Today’s virtualized data center represents everything that business is in the 21st century — it’s faster, adaptable and efficient. When business goes up, you can scale it up. When things return to normal, you can scale it back. It’s flexible and agile — ready to take on unexpected demands with the greatest of ease. Thinking of virtualizing all or … [Read more...]
5 Must-Use Cyber Security Tools For Your Small Business
It seems like there’s a report of a new cyber security breach every day. As a small business owner, you need to be aware of your level of vulnerability and understand how to protect the sensitive data that you handle. With the right cyber security tools, you can create a safe network environment for your company and your customers. Here are some of … [Read more...]
Making a Case for Doing Business in a Private Cloud
In 2014, two Hollywood actors, Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, co-starred in a movie about a married couple who inadvertently uploaded a very sensitive video to the cloud. The stars bumbled about in a panic at losing the recording; first, they tried using their iPhones to access their (public) cloud storage. When that failed, they went to … [Read more...]
Cloud Solutions for Business and the Rise of the Hybrid Cloud
Many business owners have heard about cloud solutions for business: the private cloud, the public cloud and the hybrid cloud. But deciding which option is right for their company can be difficult. The scalability and cost savings of the public cloud are appealing, but so is the added security of the private cloud. A hybrid cloud is essentially … [Read more...]
Why Cloud Computing is Essential for Small Businesses
A recent study by Intuit and Emergent Research shows that 78 percent of small businesses will be equipped to use cloud computing by 2020, up from 37 percent in 2014. These companies, which employ less than 50 people, can benefit greatly from migrating to the cloud. Understanding how the cloud works can help you see why cloud computing is a smart … [Read more...]