You might have noticed how productive businesses can be now that the workforce is becoming more and more mobilized. What you might not have noticed, however, is just how risky that can be. Encryption can be the difference between saving and losing your business. A lost and/or stolen laptop can be absolutely devastating if not encrypted. Strong passwords will not prevent a thief from infiltrating ...
Keep ReadingTaking advantage of the ‘fresh start’ that comes along with the new year, Microsoft has kicked off 2016 with one of the most significant Patch Tuesday’s we have seen in a long time – Say goodbye to the regrettable Windows 8 and Internet Explorer (minus the one lone version that survived). Most significant, but probably least surprising for most, is the death of Windows 8...
Keep ReadingCredit bureau Experian is in a bit of hot water (again) over a recent data breach that may have exposed roughly 15 million U.S. consumers who were not only T-Mobile subscribers, but also people who applied for T-Mobile postpaid services or device financing between Sept 1, 2013 and Sept 16, 2015. The data includes: Names Birth dates Social security numbers Driver’s license numbers And various...
Keep ReadingIS UPGRADING TO WINDOWS SERVER 2016 THE BEST MOVE FOR YOUR BUSINESS? What exactly are IT pros expecting with the rollout of Windows Server 2016? What would make it a valuable upgrade? For one thing, they’re hoping for greater Hyper-V functionality – but that’s not all....
Keep ReadingEmergencies can strike your business at any time whether it’s a fire, robbery, flood, earthquake, or human error. In fact, according to IDC, the average data loss incident leaves you with seven hours of downtime. That’s almost an entire workday lost, and without even taking into account the original cause of the data loss incident. It’s vital to have a process in place to make s...
Keep ReadingChief Financial Officers are the primary drivers of virtually any new application investments, and it would appear that many CFOs (chief financial officer) are eager to take advantage of analytics to gain a more granular insight into the overall performance of business. That’s according to a recent survey conducted by the financial management software company Intacct. The survey revealed tha...
Keep ReadingAs technology advances, more and more opportunities for employees to work from remote locations arise. Companies are able to benefit from the fact that workers are able to get work from different places, at different times, and still be productive. In order to do so safely, there are certain things a network should have in place. Here is a list of the 5 most important things your network would hav...
Keep ReadingWhat exactly are IT pros expecting with the rollout of Windows Server 2016? What would make it a valuable upgrade? For one thing, they’re hoping for greater Hyper-V functionality – but that’s not all. A recent Spiceworks Survey asked which features are most enticing to IT pros: 31% said enhanced Microsoft Hyper-V functionality 20% said enhanced PowerShell functionality 19% sai...
Keep ReadingTwo Words That Will Positively Change The Outcome Of Your Business. Business Advisory Board. Well, technically that is three words. However, these three words can dramatically change the outcome of your business, for the better. Ready to find out how these three words will make you wonder why you have been ignoring the most valuable business resource that’s just been patiently waiting for y...
Keep ReadingNo organization is exempt from targeted attacks or IT security incidents – small businesses, large corporations, healthcare practices, vet clinics, retail stores, and the list goes on. According to a survey from Spiceworks, 80% of organizations experienced an IT security incident in 2015. But what’s really worth noting is that 71% of IT professionals expect their organizations to be mo...
Keep ReadingWhich version of SQL Server are you running? On April 12, 2016, Microsoft will cease support for its outdated SQL Server 2005. With over a decade in use, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 will be finally reaching the end of its life cycle, with a much more robust SQL Server 2014 to take its place. Continuing to operate the outdated SQL Server 2005 without security updates and patch fixes from Microsoft...
Keep ReadingIn business, keeping up with technology is of the utmost importance, both to keep pace with competitors in the industry, as well as to maximize productivity and efficiency. Microsoft’s new Office 365 suite is a state of the art enterprise IT environment and is totally changing the way most businesses work. If you haven’t already migrated your business to Office 365, take a look at thi...
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