Microsoft Envision Conference: One Big Takeaway for Small Business
Leaders across industries are looking for ways to make smarter, faster decisions that will give their business a strategic advantage. Whether a business leader looking to improve productivity and business processes, or a tech leader looking for solutions that ensure security, compliance and operational efficiency, the Microsoft Envision Conference provided the insights and strategies that […]
Is Citrix the Solution for Your Business?
Cutting down on IT costs, improving collaboration, and maintaining security. Any of that ring a bell? Businesses everywhere are migrating towards a new desktop transformation – one that includes less hassle, a centralized database/file system, and universal accessibility. Let’s face it, small businesses don’t have the time or resources to deal with petty updates or […]
Ransomware Protection: What You Need to Know
“It’s true that there’s an increase in focus on attacking corporate entities.” – Grayson Milbourne, Security Intelligence Director for Internet Security Firm Webroot. Company breaches of personally identifiable information (PII) happened in stunning proportions in 2015, and now, in 2016, ransomware appears to be similarly scary. Scarier still, few of the popular operating systems are […]
Simple Solutions: Slash IT Costs & Increase Effectiveness
The world of IT is complicated. Even with a qualified advisor, the language of computers and programming is above people’s heads at times. And that’s okay. Businesses don’t need to know the ins & outs of the IT industry to be successful. They need productivity and effective budgeting to maximize their resources and produce the […]
How to Keep Malware From Tearing Into Your Network
Malware (and more recently, ransomware) are both massive threats when it comes to network health. The importance of proper protection and a strategized response are even more important in the business world, where a large connection of employees can lead to increased risk of infection. The consequences are dire when you consider all of the […]
Cybersecurity Education Becoming a Critical Investment for CIOs
As the threat of cyber attacks across the world continues to rise, the International Data Corporation (IDC) has released new insights that show how organizations are struggling to implement the basic safeguards to protect their data. It’s an urgent concern to be sure, as a lack of internet security can lead to a data breach, […]
First Look: Microsoft’s Massive New Windows Anniversary Update
Microsoft’s new anniversary update has been rolled out to Windows Insiders, and the reviews thus far have been fairly positive. The company’s new Windows 10 Anniversary preview includes updates to the Action Center, Windows Ink, Cortana, and a completely overhauled interface. It’s a large step forward to be sure, but with any large project of […]
It’s Time to Uninstall QuickTime for PC. Here’s Why.
If your PC is still running QuickTime, it’s time to act quickly. Unfortunately, Apple discontinued its support for the PC version of QuickTime 7 back in August 2015, and many have yet to get the memo. The 11-year-old multimedia application is still installed on many Windows PCs, and as with any outdated software, security flaws […]
What the New Windows 10 Update Means to You
We reported on Microsoft’s new Windows 10 Anniversary Update in a previous blog, but since the acclaimed overhaul is receiving so much attention, we’ve decided to revisit the topic from another perspective. What does the New Windows 10 Update Mean to Me? In all sincerity, it’s a great question, but the update really doesn’t mean […]
The Foggy Future of Cloud Technology
As organizations have adopted cloud computing at increasing levels in recent years, we’ve begun to hear about cloud technology all the time – whether on tv, the internet, or in business conferences. But even if it may seem like a relatively new concept, cloud computing has been around for the better part of a decade […]