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In 2017, data breaches cost companies an average of $7.35 million. Many of these companies are not in a position to survive data loss or high and unexpected expenses. That’s why it’s important to have backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solutions in place. BDR is a business feature meant to protect a company from data…

The need for IT solutions continues to grow at an alarming pace. It’s expected the industry will reach $193 billion by 2019, a 12.5% Compound Annual Growth Rate. It’s no wonder small businesses are struggling to keep up with IT demand while being able to retain high levels of services without sacrificing profits. If this…

Coming up in the last quarter of 2017, many businesses and IT executives have begun to turn their attention to the ways they can use technology to complete their 2018 objectives. That is why we have created this list of five cloud computing trends that the most strategic businesses will be using in the coming…

All business owners know that it’s wise to back up their data. The difficult part is figuring out which backup strategy works best: onsite or offsite. Which strategy will work best for your business? Keep reading to learn more about each approach so that you can choose the best data backup strategy. Using On-Site Backup…

We all know the importance of having a website with maximum uptime. When your site’s down, your traffic is down, which is bad for business. Using the right host is key to ensuring your site is up the majority of the time. Besides having a superior web host, there are other methods you can use….

It was recently found that 25% of Microsoft Surface laptops will break within two years. Ouch! While most computers are a lot more resilient, there’s a good chance they’ll need at least a minor repair at some point. Whether it’s your laptop or desktop, computer failure can set your business operations back and needs to…

Computers are an integral part of any workplace these days for everything from payroll to word processing. As Murphy’s Law states, whenever something can go wrong, it often will. While computers are a tremendous addition to any workplace, something will go wrong. When things get tough, your business needs a great IT support team. Every…

There’s nothing more frustrating than spending hours on the phone with IT trying to solve a problem you can’t put your finger on with minimal help. With new technologies emerging every day, IT issues aren’t going anywhere. Setting yourself up with an elite infrastructure support service is key to increased productivity and stress-free workdays. With…

Silicon Valley is always shaping the next information technology trends. Staying on top of them, however, is important for everyone, not just those of us who want to start the next Facebook or Twitter. IT is the backbone of every business. Read on to know what you can expect out of the tech industry as…

Telephone communications isn’t a new tool for business. Nonetheless, this doesn’t mean you have to stick to the same old-fashioned methods. If you’re still using analog landlines, then your company is already light years behind. Analog lines are the dial-up of the telephone industry. Just like you’ve transferred over to high-speed broadband internet, consider crossing…

Every day, the world becomes more interconnected through the internet of things (IoT). When imagining the almost endless convenience and efficiency that this will bring, one can hardly help but feel a sense of excitement. On the flip side, there is a rightful concern about the potential problems that can result from IoT security challenges….

If you’ve kept up with tech news within the last few months, you’ve likely heard about the influx of ransomware affecting thousands of businesses. Programs, such as Locky or WannaCry, are costing companies billions of dollars in lost productivity and revenue. These nasty bits of malware disguise themselves as everything from the FBI to trusted…