In business, as in life, there's the saying you don't know what you don't know. Regarding technology in your business, I'm sure you've already covered things like IT support. Most businesses now adopt an outsourced "managed service" for all things to do with IT & Technology. Depending on the size of your business, there may even be an internal team that works closely with a managed service provider. This is very common and one of our core services. However, depending on your service … [Read more...]

Software licenses can be a major expense for businesses, particularly for those that rely on multiple software programs to run their operations. While these licenses are often necessary for productivity and efficiency, they can also take up a significant portion of a company's budget. As a business owner, it's important to budget effectively for software licenses in order to make the most of your investment. Here are some tips for budgeting for software licenses effectively: Determine your … [Read more...]

Number 1 Twitter Twitter is facing accusations of a cover-up in regards to a massive data breach that has affected millions of users in the US and EU. Cybersecurity expert Chad Loder alerted the public to the breach on November 23, 2022, stating that it occurred no earlier than 2021 and had not been previously reported. This comes after Twitter admitted to a separate data breach in July 2022 that affected millions of accounts." Number 2 Bidencash An alarming data breach has exposed over 1.2 … [Read more...]

As we’ve already highlighted, many businesses are now planning for possible power outages and blackouts. The one question we’ve been hearing from many of our clients is what needs to be turned off and when? From an IT and facilities perspective, it’s worth writing up a checklist for your office on what exactly needs to be turned off manually and in what sequence. If you are still relying on physical servers, there’s a good chance you’ll have to get your current IT partner to … [Read more...]

With the recent news of possible power outages due to increased demand for energy, many business owners are wondering what they should do if such a scenario plays out.   In this article, we will dive deep into the primary factors your current IT provider should be implementing on your behalf to reduce the risk of a critical IT failure due to power loss.   The most significant factor that will protect you is a cloud 1st mobile/hybrid workforce.   That means all … [Read more...]