In our last post, we discussed some of the warning signs of IT failures, along with suggestions for identifying and correcting problems. However, there are times when things just can’t be fixed. Servers, printers and PCs have moving parts that wear out.
From sales and marketing to manufacturing and shipping, virtually every aspect of modern business has been fundamentally changed by information technology. IT advances boost productivity, efficiency and collaboration to expand the range of what’s possible for businesses of all shapes and sizes.
In the digital age, myths and misperceptions are difficult to dispel. Bill Gates, Floyd Mayweather and Eminem aren’t giving away large sums of money on Facebook. A dying English boy doesn’t want your business card. A Nigerian prince isn’t going to transfer his family fortune into your bank account.
The “break-fix” approach once was the standard model for acquiring IT support. When a company needed computer repairs, network tuning or any other form of tech-related service, they engaged a solution provider on a straightforward fee-for-service basis and paid the bill once the work was completed.
Yoga is a system of exercises designed to improve well-being through increased strength and flexibility. That is also a pretty good definition of what your managed services provider (MSP) ought to be doing for your business.
MSPs help keep your IT investments in good health so you can focus on your business.
Email is a great business communication tool because it’ss fast, easy to use and inexpensive. However, its evolution into a de facto file-sharing application has also made email a potential liability.
It has become a globally common practice to share information with coworkers, partners and customers by attaching files to email messages.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is expanding rapidly, with some analysts predicting the number of connected devices will reach nearly 50 billion in the next couple of years. Such massive connectivity is expected to drive new efficiencies in countless industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and more.
Internet risk isn’t limited to malicious websites. Hackers are placing dangerous links and content on popular, legitimate websites. Every time you visit a website, an average of 25 background sites are contacted to serve ads, collect data, and launch videos and other content.
According to the “2018 Top 10 SMB and Midmarket Business Issues, IT Challenges and IT Priorities” report from Techaisle, virtualization is a top 10 IT priority for both small to midsize businesses (SMBs) and midmarket firms. That’s not surprising given that “budget constraints” ranked as the No. 1 IT challenge for SMBs and the No. 2 IT challenge for midmarket firms.
In our last post, we discussed the total cost of ownership (TCO) of collaboration tools. Lacking a coherent collaboration strategy, many organizations adopt multiple collaboration solutions from multiple vendors, and don’t have much of a grasp on how much it all costs.
