Author Archives: Brightline IT

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Does Your Business Have a Database Backup Strategy?

Top Database Backup Business Solutions to Keep Your Businesses Running According the National Archives and Records Administration, nearly the 93% of businesses that lost their data for 10 days or more due to a disaster went out of business within one year of the disaster. Even more disturbing, the Contingency Planning & Strategic Research Corp […]
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IT Project Prioritization: Balancing Risk and Opportunity

How Should You Prioritize Technology Investments? Many businesses have a rolling list of IT upgrades that require consideration. Is it more important for your business to upgrade your Internet, or invest in new servers? Should you push funds toward a new software tool that might boost your office’s efficiency? Or are new compliance and security […]
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Wired vs. Wireless Internet: What’s Best for Your Office?

How to make an informed decision between WiFi and Ethernet. Many of us are so used to working via a WiFi Internet connection at home, in coffee shops, and every time we’re on our phone, that we’re tempted to think that hard-wired Internet is no longer necessary. However, before you decide to do away with […]
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How to Secure Data Effectively for Remote Work Employees

Five Data Security Strategy Tips to Start Using Now Whether you’ve already adapted a virtual office environment or are still thinking about it, developing a data security strategy is critical when factoring in the needs of a remote workforce. According to a report by Cisco, nearly 6% of employees admitted to transferring files between work […]
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Does Your Business Need to Be PCI Compliant?

How to Protect Your Client’s Identity Incidents of identity theft in 2016 were higher than incidents logged in 2015 by 40%. As more and more consumers shop and pay bills online, it’s critical that businesses accepting credit card payments meet security standards. This way, they can protect their clientele from unauthorized credit card access and […]
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Should You Upgrade Your Internet Connection?

Everything You Need to Know About Choosing the Right Internet Connection for Your Business In today’s fast-paced and connected world, a stable high-speed Internet service for businesses is not an option but a necessity. This is one of the reasons many companies invest in the best infrastructure and a reliable Internet service provider. There are […]
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What Are Your IT Needs for Moving into a New Office?

You’re moving into an existing structure. Will your new office support your IT needs? For many businesses, moving into new office space comes with a fresh set of IT demands. We’ve already discussed how to plan for IT in an office space under construction, but existing spaces require a different kind of planning. During construction, […]
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Should You Buy Servers, or Switch to Cloud Hosting?

What server solution will best fit your business needs? You have a problem with your office servers. Maybe they’re old and out of date. They’re running out of space. Or they can no longer keep up with the demands of your growing company. No matter the cause, you know it’s time to either buy servers for […]