You never want to wake up in the middle of the night wondering, “What is wrong with my network?” Network issues can turn into a nightmare for anyone, but thankfully, you will never have to deal with such issues because of network assessment availability. A proper network assessment can benefit you in many ways, and this is the main reason why so many businesses are opting...
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There are 3 main ways that cloud service providers deliver services to end users: Software-as-a-Service, Platform-as-a-Service, and Infrastructure-as-a-Service. Each model has different benefits and drawbacks, so you must choose one that best fits your business. We will discuss the different types of service models and help you decide which one fits your business needs and gives you the most value. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) SaaS is one of the...
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Certain legal firms, understandably concerned about insecurity in a cloud-based environment, avoid exposing their customers' confidential data to the internet, preferring to keep it on-premises on servers and server-based apps. Who is to say, however, that on-premise servers are more secure than cloud-based servers? When even enormous corporations with massive IT resources are hacked, no computer is completely secure. Except one that is not linked...
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Let’s go back to the basics. Businesses have used computers and servers to improve processes and increase performance for as long as we can remember at this point in time. Software was installed locally on an employee's own computer in the average office setting with no further thought to it. This conventional strategy, however, is faulty because individual computers have limited system resources, and the...
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Although the number of COVID-19 infections decreasing in some areas and people beginning to return to a relative state of normalcy, experts are warning of a likely inevitable second wave that could likely come in the 2020-2021 holiday season. In the event of a second wave, it’s important to prepare your network now and ensure that you can withstand another potential lockdown as the season approaches....
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Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, our need to work remotely has increased due to both the recommendations from the government and medical professionals. Asking employees to shift to remote work arrangements can be difficult, especially for organizations that do not have remote work already rooted in their cultures. One of the largest challenges in managing remote workers is guaranteeing effective and proficient communication. The Office 365 platform...
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Over the past several years, cloud technology has become very prevalent because it allows businesses and individuals to access their data on-demand from virtually anywhere. Cloud storage certainly offers benefits to many businesses; yet, some businesses are finding that local storage is a more effective solution. Before we begin, we should be clear about the differences between these two types of services. Cloud storage is the...
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It hasn’t taken long for mobile devices to take over society and our workplaces. Someone is using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop everywhere you look. This is especially true for the employees. Though mobile devices certainly improve efficiency, they also bring plenty of new considerations in terms of privacy, security, and general management. Mobile Device Management (MDM) Solutions Technology experts are implementing MDM solutions in response to...
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If you're not using the OneDrive cloud storage feature built into Windows 10, you're missing out. It's taken a few years, but Microsoft has meticulously developed OneDrive into a solid, reliable, immensely useful service that gives you 5GB of cloud storage for free; if you have an Office 365 account, you get a terabyte of online storage with your subscription. For those of us who use...
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Microsoft’s cloud based Office 365 offers businesses the office applications of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and OneNote, file storage and sharing of 1TB per user, along with world class email, calendar and contacts. Skype, IM, HD video conferencing and corporate social networks combine with digital storytelling tools to deliver a true ‘solution in a box’. Would you business benefit from...
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