Archive for August 2016
Are You Getting the VIP Treatment From Your IT Service Company?
To say that technology plays an important role in your daily business is something of an understatement. As a result, having a standard IT service provider available to fix issues or get equipment back online is important for any business. But you aren’t running just “any” business, are you? You don’t need someone who is…
Read MoreMassachusetts Bars Employers From Asking About Previous Salaries During the Interview Process
United States federal law prohibits gender-based pay discrimination. Unfortunately, as is extensively covered by media outlets, violations are not only hard to prove, but wage gaps exist in nearly every industry, including the Information Technology (IT) sector, where men have a higher percentage of jobs than women. According to the United States Census Bureau, women…
Read MoreRansomware 101: The Latest Hacking Technique Lock Your Files On Google Drive
In April the FBI issued a warning that a sharp increase in ransomware attacks had occurred over the past year. In support of this warning, Kaspersky Labs reported that there was a 500 percent year-to-year increase in the number of ransomware attacks from 2014 – 2015 to 2015 – 2016. These reports make it clear…
Read MoreConsidering Managed IT Services?
Top 5 Questions to ask a potential MSP So, you are considering taking on a managed services provider, but you need more information. Obviously, the best source for this is the MSP themselves, but you also need to know the right questions to ask. Below is a list of the top 5 questions to ask…
Read MoreHow Cloud Services Are Revolutionizing Manufacturing
Cloud computing and backup services continue to revolutionize how we do business, across the board and in all industries. Here, we take a closer look at how cloud services are aiding the manufacturing sector in streamlining their operations and being more profitable. Cloud-based computing platforms such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are creating the economic…
Read MoreWindows 10 Anniversary Update: Should Your Business Update Now?
Beginning August 2016, Microsoft (MS) started its rollout of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. If you are a personal or business user, there are many features you might love in this update, as well as a thing or two you probably won’t. In keeping with their strategy of one system for desktop PCs, Laptops, and…
Read MoreKnock Your Socks Off Customer Service
When it comes to IT support companies, a simple fact of the matter is that not all organizations are created equally. Sure, most companies will promise to fix issues that you may be having to get your business back up and running again as quickly as possible. If one of your network drives suddenly goes…
Read MoreIs Windows 10 Slowing Down Your Computers?
Here is How to Fix The Situation Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system has been mired in controversy almost since its public unveiling a little over a year ago. First, Microsoft drew criticism because of the “forced” nature of the updates. Whether a user explicitly wanted them or not, update files often downloaded without a user’s…
Read MoreI Want Cloud Storage: How To Begin
If you’re looking into cloud storage, here’s a look at how to get what you need. Cloud storage offers a wide range of capabilities, but how do you go about purchasing cloud storage for your business? We’ll cover how to decide on the right cloud storage service for your business. Here’s a look at how…
Read MoreHow Drones Are Being Used for Imaging Construction Sites
If you have watched the news over the past few years, you are familiar with drones. If the news has been the sole source of your drone information, you likely think of them as large, deadly, armed, pilot-guided warships. However, drones, also known as “Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs),” come in all sizes and perform many…
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