The top 10 reasons to be concerned about your employees’ smartphones
According to Pew Research, 77% of Americans own a smartphone. And with the increasing affordability and accessibility of cloud technology for businesses small and large, a huge chunk of mobile users regularly connect to work from their devices. Smartphones and tablets have improved business productivity tremendously, and as cloud specialists ourselves, we recommend mobile-optimized solutions […]
5 Plain-English IT explanations to help you shop for a cloud backup solution like a pro
Has someone ever walked into your business and asked questions far more advanced than that of your average customer? You’re probably prepared for inquiries about prices, warranties, and product/service instructions; but when someone struts in and starts interrogating you with a bunch of industry jargon, it puts you on your toes. When looking for answers, […]
Top 5 Cloud Mistakes Every Business Should Be Wary Of
It seems everyone is using the cloud in some form, and with good reason, too. Migrating your business applications to a hosted environment has the potential to greatly reduce costs and maintenance requirements while also giving your business the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a more flexible and more mobile workforce. At least, that’s […]
Important Considerations for Remote Work Policies
With the days of the office cubicle fading into oblivion, businesses are now reaching out to talent all over the world, and more employees are demanding greater job flexibility. The mobile workforce is skyrocketing as people work from home or on the move instead of at the office. In fact, some studies claim that the […]
How to Prepare Your Business for a Machine-Learning-Dominated Future
Over the past few years, machine learning and artificial intelligence have come to dominate the rapid evolution of technology. With pioneers like Microsoft, Google and Amazon now integrating AI with many of their industry-leading technologies, it’s only reasonable to expect this trend to have a growing impact on the way organizations all over the world […]
Top Threat Predictions for 2018
Just like the years before, 2018 will see continuing digital transformation in both our workplaces and everyday lives. As technology brings us greater connectivity, it also introduces new threats to our digital security. Throughout 2017, data breaches made major headlines around the world. But if you thought this has been a bad year for cybersecurity, […]
4 Steps for Helping Your Employees Adapt to New Technology
Every time an IT vendor tries to sell you a new product or service, they’ll tell you how it will increase sales, improve efficiency, save money and introduce a host of other benefits to your business. What they often don’t talk about, however, is how your employees and existing systems will adapt to the new […]
Tips and Tricks for Speeding Up Windows 10
Windows 10 is often hailed as Microsoft’s best operating system yet, not least when compared with Windows 8, which was widely derided by businesses and consumers alike. However, just like any operating system, Windows 10 is a highly complex piece of software comprising numerous applications that are built to work flawlessly with a practically limitless […]
4 Hardware Devices You Should Replace Rather than Repair
With their increasing dependence on technology, many business administrators want to get as much as they can out of their investments. This is understandable given that companies of all sizes are spending more on technology than ever before. However, the make-do-and-mend philosophy does not apply to enterprise IT. Malfunctioning computers and other systems are a […]
Does Your Business Have the Tools Needed to Support a Mobile Workforce?
Modern technology has enabled businesses of all sizes to overcome the limitations enforced by geographical distances and boundaries. Those days of being stuck all day every day in front of a computer in a soulless cubicle farm are, fortunately, long behind us. Instead, the combination of the internet and mobile technology has changed the way […]