On: March, 21st 2017 | Under: How To: Technology 101, Security
2016 saw the largest data breach in history. According to IdentityForce.com, Yahoo discovered a breach from 2013 that may have put as many as one billion Yahoo accounts at risk. With such big league companies falling victim to cyber security attacks, how do you begin protecting yourself? Though security software is always growing stronger and more protective, hackers are developing new strategies at a rapid pace, too. The best way to avoid a security breach is to plan ahead, and these tips for cyber security for your business are a great way to start building up your defence.
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On: December, 12th 2016 | Under: How To: Technology 101
The Cryptolocker family of ransomware viruses and look-alikes (CTB Locker, Cryptowall, Torrent Locker, Locker, Locky etc.) are now well known as one of the major causes of data corruption and data loss across the world. Cryptolocker doesn’t discriminate, from the single user to the largest corporate network, it can invade and lock down all data inside the network. Once your data is encrypted you are in big trouble! Data retrieval & Cryptolocker removal is a big deal.
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On: May, 22nd 2014 | Under: Data Recovery, How To: Technology 101, Technology & Tools
Your computer provides you with a lot of assistance in planning holidays and other trips throughout the year. Remember the hours you spent on various websites looking for the perfect holiday destination? How about all of the online comparison shopping you did to find the ideal Hawaiian resort? Remember that awesome discount deal you scored on those air tickets? How could you have planned your summer trip without your computer?
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On: May, 16th 2014 | Under: Data Recovery, How To: Technology 101, Technology & Tools
It is 2014, and we all know that every business should have a backup (and a recovery plan) for their most critical data. The reality is that over 40% of Small and Medium Sized Business do not back up their data at all, and that 60% of backups fail when tested!
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On: April, 30th 2014 | Under: How To: Technology 101, Industry News: This Week in IT, Managed Services, Technology & Tools
Business technology support can generally be described as a range of services that deliver assistance to users of technology products such as computers, software and mobile devices within an office setting.
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On: March, 25th 2014 | Under: How To: Technology 101, Managed Services, Technology & Tools
Do you have an IT professional handling the technology in your business, or are you thinking about moving into an outsourced IT services model as so many small businesses owners are? According to a survey completed by CompTIA 62% of the organizations surveyed planned to make greater investments in Outsourced IT Services (managed services) over the next two years.
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On: March, 18th 2014 | Under: Cloud Computing, How To: Technology 101, Managed Services
There are over 23 million small business owners in the United States who are competing with larger companies each and every day. One of the only ways a small business can stay competitive is through the strategic use of technology. Most small business owners see technology as the tool to use when it comes to boosting productivity, connecting with customers and cutting operating costs. Beyond that point, the specifics might be a little less clear.
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On: February, 21st 2014 | Under: How To: Technology 101, Managed Services, Technology & Tools
As technology expands most small business owners are unable to keep up with the ever growing and changing needs of the technology within their business. Many are beginning to outsource their technology support needs and are looking for Small Business IT Support Provider.
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On: January, 30th 2014 | Under: Features, How To: Technology 101, Industry News: This Week in IT, Technology & Tools
Are your business technology solutions aligned with the larger goals of your business?
Unfortunately, for many businesses the answer is no.
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On: December, 27th 2013 | Under: How To: Technology 101, Industry News: This Week in IT, Managed Services, Technology & Tools
In these final weeks of 2013, many of us are reviewing our accomplishments of this past year and contemplating our plans for the coming year. Part of this review process includes setting new goals for ourselves both personally and professionally. For many of us, committing to new business and career goals often involves some combination of increasing efficiency while saving time and money. The desire to reduce stress by working smarter, not harder is frequently on the list. Using our time and resources more productively is always important, as is making informed decisions.
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