It’s just not working out. It’s not you… it’s them. It’s time to change computer support firms. But how? Tip #1: 80% of it is just making the decisions to DO it. Not debate, not give them their 37th chance, not keep kicking the can down the road… Just do it. It’s not fun to fire someone (unless they are […]
Whether lacking the funds or the manpower, small businesses often fall back on outsourcing their IT support to a preoccupied employee, under-qualified IT contractor working on the cheap-end, or neglect the management of their technology altogether. That’s why managed IT support is a popular choice among companies who are largely unable to maintain their own IT staff. Managed IT support […]
In recent years, cloud file-sharing services have proliferated among businesses and consumers, alike. And while the popularity of file-sharing and cloud-computing and storage has driven competitive advancement, with a booming market comes the difficulty of narrowing down your options and making a singular choice. For instance, in service of enterprises alone, the heavy-weight contenders among file-sharing services are Box, Citrix’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]