• A Look at the Value of a Cyber Security Plan for Your Business

    A Look at the Value of a Cyber Security Plan for Your Business

    Cyber security has rapidly emerged as one of the top priorities for businesses of all different sizes and specialties. Almost every organization relies on the World Wide Web for business purposes. From online communications to web purchases, data storage in the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT), it seems like nearly everything is dependent […]
  • A Look at Whether Outsourcing Your Company’s IT Work Is the Right Move

    A Look at Whether Outsourcing Your Company’s IT Work Is the Right Move

    When it comes to IT support, small businesses find it nearly impossible to employ an in-house team of specialists. Most small- to medium-sized businesses find it prudent to outsource the work to IT specialists who can provide support on an as-needed basis. Let’s take a deeper look at whether outsourcing your company’s IT work is […]
  • Why The Customer Experience Is So Important In Customer Service

    Why The Customer Experience Is So Important In Customer Service

    With the rise of social media and increased competition across so many industries, we have seen a considerable shift in the traditional approach to customer service. In the past, the focus was all about the end result. So much attention was given to such things as average call handling time, and moving through the calls […]
  • Skype’s Cost and Performance Benefits for Small and Medium Businesses

    Skype’s Cost and Performance Benefits for Small and Medium Businesses

    Skype is an invaluable tool for any business, with benefits in both cost and performance. It is important to understand these benefits to identify the best solutions for your business. Benefit 1: Clarity Any user of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems appreciates call clarity. The scratchy audio of conventional phones (even landlines) is […]
  • Why IT Outsourcing Is the Secret to an Improved ROI

    Why IT Outsourcing Is the Secret to an Improved ROI

    When it comes to determining an exact dollar amount to spend on IT outsourcing, keep a number of key factors in mind. For starters, there is no “right” or “wrong” answer to the question of “how much should I spend?” Every company has its own unique goals that need to be addressed by this decision. […]
  • The Top 5 Cyber Security Issues of 2016

    The Top 5 Cyber Security Issues of 2016

    In 2015, I witnessed numerous, high-profile cyber attacks. It began with the pilfering of tens of millions of social-security records at a major health insurer. Then I noticed infiltrations of major global hospitality firms and hotel chains such as Hyatt Starwood and Hilton following these attacks. I expect the attacks to become more frequent, farther […]
  • Warning from U.S. Homeland Security–Uninstall QuickTime

    Warning from U.S. Homeland Security–Uninstall QuickTime

    Warning to Window users with QuickTime installed on their computers–uninstall it, now. Clients on our managed IT services agreements currently have this addressed.  Questions?  Call us immediately. According to a statement issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Computer Emergency Readiness Team: “Computers using unsupported QuickTime software may increase risks from viruses and other […]
  • Top 5 Advantages of Microsoft Office for Business

    Top 5 Advantages of Microsoft Office for Business

    Originally released all the way back in 1990, Microsoft Office evolved from its simple origins into the dominant productivity suite on the planet. According to research conducted by Softpedia, there were over a billion Microsoft Office users worldwide as of 2012 – many of whom were business users. There are a wide range of different […]
  • Mysterious Hacking Group Has Had Access to Government Records for Years

    Mysterious Hacking Group Has Had Access to Government Records for Years

    Earlier in April, the FBI warned that a group of foreign government-backed hackers known as APT6 has been compromising commercial and governmental networks and stealing information from them since 2011. This surprising news, revealed in an alert the agency issued, stated that these groups are still continuing their activities even after it was discovered that […]
  • Here’s What You Need to Know About Facebook’s Secret Message Folder

    Here’s What You Need to Know About Facebook’s Secret Message Folder

    If you are like most people, you don’t even know that Facebook contains a secret message folder. No, this secret message folder is not the same as the “Others” message folder that is often overlooked for months on-end, as emails from senders languish unread because you forget to check them. Instead, this secret message folder […]
  • Top Ten Ways To Create A Strong Password

    Top Ten Ways To Create A Strong Password

    Creating a password is not as easy as it has been in the past. People today are forced to make stronger passwords and keep track of several different ones. While this may seem complicated, it is important to create a strong password so that your information can be kept safe and secure. Use these tips […]
  • US and Canadian Governments Issue Ransomware Warnings

    US and Canadian Governments Issue Ransomware Warnings

    In a day and age where information is king and the internet is used for nearly every business transaction that is made it is now more important than ever that companies protect themselves against potential invasion of privacy and stealing of information. Both the U.S. and Canadian government in recent months have issued warnings to […]