Your first step should be identifying which information and systems are essential. Few small- to medium-sized businesses have the resources to expend to make everything they have redundant. Identifying mission-critical data and systems allows you to make sure they are protected. Where you store your backup data is a detail that should be carefully considered. [...]
Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are embracing the cloud to improve the way they operate and to gain a competitive edge. SMBs are turning to the cloud for a number of reasons, including: Lower costs – The cloud eliminates the need for costly physical storage, IT maintenance, software licenses, and upgrade fees. These responsibilities fall upon your [...]
Here are some of the reasons why relying on outdated technology can cost your business. Security: Outdated technology will ultimately result in security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers, putting businesses at risk. Older systems are often unsupported, leaving updated security patches unavailable for them. Productivity: Whether it’s hardware or software, older applications and systems are [...]
Companies of all sizes rely on IT to do business. Unfortunately for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), it’s usually cost-prohibitive to have their own in-house IT team to support this technology. That’s why so many outsource the management of their IT to a third-party provider through Managed IT services. But it’s about much more than [...]