When asked for the number one reason they lose sleep at night, nearly 45% of IT workers named security as their biggest challenge, followed by new technology implementation and legacy systems upgrade, cost reduction, and cloud deployments. IT professionals aren’t leaving their work behind when they clock out at the end of each day – […]
Author Archives: Stacey Loew
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Using virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) to host employee desktops on a centralized server offers many benefits to the business and IT department. The server can reside on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment, provided it is accessible via the Internet. More than 64 percent of companies deploy VDI to decrease their total-cost-of-ownership (TCO), […]
Implementing a resilient and secure infrastructure is critically important to the safety of your organization, your employees, and your customers – which is why security is the number one focus of 45 percent of organizations around the country. Emailing and browsing the internet are the highest concerns for network attacks by organization IT teams. [1] […]
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The days of working at our desks at computers physically tethered to the network are behind us. Most businesses are now running Wi-Fi networks, and as a result, employees may not be working as efficiently as possible if there are problems with the network. But the most common problems of small to medium-sized business Wi-Fi […]
Disaster Recovery Planning, Enterprise Planning, Professional Services, Technology
Does Your Business Continuity Plan Include a Security Breach Plan?
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Nov
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With the growing number of cybercrimes and disasters (both natural and man-made) affecting and even putting companies out of business, it’s surprising that there are still companies without a business continuity plan in place. While 83 percent of businesses have a plan, 17 percent of companies still operate under a “hope for the best” mentality […]
The increasing trend of mobile and remote working may offer a variety of benefits – including improved productivity, employee retention, and flexible work schedules – but it also increases the security challenge for your IT department. If employees are accessing the network and storing sensitive data on their mobile device, what happens if they lose […]
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How many times have you been in line waiting to register at your doctor’s office or on the phone with a customer service representative for one of your accounts, only to hear them say in frustration, “my computer is running really slow today?” How many times have you heard your own employees say that to […]
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We can probably all agree that technology is amazing when it does what it’s supposed to do. It can help us collaborate with co-workers, vendors, and clients even if we’re in different locations. Technology can automate routine processes to save time, and make it possible to find information with a few clicks of the mouse. […]
Managed Services, Outsourced IT
Don’t Waste Time Dealing with Multiple Vendors: One Call Does It All
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When you think of managed services, you probably think of the technical functions they provide, from handling day-to-day IT administration and equipment needs to round-the-clock monitoring of your network and computer systems. But as an organization grows and implements new technology, the number of third-party service providers you deal with increases. When something goes wrong, […]
Managed Services, Outsourced IT, Professional Services
Outsourcing IT Services Reduces Company Downtime
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When the technology you rely on to run your business is healthy and operating the way it’s supposed to, you can stay focused on business development activities that move your business forward. Small to medium-sized businesses, both with and without their own IT departments, benefit from having IT services outsourced to ensure growth. Reduce downtime […]