Q. What do you give someone running their own business during the holiday season? A. A break. Sound familiar? You’re running your own business. You’re putting everything into it. You rarely have time off. What you really can use is … a break. But that could mean closing down or leaving all the critical business system [...]
Every business needs PCs, servers, printers, network gear, data security hardware or software. Fortunately, Section 179 of the IRS tax code lets small businesses better manage their IT budgets. They can write off the entire cost of computer equipment and off-the-shelf software purchased and put in use before December 31, 2015. 179 Recap Most people [...]
When it comes to your business’s hardware and software, it pays dividends to be proactive instead of reactive. The end game is to eliminate downtime, unplanned expenses and improve productivity. However, many businesses squeeze as much life from their technology assets as possible. The downside can be unexpected expenses and headaches as equipment inevitably breaks [...]
The dangers of gambling with unsupported & unsecure software When it comes to continued use of outdated software, are you putting your business in danger of losing vital data and information? Is your business a ticking time bomb ready to explode into a potential abyss of bankruptcy and going “out of business”? If your business’s [...]
Many times, businesses suffer not only the financial devastations caused by data loss, but they suffer the loss of client confidence. Both are equally devastating and determine whether a business can survive. The industries that typically suffer the most frequent and expensive breaches are healthcare, financial, pharmaceuticals, transportation and communications. More than one-third of attacks [...]
Let’s face it. As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to increase operating efficiencies and save money. And, technology is a great tool in which to accomplish those undertakings. […]
Nearly 150 billion emails are sent daily. Close to 50% of business email users believe email reduces the day-to-day need for file storage. Now, you may account for only a small portion of that massive number. But, that said … is your data safe? Is downtime in your future? Undoubtedly, many of those emails have [...]
Countless businesses trust Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to deploy, manage and support infrastructure solutions both in the cloud and on-premise. The reason is simple. They are the best at eliminating downtime and providing superb user support. Savvy businesses also recognize the value engaging their MSP in the search and support for the right applications and [...]
Windows Server 2003 Deadline Nears Nearly a year ago Microsoft Windows XP support came to an end. Now, we are rapidly approaching Windows Server 2003, aka SBS 2003, end of life. Are you ready? If you aren’t, what will you do when you wake up the morning of July 15, 2015 … the day after [...]
