There are few things more unimaginable and scary for most businesses than losing valuable data. Oftentimes, this data is irreplaceable. In days gone by, this necessitated backing up data periodically, either to CDs or to tape backups, or in some cases to another onsite server. Today, though, there is a better way to leverage the […]
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Small businesses may rely on employees or contractors who telecommute, working at least part of the time from home or other off-site locations. To keep any telecommuters on your payroll efficient and connected to you and your other employees without interruption, you’ll need to develop ways to exchange information quickly and securely between different work
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Our local small business owners here in Los Angeles are always on the lookout for innovative ways to get more done with less cash. IT outsourcing is one strategy that will help save time, money and disappointment. At XO we’ve talked to hundreds of entrepreneurs who have learned how to effectively manage their vendors. These helpful
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County at the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley that is home to many prominent entertainment companies and production facilities, including Warner Bros. Entertainment and Walt Disney Studios, in addition to a commercial airport and a thriving shopping district. Businesses in all of these areas, regardless of
As global climate change becomes an increasingly pressing issue on the world stage, businesses everywhere are doing everything they can to minimize their carbon footprints and mitigate the damage being done to the environment. To that end, a great first step to take on the journey toward carbon neutrality and energy efficiency is the optimization
When you are responsible for coordinating multiple accounts and ensuring that both you and your team can access all of your important contacts, emails, and information anytime, anywhere, there is no better solution than cloud computing. And as cloud computing has gained ground in the computing world and begun to shape the way business is
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Managing a business in which all of your employees are under one roof can be difficult enough, but when any number of your workers are checking in remotely, everything becomes significantly more complicated. The added separation makes it difficult to coordinate operations and the ability to reliably share data and communicate quickly become of the
Communication is crucial to any worthwhile relationship, but it is of the utmost importance to your business. Thankfully, modern technology has provided us with multiple methods of communication, from email to voicemail. The only problem is: for a small business, the cost of phone systems and telephone bills can quickly add up. That is why
Get to XO before Viruses Get to You Much like the human body, your computer is susceptible to infection. Such infections can come in the form of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, keystroke loggers, or other types of malware (these infections are often incorrectly lumped together under the term, “virus”). But what are these infections, why
Santa Monica IT Outsourcing – As native Angelenos, the team at XOverture is familiar with the personality of each different part of the city. We know that Santa Monica combines the beauty of the California coast with a thriving city lifestyle. Businesses in Santa Monica are lucky to benefit from this blend of nature and
Culver City has a long history of housing a variety of flourishing businesses. Once the home of MGM Studios and the Hughes Aircraft Company (owned by Hollywood luminary Howard Hughes), Culver City was virtually built on the shoulders of prolific companies and remains an economic hotspot to this day. Nowadays, the so-called “Heart of Screenland”
One of L.A.’s most vibrant neighborhoods is the city of West Hollywood, where the very best of Southern California culture, art, food, and music collide. Nicknamed the “Creative City,” this area nestled between Hollywood and Beverly Hills also boasts a thriving business life, housing some of the country’s best companies. Ticketmaster, House of Blues, Suissa
Beverly Hills is without a doubt one of California’s most famous neighborhoods. Known for its affluence, prestige, fashion, luxury, and fine dining, this pearl of Los Angeles has developed a tone of myth and legend told all around the world. What these companies and their local brethren have in common is not only their upscale
Here’s a brief introduction to the Exchange 2010 Event Logs. If you haven’t already so, be sure to check out Windows 2008 Event Log post as well. Combing the event logs should be part of your daily system checks as an IT Professional. First go to Administrative Tools on a Windows Server and open Event
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If you have either a black MacBook, white MacBook or a MacBook Pro, they attract dirt, oil & other blemishes which make them look unattractive. It is crucial to clean your White MacBook before it starts giving a brown shade. Find a micro fiber cloth & alcohol-free electronic cleaning solution and follow the steps below
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