One of the first questions a visitor will ask when visiting your business is, “what’s the Wi-Fi password?” Don’t share it. Unless, you have a guest Wi-Fi network. Here’s why. Security Is a Huge Concern Guest Wi-Fi accounts allow you to completely control access to your company computers, servers and other devices. When a guest enters your office, you have […]
Chances are, you’re reading this blog entry on a smart device and, even more likely than that is,you haven’t downloaded or installed any anti-virus software on that device. And that’s okay! It’s true that your smartphone is a popular target for fraudsters and identity thieves; however, Android, for example, is by its very nature more secure than a desktop computer, […]
It’s 2016. We all know what the cloud is, by now, don’t we? The chances are, you may not be familiar with everything that cloud computing can do for you and your business. After all, it is a rapidly evolving technology and many small businesses are still unfamiliar with even its most basic functionalities. So here we go, a full […]
Any IT professional will tell you that your computer server’s life span average is three to five years, depending on the tasks you put it up to. After that time frame is up– it could start to cost you. Here’s a good rule of thumb. If your computer server isn’t working as reliably (keeps crashing) or efficiently as it used […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]