OSG & Cisco: Small and Midsize Business Specialization
Let’s get right to the point. OSG has once again achieved Cisco’s Small and Midsize Business Specialization. We’ve been a Cisco Value Added Reseller in Illinois since 1998, providing our clients with Cisco network equipment, including routers, switches, and hubs, and security services through firewalls to continue to build efficient IT solutions for their businesses. […]
Don Sofolo Elected to the Itasca Bank & Trust Co. Board of Directors
Today, we’d like to congratulate our president, Don Sofolo, in his latest achievement. Itasca Bank & Trust Co. recently elected Don as their newest director. Don founded Outsource IT Solutions Group, Inc. in 1998 to create cost-efficient IT systems and solutions to assist small and medium-sized businesses’ growth through technology. His well-versed knowledge from holding […]
Is The Wait For The Surface Pro 5 Finally Over?
The wait for the Surface Pro 5 may soon be coming to an end. While details on the official release date and features are pending, rumors on Microsoft’s Surface Pro 5 have continued to circulate. Release date rumors suggest one of the following (according to a recent article by Yibada): The “laplet” will be released […]
OSG’s 18th Anniversary: Stabilization in a Shifting Tech World
A lot has changed since 1998. The Europeans finally agreed on a single currency, the Euro, while Microsoft became the biggest company in the world, worth $261 billion on the NYSE. The United States announced its first budget surplus in over 30 years, and a little company called Google filed for incorporation that fall. Meanwhile, […]
Facts and Solutions to Spark Employee Productivity
Employee productivity is determined by how efficiently work is being done. Productivity is determined by the amount of work produced over a period of time. With the ever-changing advancements in technology from mobile devices to social media, it’s hard not to engage with it constantly, including in the workplace. Take a look at these recent […]
Phase-Change Memory: The New, Revolutionary Memory Storage Technology
As technology has continued to evolve, the demand for larger, quicker, and reliable storage has increased. A recent article by Phys Org has introduced a revolutionary memory technology that will greatly change the future of storage. IBM scientists’ new device, Phase-Change Memory (PCM), can reliably store 3 bits of data per cell. Due to its […]
The Many Benefits of Help Desk IT Support
Like anything else, not all help desks are created equal. Most (if not all) operating systems have their own built-in help desk-type function, though we’d be lying if we said these were a good option. Truth is, navigating through a questionnaire that’s meant to troubleshoot common issues usually won’t do too much for you. The […]
Challenges Facing the Indian IT Sector & How to Overcome Them
Due to performance and legal issues from India’s IT sector within the last year, relying on overseas IT services is no longer the best option for your company’s IT needs. In a recent article from Business Standard, the publication sheds light on the current state of IT outsourcing industry. India’s $150-billion IT sector is the […]
Your Complete Malware Protection Checklist
Malware is everywhere these days. Businesses, individuals, and even servers can be affected at any time. While there is no surefire way to block 100% of threats at all times, you should still take the proper precautionary measures to ensure you’re protecting your data to the best of your ability. The following checklist details the […]
The Nuts & Bolts of an IT Strategy
IT – one of the most dreaded, painful abbreviations to average office workers everywhere. If left to their own devices, glitches, bugs, and errors can become office plagues in no time. Oftentimes, workers won’t feel as though it’s their responsibility or place to deal with anything of the sort. That’s where the IT Strategy comes […]