Adopting cloud is a strong trend for companies of all sizes and industries. In fact, these types of services are capturing billions in revenue worldwide, as adoption has grown by 16 percent over the previous five years. This growth includes small and medium-size businesses, yet why are so many embracing the cloud? The answer is simple: modernization. Cloud […]
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Having trouble with your internet connection today? Is your Nest thermostat acting up? Can’t access Quora, Sailthru, Businss Inside, Giphy, parts of Slack…? THE GOOD NEWS: It’s not you. THE BAD NEWS: It’s Amazon in North Virginia, and they are still trying to figure it out. Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) is partially down and customers […]
Most small to midsize businesses are savvy when it comes to PC security. However, with the rapid growth of mobile devices in the workplace, many businesses lag behind in mobile security. In fact, MacAfee Labs reports that 2.4 million unique pieces of mobile malware were recently found, compared with only 300,000 in 2014 — a sharp increase […]
If you want to test a company, see what they do in the midst of growth. Some buckle, while others thrive. But the strong companies do something interesting, even when growth is nowhere in sight: They ensure that existing systems and strategies can scale, so that when growth hits their business, they are ready. A […]
We dare you to confirm your company is secure in the 7 most vulnerable areas hackers seek to breech. Don’t miss this opportunity to quickly confirm your organization has taken the most important steps to security your sensitive data and CASH. You have to really “lock things down” with proper technology and policies, or it […]
Internal Resources vs. External Partner — Which is Best? The IT network is critical to business success. And if you’re like most companies, you start out maintaining this infrastructure in-house, yet at some point you question this strategy. Does it really make sense to manage your IT network by yourself? Your existing team may be […]
MSPs Help Boost Productivity for Educational Institutions Educational institutions struggle with many challenges, among which are meeting rising expectations while boosting productivity. They must do more with less, while better connecting students and teachers through technology. One method of meeting these demands is engaging a managed service provider, which allows for the off-loading of time-consuming […]
Nonprofits struggle with a variety of challenges, and one that is universal is maximizing the use of existing resources. Nonprofits must ensure that each dollar spent goes the furthest possible to achieve their mission. To accomplish this goal, many nonprofits are working with managed service providers. Using MSPs, they can capture greater impact from their existing resources […]