5 Things SMBs Need To Know When Getting Started with Advanced Storage Solutions

When your business was in its infancy, you might have been able to sustain it with only the storage capacity available on your battered laptop. But, as your business has changed and expanded, so have the tools you use. An exponentially increasing customer base, inventory and order history can quickly bog down standard hard drives, slowing things to a crawl. [...]

By |2025-07-25T08:21:08-05:00July 6, 2016|Business, Cloud Computing, Data, Managed Services, Small Business, Storage Solutions|Comments Off on 5 Things SMBs Need To Know When Getting Started with Advanced Storage Solutions

4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Office 365 But Should

So you’ve ventured into the world of Microsoft Office 365, and you want to make the most of your investment. You’re not alone. Over 22 million people now subscribe to the online productivity suite. With a number of different packages and an ever-expanding menu of applications, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by this massive product. Some of 365’s best features [...]

By |2025-07-22T08:36:30-05:00June 8, 2016|Business, Cloud Computing, Company Success|Comments Off on 4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Office 365 But Should

3 Easy Steps Toward Reducing Data Costs and Risks

Most business operations revolve around data, whether it’s developing new marketing campaigns, launching products, budgeting or anything in between. It’s no surprise that companies spend a lot of money to secure their data from risks and the associated costs. On average, small- to mid-sized companies spend nearly 7 percent of their revenue on IT and data management, an expense second [...]

By |2016-05-18T15:38:08-05:00May 18, 2016|Business, Communications, Company Success, Network Security|Comments Off on 3 Easy Steps Toward Reducing Data Costs and Risks

The True Cost of IT Downtime

As wonderful as technology is, it’s not perfect. Systems crash, Malware infects software, the Internet goes down and hardware fails. The effects of IT failure are far-reaching. Just one outage can end up costing a business much more than most people realize. According to one survey, IT downtime results in over $26.5 billion in lost revenue each year. The average [...]

By |2025-07-22T15:58:46-05:00May 11, 2016|Business, Company Success, Network Security, Technology|Comments Off on The True Cost of IT Downtime

The 6 Technology Issues Almost All Small Businesses Have

Technology in business can be a blessing. Other times, it can feel like a curse. When systems are running smoothly, it leads to growth and better efficiency. However when problems arise, it can bring business to a screeching halt. Having spent years in IT, I can say that I’ve just about seen it all. Here are some of the most [...]

By |2016-05-04T01:53:47-05:00May 4, 2016|Business, Customer Service, Network Security, Technology|Comments Off on The 6 Technology Issues Almost All Small Businesses Have

7 Signs You Need to Fire Your Current Managed IT Services Provider

Face it— owning a business doesn’t make you a technology expert. That’s why so many companies hire managed IT services providers. Not only do they offer timely support at your request, but many also proactively recommend cost-saving services you may not even know you needed. The great thing about outsourcing to managed services providers is having a pro to handle [...]

By |2025-07-22T15:58:54-05:00April 27, 2016|Business, Company Success, Customer Service, Network Security|Comments Off on 7 Signs You Need to Fire Your Current Managed IT Services Provider

Should You Outsource Your IT?

Great question. In short, it depends. It really boils down to economics. The size of the company is also a critical component in the decision-making process. For large enterprises, maintaining in-house IT resources can come with significant cost advantages, because these organizations typically have the large budgets necessary to grow with technological advancements. The resulting increase in productivity easily offsets [...]

By |2025-07-22T08:37:48-05:00April 11, 2016|Business, Company Success, Technology|Comments Off on Should You Outsource Your IT?

IT Tips for Office Expansion

As our economy rebounds, businesses are already thinking about expanding to meet future demands. The market is getting more competitive all the time, so being ready for it can mean all the difference for your business. While you may have scouted potential office space or crunched payroll numbers for new employees, it’s easy to get distracted from thinking about your [...]

By |2025-07-22T08:38:22-05:00April 4, 2016|Business, Communications, Company Success|Comments Off on IT Tips for Office Expansion

Why Remote Monitoring is Essential for your Business Network

One of the biggest misconceptions in network services is about how something called remote monitoring works. Some clients take the term literally and believe that the size of their business doesn’t warrant the need for a simple status checker that has no added benefit. They think: “Well, it’s good that you can see if our network is down or not, [...]

By |2025-07-22T08:39:13-05:00December 29, 2015|Business, Customer Service, Technology|Comments Off on Why Remote Monitoring is Essential for your Business Network

How to (Almost) Future Proof your Telecommunications System

Laura Hanssel – Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Harris Theater Experience: Over 13 years in the telecommunications field When I first stepped into my job as Chief Financial Officer and Executive VP for the Harris Theater, I looked into upgrading our seemingly ancient landline system. We were approaching a busy holiday season and could not afford to have [...]

By |2025-07-22T08:39:24-05:00December 22, 2015|Business, Communications, Technology|Comments Off on How to (Almost) Future Proof your Telecommunications System
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