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Everyone uses Office, we don’t need to persuade you on that. However, did you know that there are more than one way to use Office that can help you save money? That alone is a large difference between traditional Office apps, versus the Office 365 model which is subscription-based. An important thing to know, for both users and business professionals, is that Office 2016 is a one-time purchase, while Office 365 is a subscription-based model. There are of course more differences between them, however, here are a few reasons why Office 365 may be a better option for you. Office 365 is Cost-Effective              A large up-front cost isn’t as easy to fit into a budget when compared to a smaller monthly payment. This is a core component of software as a service, and it very much applies to Office 365. When it is acquired through Microsoft, users with Office 365 can be provided with a discount when they decide to pa...

Server virtualization is a popular solution known for increasing efficiency while minimizing risk. Regardless of the benefits that virtualization provides, businesses are still hesitant to welcome it into their company. If you’re still on the fence about it, consider these three reasons why it may be right for you. Application Isolation              When you virtualize a server, you’re give the ability to isolate important applications that you need. Isolating one application on its own server is very wasteful in terms of space, hardware, and money more importantly. However, it’s not out of the ordinary for SMBs to be using a “one application per server” methodology.              The alternative solution is a virtual server, which is more efficient when it comes to wasting resources. On a virtual server, your applications are held within a controlled e...

When you’re considering solutions to protect your business, you should look into getting an Uninterruptible Power Supply, or otherwise known as a UPS device. That’s because they can help avoid losing data, and providing a decent amount of upkeep to your company. What is an Uninterruptible Power Supply?              A UPS is an extremely important piece of hardware for any business that values data retainment, as well as redundancy. Wikipedia explains more about the UPS device:              An uninterruptible power supply, also uninterruptible power source, UPS or battery/flywheel back, is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source, typically mains power, fails. A UPS differs from an auxiliary or emergency power system or standby generator in that it will provide near-instantaneous protection from inpu...

Given the rapid speed at which technology is advancing today, companies are having to constantly upgrade their equipment in order to maintain a modern level of technology. One of the issues with this scenario is that business may find it hard to keep up with, mainly because they don’t have a dedicated team for a task such as this. What kind of upgrades should be important for your technology, and why?              The first thing you should know about updating your technology is that these updates need to be integrated periodically to make sure you are as secure as possible. Many of the viruses and malware you see will try to take advantage of weaknesses in your infrastructure, or exploits in older versions of software. These weaknesses in your software or operating systems will essentially grant access to those threats to enter your network, putting your information at risk.        ...

Computers always break down at the worst times. You might try fixing it by hitting the tower, but your problems only get worse. Then you start getting the blue screen, which is not good at all. You might’ve saved your data, however, there’s a chance you lost it and need to start over.              This is a primary reason as to why it can be frustrating to deal with an IT provider that only handles break-fix jobs. They only fix your problems when they actually occur, instead of implementing services that can prevent them from happening in the long run. Businesses that try to find alternative ways to repair their technology end up wasting more time and resources when doing it themselves. Don’t let your company suffer through that, let a managed IT services provider step in and prevent your problems altogether. You Can’t Ignore Cost-Effectiveness             ...

A particularly savvy phishing scam is making its way around the web, taking advantage of Google Docs. Since it uses the google.com URL and even makes use of Google’s SSL encryption, it’s nearly impossible to determine if it is a hack or not. The best counter to this scam is simply common sense. If you receive one of these emails inviting you to a Google Doc, do not open it or accept the invite. There are a couple signs that will help you determine if it is a scam. Some cases the email may be addressed to a suspicious email such as “hhhhhhhhhhhh@mailinator.com”, for example. The email itself also has some differences when compared to ones that Google actually sends. The intent behind these attacks don’t seem to put viruses/malware on computers, but rather to hijack credentials and personal information (hence calling it a phishing scam). It’s unclear who exactly is deploying these attacks, but just keep your eye out for Google Doc invites.

                                     Flexibility is an integral part of today’s work environment, especially since technological advancement has made it much simpler to work from any place, at any given time. Employees typically want to embrace and get the benefits of a flexible work environment. Implementing it the wrong way, however, can add some negative aspects that could take away some of your company’s productivity.             It’s not all bad though. Flexible work hours can make your staff shine in their own way, instead of being just another employee. They like to be with their families, enjoy their own hobbies, and other things with their free time. This is what can be addressed with more flexibility, and this is due to the increasing demand for mobility in the workp...