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Make sure you trust the company. It’s vital that you feel comfortable with the person or company you are dealing with. After all they are going to have your company’s data in their hands. You need to trust your IT company as equally you need to trust your accountant. So does the person or company have a reputation, are they...

A company should consider cloud-based data backup solutions for cost-effectiveness, as they remove the need to buy infrastructure and only charge for used space. Cloud backups offer scalability, high reliability with guaranteed uptime in SLAs, and superior disaster recovery with off-site redundancy, enabling easy data restoration online....

You know your IT department is crucial to your company’s success, but let’s face it — businesses are always looking for ways to save money. So, how can you cut IT costs without cutting the technology services your company relies on? Reducing IT costs doesn’t have to lead to reductions in IT productivity and effectiveness. Here are three simple ways...

We recently wrote an E-Book on the top 10 Technologies to improve your business and it got us thinking about the flip side: what are the technologies that need to be trimmed?  In this short blog, we’ll review the exact technologies that have the largest negative impact on the productivity of a business. Let’s get started!  Emailing documents internally   This...

The debate between in-house and outsourced IT revolves around cost, but the author emphasizes that this shouldn’t be the sole consideration. Outsourcing offers benefits beyond cost savings, such as access to superior skills and resources. The article also mentions the potential for a hybrid approach combining in-house and outsourced IT. Additionally, it highlights cost advantages for outsourced IT companies due to bulk purchasing and supplier agreements....

There is a shift happening in the marketplace where businesses are increasingly choosing to outsource specific roles to Managed Service Providers. There is a realization that it is not effective for larger entities to outsource all IT roles. After 100+ endpoints, it’s important to have an internal IT manager or team. However, the IT budget does not always grow as...

Apple’s iOS updates have always been eagerly anticipated. iPhone and iPad users around the world get excited to see what their devices can do next. The newest major upcoming release will be for iOS 17. This fall, Apple is set to introduce a host of exciting new features and improvements. iOS 17 promises to deliver an even more intuitive and...

Running a small business can be challenging. But advancements in technology have opened a world of opportunities. Small business owners can use digital tools to streamline operations. As well as improve efficiency, and boost productivity. From innovative software to cutting-edge hardware, there are a lot of tools to choose from. The right technology can help small business owners stay ahead...

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, small businesses have more opportunities than ever. Many of these call for leveraging technology to their advantage. Embracing the right tech trends can help businesses compete. It enables them to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and fuel growth. But it can be confusing knowing which routes to take. Most small businesses need to choose the...

LinkedIn has become an invaluable platform for professionals. People use it to connect, network, and explore business opportunities. But with its growing popularity have come some red flags. There has been an increase in the presence of fake LinkedIn sales bots. These bots impersonate real users and attempt to scam unsuspecting individuals. This is one of the many scams on...

As technology continues to advance, so does the landscape of design tools. Microsoft has been a company at the forefront of business apps. Microsoft 365 began with about seven apps. It now offers new users access to over 20. One of the newest ones added is Microsoft Designer. This quick-and-easy design tool has caught the attention of designers and professionals...

Cybersecurity has become paramount for businesses and individuals alike. Cyber threats abound, and data breaches and malware attacks are costly. Attacks come from all sectors, including the cloud tools you use every day. The average employee uses 36 cloud-based services daily. Managing access to sensitive data and resources has become crucial. It’s a vital piece to maintaining robust security. One...