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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…

The average small business spends around seven percent of revenue on IT. What you may not know is your IT could be costing you more than that. IT affects almost every business function these days. If your IT is not streamlined, it could be affecting your productivity and running up costs. Managed IT services could…

4.5 billion data records were exposed in the first half of 2018. Your data is vital to your company, and the last thing you want to happen is for it to fall into the wrong hands. Even though you may think your data is secure, careless employees can accidentally cause a data breach. Read on…

55% of the world’s population has access to the Internet. While the Internet can bring us great things, it can also be the harbinger of destruction. Dangerous websites exist on the Internet, which can wreak havoc to your home or business in more ways than one. In this article, we will go over a small…

In 2018, tools and apps based on AI technology made an impact in many different industries. This year, we should see more of the same. As AI continues to advance, companies, such as Google and Amazon, will continue investing in it. Among other things, this will help bring AI closer to consumers. Want to know…

According to the Institute of Internal Auditors, North America, the mission of an internal audit is “to enhance and protect organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.” Management systems, like the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 14001 ISO 9001), provide guidance. They specify documented schedules for internal audits. They stress that…