Category Archives: Managed 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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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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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 Maybe they’re old and out of date.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 […]
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What hardware and software do you need for your remote office?

How to Create a Secure Remote Office Environment You probably know the advantages of having your staff work remotely. A 2016 study published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that 38% of employees in the management, financial operations, business and other related professions performed at least some of their work from home leading […]
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Is it Time Your Company Switched to Remote Work?

7 Signs It’s Time to Switch to a Remote Workforce Allowing employees to work remotely from home is a big step that many companies are hesitant to take. While many understand that mix of in-office and remote work will ultimately be good for business, this type of transition requires sufficient preparation both from employees and […]
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5 Signs it’s Time to Start Investing in New Tech

When is it worth investing in the latest tech for your business? Technological advancements are signs of progress. Every year, we see all sorts of inventions that businesses could use to improve their operations. While many would love to have all these innovations, knowing when it’s worth investing in new technology could help businesses make […]
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IT Asset Protection: Top Strategies for Manufacturing Operations

Many manufacturing businesses operate in harsh environments. With various production stages and tight timelines to follow, those in the manufacturing industry depend so much on information technology to keep business running smoothly. When it comes to choosing and using any type of hardware, it’s important to make sure it can take the demands of your […]
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Solving IT Problems on Construction Sites

Optimizing the IT Environment for Your Construction Business Technology has changed the way construction contractors do business. Real-time monitoring of project progress, onsite and offsite communication, and automation of various processes has been slowly integrated into construction management processes. Advancements implemented on every level of an organization have the potential to solve long-standing issues faced […]
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IT Best Practices: Do you invest in technology or training?

In information technology, best practices beat best products. Information technology is a field people often view in terms of things—hardware, software, networks, data. Organizations frequently disconnect these programs and devices from the way in which they implement them. According to this mindset, the job of the IT department is to set everything up, not determine […]
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4 Ways Managed IT Can Improve Manufacturing Efficiency

How you can streamline your business by staying on top of manufacturing technology Manufacturing businesses know how critical a smooth production process is to a healthy business. In a competitive industry, where marginal improvements can translate to major gains on a business’s bottom line, business leaders are looking for the best means to improve manufacturing […]