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...]
Windows Server 2003 End of Life: What It Means For Your Business
On July 14, 2015, Microsoft will no longer support Windows Server 2003 users. Released in April 2003, Windows Server 2003 still provides the infrastructure for operations in many businesses. An estimated 8 million instances of the operating system are currently in use, despite the release of a new server version in February 2008. However, with … [Read more...]
Is the Surface 3 the Best Windows Tablet for the Workplace?
In early May Microsoft announced the release of the Surface 3 as the latest addition to the Surface family. Starting at just $549 the Surface 3 is being positioned as the lighter, lower-cost alternative to the Surface Pro 3. Besides the lower price point and visibly smaller form factor, there are a few other key differentiators between the two … [Read more...]
Insider Threats: Employee Types Who Could be Putting Your IT Network at Risk
From Sony to Home Depot, no business seems to be immune from data breaches. However what many companies don’t realize is that an insider data breach poses a much greater risk, and in some cases, it’s the reason why these larger incidents happen. In 2014, 50% of enterprises were using some type of data loss prevention (DLP) solution. … [Read more...]
Get Peace of Mind With a Strategic Technology Plan
If you’re a small business owner, you know how hard it is to justify another addition to your staff. So when it comes to IT support, you’re often forced to improvise — calling the professionals only when something goes wrong. That’s why it’s so important to have a strategic technology plan in place. The right plan helps you prepare for the future … [Read more...]