Working from home is no longer only for a few employees in special circumstances. The pandemic pushed many businesses to enable remote work. The priority was getting it working and securing access. Now that it’s routine, it’s also time to consider remote work backups. Data backup creates a reliable copy of business data. An accessible,Continue reading “Securing Remote Work with Backups”
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6 Things to Avoid on Your Work Computer
Working from home has its advantages but can also blur the line between professional and personal time. Plus, employees may grow more relaxed about what they do on their work computer while remote. This article shares things employees should avoid doing on work computers, whether remote or in the office. What to avoid doing whenContinue reading “6 Things to Avoid on Your Work Computer”
How to Free Up IT Resources
Business success comes from capitalizing on opportunities, except it is harder to do so if you are resource constrained. This article explores ways to free up IT resources to drive productivity and evolution. Your business depends on information technology resources. The right software can help manage expanding workloads and improve collaboration. Enjoy reliable, secure accessContinue reading “How to Free Up IT Resources”
Top Things to Replace in Your Old School Office
You may be in the “if ain’t broke why fix it” camp. Yet even if some of your outdated office tools and technology aren’t actually broken, they could be crying out for an update (if only you spoke filing cabinet, you’d know!). Here are the top things we see that businesses could upgrade to improveContinue reading “Top Things to Replace in Your Old School Office”
The Danger of IT Dashes for Small Business
Few of us would think we could run a marathon, or even a 10-mile race, without training first. Yet the number of people who think they could successfully run a 50-meter dash jumps dramatically, especially if they were being chased by a criminal, cougar, or scary clown. Still, that short sprint would be much easierContinue reading “The Danger of IT Dashes for Small Business”
Windows 11 Is Coming: Should You Upgrade?
Microsoft’s next version of Windows is being rolled out this year, and businesses are now wondering if the upgrade is right for their needs. This article looks at the changes and helps you weigh up your options. Windows 11 simplifies Microsoft’s operating system and user interface. The new release is still only at the previewContinue reading “Windows 11 Is Coming: Should You Upgrade?”
A Good Internal IT Person Is Hard to Find
Technology is everywhere, yet we don’t always understand it. When things go wrong or get challenging, we turn to IT Services for help, but it’s becoming difficult for businesses to hire internal IT support staff. Here’s why and what to do about it. The IT talent shortage has been an issue for more than aContinue reading “A Good Internal IT Person Is Hard to Find”
Why Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Are Dangerous
Critical Infrastructure (CI) comprises physical and cyber assets vital for the smooth functioning of societies and nations across the globe. The sectors that make up critical infrastructure differ from one country to another. For example, the USA considers 16 sectors to be vital as opposed to 13 in the UK. The disruption or damage ofContinue reading “Why Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Are Dangerous”
Recovery Assurance (RA): Is Your Business Data 100% Recoverable?
Ever since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of Disaster Recovery (DR) has received unprecedented attention. Most businesses have realized the importance of bouncing back quickly from a disruptive event. In 2020, about 80% of SMBs reported having a recovery plan in place.1 But are you sure your business’ data is 100% recoverable?Continue reading “Recovery Assurance (RA): Is Your Business Data 100% Recoverable?”
The Importance of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
As the name signifies, a BIA quantifies the impact of a cyber disruption on your business. It doesn’t matter if the disruption happens because of an internet outage or a severe breach — a BIA covers it all. A business impact analysis lays the foundation for a strong business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) strategyContinue reading “The Importance of Business Impact Analysis (BIA)”