“The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” Nathaniel Branden Managed service providers (MSP) have been around for a long time, but the number of businesses utilizing that IT model had been relatively low. According to Carolyn April, senior director, Industry Analysis at CompTIA, “as late as last year CompTIA found […]
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As Windows 10 is rolled out, businesses are once again reminded of the fact that technology refuses to stand still. In fact, the arrival of a new Microsoft operating system is likely one of the less-disruptive changes your company will face in the near and mid future. Larger trends, such as the ongoing shift to
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Technology is an important part of every company. When it is not working efficiently, this is something that can quickly bring the day-to-day production of a company to a standstill. This is just one of the reasons that an IT consultant is extremely valuable to a company. With the many options that are available, it
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You may not think that you need managed IT services in Los Angeles, but if you want to give your business the technological edge in this increasingly digital marketplace, it would behoove you to consider getting managed IT services. Top Elements Of Managed IT Services So, what are managed IT services? Believe it or not,
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Businesses are handling more data than ever before and traditional IT infrastructure has struggled to keep up with the resulting demands. It’s not that companies aren’t investing in the latest servers, security measures and IT professionals, it’s just that it’s increasingly expensive to do so. As the world of commerce becomes ever more digital, the
The actual inner-workings of “the cloud” can be a little hard to master if you’re not versed in the ways of tech geekery. And there’s something almost mythical about its invisibility and the fact that it is just out there — somewhere, somehow — keeping everything together. This has added enough confusion to the topic
Unfortunately, ransomware is on the rise. As noted in recent news from SC Magazine, authorities caught hackers earlier this year spreading ransomware called TeslaCrypt, which uses anonymous networks like the Tor net as well as “exploit kits“, such as Angler, to hold important documents of companies for ransom. The ransom amount ranges typically between $250-$1000,
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The technology side of your business is the engine that keeps it running. It’s difficult to separate the two as both need to be moving in the same direction at the same time. If you are the business strategist, you want to keep your focus on what you do best. Most likely, your colleagues are
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There are myriad good reasons why your company should consider moving projects and information to “the cloud”. Here are nine of the best: High Availability Store your important data on XO cloud servers, and your development team will enjoy instant access from the office, their home or anywhere else they happen to be. XO Managed
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The concept of IT consulting has evolved to a more useful place for many companies after years of in-house IT teams being on monthly or yearly payrolls. As IT issues become increasingly more complex, it’s not surprising why more and more studies show companies are turning to IT consultants rather than relying strictly on long-time
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Some recent articles point out a common problem that businesses encounter with their managed service provider: Getting services you don’t want, but not getting the services you really need. A Matter of Priorities. Proactive Offerings by Managed Service Provider According to Infosecurity Magazine, a survey from LogicNow revealed that managed service providers who offer security
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As data becomes more digitalized, your company and customer data is becoming more exposed to serious risks. Natural disasters, malware and cyber crimes can cause huge financial loss and irreparable damage to your reputation. In fact, without the proper disaster recovery or business continuity plan (BCP), a disaster may put you out of business altogether.
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Your Considerations Before Moving To The Cloud In the modern age of technological advancement, your business has new options for storage that are more cost effective and easier to use than previous solutions. Specifically, migrating your company to the cloud will offer you reduced overhead, increased access to your data, and a safeguarded backup. Before you
A Few Thoughts For The Entrepreneur Starting a business is simultaneously one of the most terrifying and most exciting things an individual can do. To maximize the exciting and minimize the terrifying, we would like to offer these tips for new small business owners from experts. We hope they will help you embark most successfully
How To Get The Most From Your Business Meetings Meetings are a great way to bring your team together, collaborate, get a vision, and inspire action. They can also be a huge waste of time. Since time is money (especially the time of busy business owners), it is crucial that you make the most of
Has Your Business Addressed These Crucial Areas A few decades ago, outlining policies on information technology was a non-issue for businesses. Today, however, it is one of the most important things a business owner can do. In our increasingly digitized age, laying out guidelines for how your business will—and will not—utilize technology will give your employees
Should Your Business Turn To Outsourcing? Small business owners are constantly faced with the issue of not having enough hands to do the work. Whether your demand is growing faster than your team or you are financially tight and looking to minimize your expense, outsourcing could be the solution for you. Here is a quick
Should Your Business Implement Productivity Software? Mid-sized and small business owners face the difficult task of keeping their staff focused and motivated. While you may have the clear vision for your business, imparting it to your team in a way that is meaningful and impactful for them can become a challenge. Additionally, unless you give
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How Utilizing Managed Cloud Services Could Serve Your Business The numbers show that the average small business has seen the value of cloud services. While in 2009 small businesses only used 1 cloud service, in 2012 they used 4 and the number is projected to grow to 7 by the end of the year. Why
What’s the importance of cloud computing in Los Angeles? Well, for now, the cloud provides you with ease and accessibility. It enables you to use your work applications any time and from any device with an internet connection. In fact, the world wouldn’t work the way that it currently does without the cloud. However, as
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