How a Virtual Desktop Solves Your Business Mobility Challenges Mobility is no longer considered a luxury or a curiosity – it’s a necessity and an expectation. More and more businesses are working with employees, contractors, and business partners who work remotely. Remote workers usually use their own equipment. However, they depend on their company to provide them […]
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Private Cloud Hosting: Innovation Equals Future Success and Stability Cloud computing has topped the IT list of buzzwords for several years, and it’s stayed relevant because it’s a field rife with innovation. First, it was a way to ditch your physical servers and streamline your staff. Then it began to be a fertile field for […]
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How to Create an Effective IT Budget that Won’t Break the Bank You might find that the needs of your IT department don’t always align with the realities of your budget. The goal of your IT department should be to continuously improve infrastructure and processes. But many businesses struggle with striking a balance between highly […]
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Avoid Continuity Fails Business continuity is one of the biggest concerns we hear from our Michigan clients. There are a number of risks, threats, and vulnerabilities that halt business operations online. These threats include malicious software, natural disasters, and power outages. What if you loose your Internet connection? What if it’s down for hours or […]
Is Human Error the Biggest Threat to Your Business? Accidents happen. You delete a file by mistake. You forget to backup your data. Or you accidentally leave your laptop on the plane. When you lose sensitive information, it can put your business into a tail-spin that can take thousands of dollars to recover from. Human […]
How to Keep Your Data Safe on Public Wi-Fi Networks Whether it’s a coffee shop, airport, or hotel, at some point, you’re bound to find yourself doing business outside of the office. Sharing files and sensitive information over the Internet is especially risky if you’re using a public Wi-Fi network. Follow these tips to keep […]
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Know Your Enemy Computer viruses: they’re annoying spammy, and seemingly everywhere you go online. You’ve probably dealt with computer viruses in the past, but what steps have you taken to protect your company from malware attacks? Malware attacks are common, and one of the biggest threats to your business security. Malware is designed to steal […]
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Your servers are out of date. Buy new ones, or migrate to the Cloud? If you’re like many growing Michigan businesses, you’ve probably reached a point where your company servers can no longer cope with the expanding needs of your company. Maybe you’ve added new staff, or want to move to a more mobile environment. […]
How consolidating your cloud services can boost your productivity Many of our Michigan clients began their Cloud integration long before they came to us. It started when they opened a Dropbox account in order to share large files with a client. Then they opened a business Gmail account and moved their email client to the […]
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Why investing in a preventative IT management service is better for your business. Most of us are born procrastinators. We put off going to the doctor for our annual check-up. We skip our regular cleaning at the dentist. And we delay upgrading our computer systems until a crisis forces our hand. But in each of […]