The Question Is, Should I Click or No?
A Cybersecurity Awareness For Employees and Business Owners When it comes to cybercrime, one thing is certain: the most effective way for criminals to distribute malware to an unsuspecting victim is via email. As more people use mobile devices, text-based threats are becoming increasingly common. If you have any doubts about a text message or […]
Special Series “IT Pain Points” – Part Twelve: Company-wide Disconnect (No Access to all the Resources)
Part Twelve: Company-wide Disconnect (No Access to all the Resources) – “Company Disconnect” is a common syndrome that many businesses suffer from it and it directly affects their productivity and bottom line. The best examples are when you have two or more branches and no standardization across the board. For instance, one has a server […]
Special Series “IT Pain Points” – Part Eleven: Emergency Planning, Backup and Disaster Recovery
Part Eleven: Emergency Planning, Backup and Disaster Recovery – As we know, disaster is part of life, and so is being prepared for it. Some people decide not to worry about it and deal with it when it happens. Some people obsess about it and dot all the I’s and cross all the T’s. Whether […]
Special Series “IT Pain Points” – Part Ten: Outgrowing Your IT Guy/Company
Part Ten: Outgrowing Your IT Guy/Company – The IT industry is growing by leaps and bounds. It is becoming more complex and has many facets now. Unfortunately, being an expert in all aspects of IT (information technology) is impossible. Even small businesses may think their IT needs are not sophisticated and can be easily met. […]
Special Series “IT Pain Points” – Part Nine: Low Performing Line of Business Applications
Part Nine: Low Performing Line of Business Applications – When your business is dependent on a Line of Business Application (LoB), you want it to run trouble-free and fast. The hardware requirements for original installation might have been adequate at the time, but not now. You may have more users taxing the server and the […]
The Potential Dangers of Data Loss in the Cloud
With the rise in popularity of cloud-based applications and software taking the business world by storm, there is also a false sense of security among users that the cloud provider will protect their data. The Cloud provider, in many cases, does not back up your data or your applications. And if they do, there could […]
What to do if you are hit by ransomware
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A Technology Audit is a gem for Small Businesses
As businesses slowly recover from the pandemic, it is an excellent time to reevaluate your technology expenses and find ways to recuperate from the sudden costs of dealing with urgency and crisis during the last 12 months. Mainly by providing additional technologies to accommodate Work From Home for the employees and the management. The reality […]
Should I Move My On-Premise Servers To The Cloud?
Businesses of all sizes and industries are migrating to the Cloud at a rapid rate. The Pandemic has accelerated this migration speed by many folds. Factors behind this change include: lower operating costs, better collaboration, and increased flexibility. By now, most businesses know what Cloud computing is, and many have migrated some or all of […]
When it Comes to IT, Many Business Owners Hide Their Heads in the Sand
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