Value of Office 365 The reasons to transition to Office 365 are plentiful. It offers global access to Office programs and remote storage of all work products. It is also strong on the collaborative front as Exchange, Lync, Sharepoint, and the social application Yammer have all been brought into its fold. Organizations of all sizes can benefit from […]
Businesses have become increasingly reliant upon their IT resources and for most, computer downtime translates directly to idle employees, missed sales opportunities, and losses on their business’s bottom line. That is why we are committed to providing the finest available IT support services for our clients in the Los Angeles area, 24 hours a day, 7
The word “server” in IT circles is becoming somewhat confusing because it has traditionally referred to a true, physical machine, such as a rack or blade system. However, it is becoming more and more common for network architects to leverage the power of server virtualization to make their networks more elastic, economical, and maintainable. Administrators are gradually
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Many businesses would like to move more of their IT operations to the cloud, but are concerned about the possibility that their operations may suffer disruptions during the transition. This is particularly true of the email services, frequently provided by Microsoft Exchange, which have become a 24 hour a day stream of information upon which
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No one likes to consider the “what ifs.” But if you are a business that depends on 24/7 access to data and applications, you could find yourself in financial ruin should a catastrophic event occur. This is why an effective backup and disaster recovery plan must be an essential part of every company’s agenda. Consider the events
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Whether a small or medium sized business each one is in need of an IT infrastructure and software solution. With that in mind, the question for small businesses is this: is it better to use IT outsourcing or is an in-house solution preferable? Although there are certainly benefits and limitations for each side, it is fairly clear
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Microsoft Office 365 has changed the shape of business and the ease of product integration beyond anything you’ve seen before. Businesses everywhere are going from a web presence in the market to having an office on-line. But, there is one issue you need to manage. The New Office 365 program provides features and benefits that can give you numerous
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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
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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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
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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