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 […]
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 […]