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Get smart about smartphones
Get smart about smartphones With flexible working schedules, remote teams and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies in force, it is has become commonplace for employees and business owners alike to use smartphones for work purposes. A quick reply to an email, sharing that sales presentation, glancing over that vendor proposal–all on a smartphone–is something…
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Why you need the cloud?
Why you need the cloud? When talking to our clients, we have noticed that SMBs often think the cloud is something for their bigger counterparts to explore. We hear objections like, “But, it’s too complicated.”, “The cloud sounds expensive.”, “We are a small business, we don’t think we need the cloud.”, Hold on! In reality,…
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Don’t sign up with that MSP just yet!
Don’t sign up with that MSP just yet! The decision to sign up with a MSP is a big one–you are essentially trusting someone with the backbone of your business–your technology infrastructure, so you need to make sure you pick someone with whom you can have a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship. This blog discusses what…
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The biggest threat to your IT infrastructure: Your own employees
The biggest threat to your I.T infrastructure: Your own employees Did you know that your employees often unwittingly ‘help’ cybercriminals gain access to your system? Often, employees play a part in compromising the security of your IT infrastructure, even without them realizing it. For example- When your employees use their own devices for work purposes…
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3 things your Managed Services Provider (MSP) wants you know
3 things your Managed Services Provider (MSP) wants you know Are you considering bringing a MSP on board? Or perhaps you already have one. Either way, for you to truly benefit from your relationship with a MSP, you need to build a solid bond with them. As a MSP who has been in this business…
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Windows 7 is an Unlocked front door
Still running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008? Mainstream support ended in 2015, and all support will end in 2020. This older version leaves you unprotected against the latest viruses, ransomware and malware – all of which are constantly mutating. Microsoft has ceased patches and support, leaving systems running on Windows 7 or Windows Server…
