Today’s technology-based businesses have a multitude of reasons to make sure their technology infrastructure is up to date, including cyberthreats, head-to-head competition, and regulatory compliance. Because of this, it’s crucial to routinely identify and address gaps in your IT infrastructure. When it comes to finding and prioritizing your technology gaps, a technology audit is the best place to start. Perform … Read More
Does Your Business Have a Data Security Policy? Here’s Why It Should
Today’s competitive business environment is driven by data. Data provides valuable insights into your business performance and customer experience, helping you improve processes and make better decisions. But in the new world of remote work, your organization’s data could be exposed to a wide range of security threats if you don’t have the right protections in place. According to the … Read More
Top 5 Mobile Applications for Productivity
If we have learned anything over the last several months, it’s that work is changing and now, more than ever, people are working on the go. And many more employees are working off of their cell phones or mobile devices as opposed to bulky desktops or even laptops. As Forbes states, “The more productive your company is, the easier it … Read More
Electronic Waste and the Impact to the Environment
Digital Pollution Digital pollution has become one of the largest negative contributors impacting our environment globally. According to Global E-waste Monitor 2020, more than 53 million metric tons of electronic waste was produced in 2019. This amount of waste equates to more than the total number of commercial aircraft manufactured. EVER. Used enterprise assets such as computers, servers, hard drives, … Read More
Getting the Best From Your Remote Employees
Getting the Best From Your Remote Employees The global Covid-19 pandemic left the majority of organizations scrambling to find remote technology solutions to accommodate our new work-from-home environments. While many employees are returning to the office, several organizations are remaining virtual or will move to a hybrid arrangement. Tips to ensure your organization is leveraging its remote workforce to achieve … Read More
World Backup Day 2021 is March 31!
Don’t be an April Fool – Backup your important files. A new McAfee report estimated that the global financial losses businesses felt in 2018 as a result of cybercrime totaled in the $600 Billion range. Cybercrime is a very real and present danger to businesses of all sizes. However, it can be even more damaging to smaller businesses who don’t … Read More
Enhance Your Business Security by Creating a Culture of Safety
According to the Better Business Bureau’s State of Cybersecurity Among Small Businesses in North America report: It was found that 47% of small businesses believe the first line of defense for cybersecurity in your business was employee education. (source) This is a continual process and should be performed a minimum of once a year; however, we recommend quarterly reminders. Keep … Read More
Business New Year’s Resolutions to Make (& KEEP) in 2021
Happy New Year! “I am going to lose weight & get in shape.” “I will be more organized this year.” “I plan to spend less and save more.” Sound familiar? These are all examples of common New Year’s resolutions millions of us set every year. Despite our best intentions, 80% of us fail by the second week of February. (Source) … Read More
Remote Work is Here to Stay: Is Your Company Prepared?
Working from Home Trends Long before the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us to office from home on a temporary basis, the trend of working from home had been steadily increasing. In fact, between 2005 and 2018, the US experienced a work at home increase of 173%. (Source) According to the U.S. Census Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.4% of the … Read More
Making the Cloud less “Cloudy” – Optimizing Your Cloud Computing Options
In the Cloud? Chances are your company is already utilizing some form of cloud-based computing. In fact, 68% of US businesses have adopted managed cloud infrastructure services in 2020. (Source) If you’re one of the 32% that has yet to make the switch, you may want to review the following top 5 reasons to consider moving to the cloud: Financial … Read More
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