The security protections offered by Microsoft 365 give businesses new tools to safeguard data, even on remote workstations. As any IT professional will tell you, IT security is an ever-evolving landscape, with new threats emerging each year, and new tools being developed in response. While the security arms race often feels like it is escalating… read more
7 IT Security Tips for Protecting Remote Workers
How businesses can improve their IT security while their employees work remotely. With each year, IT security for businesses becomes more complex as new security threats emerge and new technologies adapt to combat them. However, these threats don’t just come from new malware, viruses or exploitable software vulnerabilities. They also come from changes in human… read more
Need Video Conferencing? Try Microsoft Teams.
6 reasons your business should be using Microsoft Teams for Online Meetings Since the Covid-19 pandemic has caused many businesses to make an abrupt shift to working from home, offices around the country—and around the globe—have been seeking a secure, reliable, user-friendly platform for video conferencing. The irony is that, for many of them, the… read more
How to Transition to a “Remote Ready” Office Environment
As offices around the country scramble to become fully remote, here are steps you can take to set your organization up to be an effective remote workplace. Not so long ago, having a full remote office was the hallmark of startups and Silicon Valley powerhouses. For the average business, having remote workers was considered optional… read more
5 Ways Mobile Technology Helps Your Business Adapt
Businesses who take advantage of mobile technology have more flexibility to adjust to market changes. Mobile technology—and the cloud-based services that enable it—has become one of the most revolutionary forces in modern business. But, for all its reputation as a disruptor in business, mobile technology has also helped businesses adapt. From streamlined communications to increased… read more
What to Expect from a Managed IT Service Provider
What can Managed IT service providers offer your business? Your business needs extra IT support, and you’re facing a critical decision: do you hire an on-staff IT service manager? Or do you look for Managed IT services? Many businesses discount managed IT as too expensive. After all, surely it’s more affordable to hire one person… read more
How to Choose File Sync and Share Solutions for Your Business
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… read more
Should Your Business Have a BYOD Policy?
Does your company have a Bring Your Own Device policy? Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies are increasingly popular among employers and employees alike. Many employees are more comfortable using their own devices, as it allows them remote access to work documents without the hassle of a second device. And from an employer perspective, BYOD… read more
IT for Small Businesses: What You Need to Get Started
3 IT Priorities for Small Businesses As a small business, having IT systems in place that can protect and promote your business is a key concern. Each business will have different requirements, but there are some big priority items that every small business owner will want to focus on. As you address your businesses IT… read more
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… read more