April 4, 2016 | Tech Help Boston

Which is Better for My Business: On-Premise Storage or the Cloud?

While cloud computing technology has only entered the mainstream business world in recent years—the question is age old: what services will prove to be the most cost-effective in the long run? Is cloud storage better suited to my business needs or is on-premise storage? If you’ve also asked yourself those questions, then the good news is that you’re thinking on […]

Three Hidden Costs of Bad IT Management

If you’re like most small business owners, you realize that labor is your biggest expense and the best way to reduce that expense is to maximize productivity and efficiency. What you may not realize is that one of the most common and costly obstacles to productivity is bad IT management. Luckily, on the flipside, you may well increase your revenue […]

If Your Keep Experiencing Hard Drive Failure – It Might Be Your Fault

We all know, there’s nothing more frustrating than a hard drive failure and when it happens – it feels beyond your control, right? Well, it may be that you’ve neglected the hardware accidentally and set it up for failure. The good news is that we’ve got a few tricks of the trade to help you slow down the aging process […]

4 Ways Remote Monitoring and Management Can Improve Your Business Productivity

We all rely on our computers to get work done. In a way, our performance at work is contingent on the performance of the equipment we deploy to conduct that work. That’s where remote monitoring and management (RMM) systems come into play, improving business productivity by providing continual, remote support to customers in need of the assurance that their IT […]

Tell Me Everything: What Is Network Perimeter Security?

Among small businesses, especially — security is crucial to your business model. Trust us. In those early days, one data breach could put your out of business for good: not only will you lose money, but customer trust, and the inevitable costs associated with workflow disruption and lost time. That being said, adequate security is a must. You may have […]

5 Tips to Secure Your Business Data on a Dime

Here’s the biggest mistake you could make for your small business this year: fail to protect your business data against cyber threats. Smaller companies have fewer resources to adequately protect business data, struggle to allocate much of any a budget to security, and furthermore don’t feel threatened enough to implement safe practices. All of those conditions add up to cybercriminals […]

Can a Data Archiving System Solve Your Data Backup Anxiety?

Simply put: yes, a data archiving system effectively reapportions no-longer-active data to a separate device for long-term protection, retention, and easy access. However, data archiving is not the same as data backup. Why is that? Here’s the spiel. The purpose of a data backup is to provide recent copies of your active files in the event of a disaster or […]

Does My Business Need a Secure Firewall?

Only the most cynical of people truly believes that we can trust no one and that is, of course, untrue. However, with several billion Internet users with just a click-of-a-mouse away from your wireless business network, odds are extremely high that someone, when given the chance, would try to bypass your firewall network security and take advantage of your business. […]

4 Effortless Ways IT Outsourcing Can Help Improve Small Business Success

If you’re a small business owner interested in minimizing productivity downtime and creating a business environment that works efficiently, IT outsourcing is here to help improve your small business success. While not every small business can to afford the services of a full-time IT professional, IT outsourcing in favor of remote support, ensures that you receive IT help on an […]

Should I Buy or Lease My Company Computer Equipment?

When you plan to upgrade or replace your company computer equipment, there are two ways to do it. You can either buy the necessary company computer equipment, or you can invest in a computer equipment lease. There is no hard and fast rule as to which alternative is better, as it heavily depends on the unique situation and needs of […]