Which tasks can benefit the most from IT automation, and which are unsuitable? You may have heard of IT automation as one of the top ways for businesses to improve their bottom line. Implemented correctly, IT automation can boost the productivity of your IT department, reduce downtime, and create a safer, less error-prone IT environment. […]
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Ransomware attacks are on the rise. Here’s how your business can detect and prevent them. 2017 has seen an increase in prominent ransomware attacks, and experts warn that they are likely to grow more common. So far, 2017 has seen two significant ransomware attacks: WannaCry, which began in May, and NotPetya, which followed a couple […]
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RFID technology is not for every business, but it could be right for yours. You’ve probably used Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags numerous times already. They’re embedded into passports, E-ZPass toll collection tags, and reusable public transport cards such as the Oyster card in London or the Ventra cards in Chicago. Many large businesses have also […]
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What are the benefits of a paper free office, and how can IT get you there? Have you ever been frustrated by the amount of paper your office produces? From memos to meeting notes, administration documents, and mail, paper piles up fast. And with each new document to land on your desk comes several small […]
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What you need to know to keep track of your software licenses. Software is an integral part of most businesses. There are common software licenses for programs most of use daily—such as the Microsoft Offices suite—as well as licenses for job-specific services. These might include accounting software, graphic design programs, or various metrics reporting tools. […]
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Cloud technology can make your business more efficient. Here’s how. Have you even gotten home and realized you can’t finish a project because one of the files you need is on a work computer? Or have you ever lost valuable data because you forgot to run a routine backup? Or maybe you have a tedious […]
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How can you protect your data and IT resources in case of an emergency? Each year, companies invest billions of dollars into their IT systems. These include their networks, the hardware and software on which they run, and the processes they use to manage everything. Protecting this investment should be a top priority for your […]
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How can you create an effective digital file sharing solution for your business? One of the common challenges businesses face is an effective way of sharing files and keeping them up to date. The more employees pass files around the office, the more revisions they go through. At a certain point, it becomes difficult to […]
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4 eco-friendly IT practices that can improve your business. When it comes to business and the environment, many of us feel torn. We want to follow eco-friendly practices, but we also have a company to run. How can we make environmentally-conscious decisions while also maintaining a competitive edge? The good news is that, in many […]
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4 Ways Colocation Centers are a More Cost Effective Way to Store Your Servers If you’re like many businesses, you’ve been storing company data on a server in your back room for years. Now that you’ve grown, you need more servers, and more space to store them. You may even be thinking about how to […]