don’t discriminate based on the size of a business. According to a 2018 IT resiliency survey, 70% of businesses had at least […]
Why Data Encryption Is a Must for Lawyers
Trust is the pillar of the legal profession, which is why attorneys are obligated to take every possible measure to safeguard the confidentiality of their clients’ data. If law firms fail to secure their communications, they risk losing clients, severely damaging their reputations, and even facing legal consequences themselves. Although the law is vague when […]
10 Email Red Flags: Can you tell a scam email from the real one?
Malware and data breaches are endangering large and small businesses. They’re among the most popular forms of malware, and email continues to be the most popular method of delivering them. Although email platforms are getting better at detecting potential attacks, it’s still important that you and your employees can distinguish between a harmful email and […]
4 Tips for a Smooth Office Relocation
Much like moving to a new house, relocating your business to a new office is an exciting time. But it can also be stressful and fraught with problems as you adapt to the new space and minimize disruptions to your business. Office relocations often come about as a result of company growth, such as expanding […]
4 Technology Disasters Any Small Business Could Face
Did you know that almost half of businesses affected by a natural disaster never reopen? Or, that almost five million records get lost or stolen every day as a result of a data breach. In any case, technology can make or break the future of your business and its capability to survive disasters. The first […]
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 […]