Does your software scale? Your company’s success depends on many things, not the least of which is keeping your software and services functioning 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are all types of problems that can shut you down, but one of the most seemingly unfair ones is having your software fail […]
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Why you should involve your IT team early in your new building plans. Making the decision to relocate your business to a new space can be a very challenging (and rewarding) experience. Whether you’ve outgrown your current building, or business requirements demand a change of venue, the need for a new building often comes at […]
Priorities and Preparation: Being Proactive You don’t need to be a student of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to know that being proactive vs. being reactive gets better results. And yet, we often see organizations fail to be proactive when it comes to their IT resources. This is due in large part to a number […]
Compliance, Consequences, and Your Company As the need for data storage increases, and digital payments and record keeping eclipse their traditional counterparts, regulatory compliance becomes critically important. Some organizations already understand this, but not all take compliance seriously. For some, it’s just something they overlook or don’t prioritize. Others actively believe that as long as “nothing goes wrong,” […]
IT Security Audit: Why Your Company (Probably) Needs One How long has it been since your company had a comprehensive IT security audit? We’re not just talking about a simple scan of your systems, but an actual, in-depth audit. If it’s been longer than you care to remember then it’s probably time. An IT audit […]
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IT Disaster Plan: What’s Yours? Information technology keeps our organizations up and running. It keeps us connected, and it keeps operations chugging along, and communication clear. IT is the lifeblood of an organization and gives your business the ability to deliver results efficiently and effectively. Without IT, you won’t be able to stay mobile, agile, […]
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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Dec
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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 […]