Don’t let the end of support for Windows Server and SQL Server 2008 sneak up on you—the impacts to security and costs are too important. Avoid business disruptions and use this as an opportunity to adopt the most current security and innovation technologies. Support...
Managed IT
Why MSP Support Beats a Break-Fix Approach
Computers break at challenging times. Always. And there’s no worse time than the holiday season. Your employees want to spend time with family and friends, relaxing and reminiscing. They do not want to wait around for a fix or to find a replacement. That’s one reason...
Lawyers: Stop Making These Common Tech Mistakes
Cyber attacks in the legal industry are on the rise. Law firms of all sizes face threats such as business email compromise, denial-of-service, phishing, data exfiltration and ransomware. Yet, your lawyers could be...
The Real Advantages of a Virtual LAN (VLAN)
There are many acronyms to keep track of in the IT realm. One that’s been around for over 30 years now is VLAN – virtual local area network. A VLAN offers flexibility that more and more businesses find appealing. But what exactly is a VLAN? A VLAN allows you to...
E-accounting: Top 3 Considerations for Online Client Meetings
Many businesses were teleconferencing before COVID-19. After all, meeting virtually saves both you and your client time, and busy business owners often don’t want to spend the time to make a trip to your office. The coronavirus has hastened the move to e-accounting,...
7 Benefits of Cloud Computing for Accountants
The public cloud services market has grown dramatically, and, according to Gartner, migrating to the cloud is a top priority for a third of companies. Analysts predicted the market would reach $266 billion in 2020. Accountants enjoy cloud computing, too. This article...
Dial up Telehealth Security
The use of telehealth has been growing rapidly over the past decade. Then, the coronavirus pandemic prompted another jump in telehealth offerings. There are many advantages to digital healthcare, but securing this access to physicians and specialists is more...
Better Balancing IT Price and Value
We make cost-based decisions every day. Weighing value is more complicated. Yet whether the business is buying new laptops or thinking about upgrading its existing office software to get the newest release, value has a real impact.The ebook Let’s Make a Deal:...
Ring in the New Year with New IT
For many of us, 2021 can’t come soon enough, and we're hoping next year will be a better one. One way to get the best start in the new year? Take the time now to review business technology. There are several areas that you might improve to support 2021 success. First,...
Local Business v. Big Box Computer Repair
Your computer is down for the count. You’ve tried the perennial favorite – turning it off and back on again – but somehow, your tech magic has not worked this time! You need help, and you want it fast. The question is whether to take it to a local computer business or...
Wi-Fi Trends
The demand for faster and more reliable wireless network connections has never been greater. With the advent of smart phones, tablets, printers and IoT devices more and more devices are entering the network space. When choosing the right solution for your network...
Efficient businesses run on efficient IT.
Not everything is black and white in business. Yet the importance of business efficiency is indisputable. Efficient businesses create products, offer services, and accomplish their goals with the least amount of effort, expense, and waste. Efficient businesses run on...
Cloud Storage or Local Server – The Best of Both
Cloud computing is the biggest buzzword in business today, and for good reason too. The cloud provides many a new-found freedom to do and achieve more than ever before. Greater collaboration, unlocking work possibilities in new locations and often reducing costs...
Break-Fix vs. Managed Services
There are two main types of IT support available when it comes to supporting your business. The Break/Fix model and Managed services. Break-Fix Break-fix is the IT support you receive when you contact a technician after equipment or services have broken down. It is...
Have a Healthy Business Working from Home
The Coronavirus pandemic is changing our lives in new ways every day, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of business productivity. Many countries are mandating that companies send their employees home. Working remotely can be a big transition not only for employees...