Best practices for switching to Office 365

More and more small and medium-sized businesses are making the switch from on-premises systems to cloud-hosted Office 365. If you’re one of them, you need to ensure a smooth and secure transition. Here’s what you need to do. Identify your company’s sensitive data… Most files housed within your servers contain sensitive commercial and personal data

By |2019-11-13T15:44:15+00:00July 25th, 2018|Office|

4 misconceptions about the Cloud

Cloud computing has given companies affordable and flexible solutions to deal with rapidly advancing technological demands. However, for the small business owner, there are still many common misunderstandings about using cloud services. Here are a few things some businesses owners misunderstand about the cloud. #1. Cloud infrastructures are unsecure Information security is a necessity for

By |2019-11-13T15:44:41+00:00July 18th, 2018|Web & Cloud|

Quick review: why you need virtualization

With virtualization, you can make software see several distinct computers even if there is only one, or make several computers register as one supercomputer. That may sound simple, but it’s far from it. Of course the benefits are well worth it; here are just a few. More technology uptime Virtualization vendors use fancy names for

By |2019-11-13T15:44:55+00:00July 12th, 2018|Virtualization|

WordPress security updates: Yay or nay?

WordPress (WP) websites play a crucial role in establishing a business’s online presence. One way WP developers keep business owners safe and happy is by providing regular security updates that protect sites from unauthorized access. But why do websites sometimes crash after an update, and what can you do to prevent that from happening? Be

By |2019-11-13T15:46:31+00:00June 29th, 2018|Web & Cloud|

Situations perfect for virtual desktops

Managing an office full of computers and mobile devices is a nightmare especially in regulated industries. But with a virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI), employees can access all the features of a personal computer from almost any mobile device. Here are a few use cases for this emerging technology: Healthcare In an industry where every file

By |2019-11-13T15:48:04+00:00June 26th, 2018|Virtualization|

Business phones: How long should they last?

Good communication remains critical to the success of a business. A company should have an efficient and effective business phone system for internal and external communication. And given the rapid developments in technology, it’s important to invest in a phone system that lasts. Different phone systems Phones have come a long way, from analog landlines

By |2019-11-13T15:48:30+00:00June 25th, 2018|VoIP|

Simple Tricks to Create More Windows 10 Space

More room for documents and files on your desktop means more time and freedom to enjoy your Windows 10 device. Unfortunately, as total file size gets larger, keeping your hard drive clean remains a never-ending battle. Use these simple techniques to free up more space on your Windows 10 computer. Delete junk on Files Windows

By |2019-11-14T06:59:05+00:00May 2nd, 2018|Windows|

Microsoft’s free virtualization upgrade

One of the greatest things about cloud-based virtualization is that updates are rolled out by providers and don’t require end users to do anything. In the latest example of this, Microsoft just drastically increased the speed of its virtual machines for almost everyone using its platform. Azure: Microsoft’s virtualization platform As a full-service cloud solution,

By |2019-11-14T07:06:25+00:00January 30th, 2018|Virtualization|

Groups, Yammer, and Teams defined

While most Office 365 apps serve a unique purpose, tools like Outlook Groups, Yammer, and Microsoft Teams can all be used to communicate and collaborate with coworkers. However, there are subtle differences in the way they can be used, and today we’ll break it down for you. Outlook Groups With Outlook Groups, every member gets

By |2019-11-14T07:18:39+00:00January 26th, 2018|Office|

2017’s most valuable IT solutions

It’s the perfect time of year to evaluate last year’s technology investments and make adjustments for the year to come. Whether 2017 left you with extra cash in your pocket or desperate for a better way to get work done, here’s a roundup of the best IT news from the past year. Small businesses love

By |2019-11-10T03:21:58+00:00January 2nd, 2018|Business|