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Over 54 percent of American-based startups have adopted a digital-first strategy. Most business owners realize the importance of using the latest technology in their day to day operations. Failing to embrace the power of technology can lead to your company losing its competitive edge. The more technology your business has in place, the higher the…

As we transfer more and more of our lives onto digital servers, there are new routines and practices we need to make a habit. Your company likely keeps its important assets on drives or on a cloud system. There are huge benefits to keeping your data stored in this way. There are also drawbacks too:…

“Keep it all in the company”, they said. “You won’t regret it”, they said. Now here you are, deeply regretting trying to manage your own IT services. Here is a newsflash: you do not have to do it alone…or at all, really. In fact, having someone manage your information technology is exactly what you need…

Data loss caused by security breaches or software errors cost millions of dollars to rectify. The average cost for every single lost file is $141 – and it is never just one record that goes missing. The cost of lost data is not just about the time taken for recovery. New security protocols, PR campaigns,…

In one year, nearly nine percent of businesses were victims of a burglary. The average sum lost in these burglaries is $8,000, which those business owners had to pay out of pocket. That is a significant sum for any small business. Protecting your business means investing in a security system that covers the potential security…

A growing number of companies are using managed services to cut costs and streamline their business operations. In fact, the managed services market is expected to reach $282 billion by 2023. This business model ensures predictable pricing, access to new technologies, and enhanced security. Managed services are a form of outsourcing. The former, though, are…

One of the biggest IT challenges you might face is making sure that servers are not affected by outages. If they are, then you want to limit the downtime to reduce the impact on those affected by the outages. Easier said than done, right? Downtime with a single server or multiple non-connected servers is not…

Did you know the average data and security breach takes 66 days to contain? These days, most businesses operate on a network, which makes them vulnerable to breaches and can put a strain on their overall infrastructure. If managing your network is distracting you from focusing on your business, then you should consider outsourcing. Read…

We sure do love our mobile devices. In 2018, a whopping 84% of Americans owned a smartphone and spent a daily average of 5 hours using them. While this may sound ridiculous, it is for a good reason. Mobile devices give us unprecedented freedom and flexibility to conduct business in the office, at home, and…

Try to search “security tips for businesses.” You will see that the top results focus on cybersecurity. It is not surprising at all. After all, companies lose more than $525 million every year due to cybercrimes. Now, if you have invested in a strong cybersecurity solution, great. Still, your security plan should also include physical…

A single data loss incident can change the landscape of your business forever, with costs averaging to $5.4 million per incident. That is just the beginning. The stakes are so much higher than just the frustration of losing work. Depending on the severity, data loss can change the public perception of your business, increasing the…

Information is everything in the modern economy, and all companies depend on technology to stay ahead. In fact, your technology affects everything from your productivity, your company culture, and the way employees treat each other. Since technology plays such a vital role, it is crucial to ensure you keep it working well. That is why…