Make tech trends work for you! Here‘s how
Have you seen folks wandering around, staring at their phone like it was a map pointing to a pot of gold? Or ordering pizza over a Facebook conversation with an awkward cashier? With some creative marketing and structuring, your SMB could be on the other side of those people’s phones. Tech fads are a treasure […]
3 Tips for Virtualization as a DR solution
One effective Disaster Recovery (DR) solution for small businesses that most people are unaware of is Virtualization. The former is a strategy used to recover your business after a disaster has struck, while the latter is a way for businesses to save money by running all their office PCs on a “virtual” server. Read on […]
5 Cybersecurity tips for small- and medium-sized businesses
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October and educates the public about cybercrimes and how to avoid them. Its goal is to raise awareness and provide the general public with the resources to fight online threats by holding events where topics like cybersecurity policy in the workplace are discussed. Businesses shouldn’t wait for a special […]
Maximize your VoIP with these features
Doing business is a whole lot easier with VoIP than with a traditional phone, making it a popular communications solution. But did you know that your VoIP service offers a ton of useful features you may have overlooked? Take note of these to save yourself the trouble of doing things the old-fashioned way. Busy lamp […]
PhishPoint attack looks like SharePoint
Have you ever received an email that claimed to come from a bank or government office when it obviously didn’t? It was probably a phishing scam trying to trick you into downloading malware. The most recent campaign duplicates a trustworthy Office 365 email and can fool even the most skeptical users. Here’s how to stay […]
Windows 10: Your PC, your way
The Windows 10 interface looks good and is quite intuitive, but something is still missing — your signature style. Microsoft’s premier operating system gives you the power to customize your device any way you like. So if you’re tired of your plain blue theme or if you’re starting to get annoyed with that notification sound, […]
What are the risks of BYOD?
The bring your own device (BYOD) strategy lets employees use their personal mobile devices to do work for your company from anywhere. This strategy increases efficiency and convenience to your business, but it also brings a number of security risks to your IT infrastructure and data. If you’re thinking of incorporating BYOD in your office, […]
A foolproof guide to installing iOS
On July 9, Apple rolled out iOS 11.4.1, their latest software update. Whether you’re an experienced iOS user or a newbie, here are some tried and true methods that guarantee a successful upgrade to the newest version of iOS. Consider waiting Just because a new iOS update is released doesn’t mean you must install it […]
How AI helps e-commerce businesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an exciting innovation that’s becoming integral to many businesses. Industry experts are even predicting that by 2020, 85% of the interactions between corporate customer service departments and their clients will use AI. If you’re an e-commerce business owner, you’re in a prime position to become an early adopter. Predicting what your […]
Is your continuity plan doomed to fail?
Like all things, business continuity plans are not perfect. They have pitfalls that can result in your business’s failure if not taken into account immediately. Don’t blame it all on the IT guy; often, the way a system is designed can also have loopholes. Here are a few of the reasons why business continuity plans […]