Four Steps to a More Secure Business

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Cyber-attacks, data breaches, viruses and malware – you are familiar with all of these phrases and have undoubtedly seen your share of news headlines pertaining to businesses which have fallen victim to hackers and scammers. Most of you fall into one of two categories of people: those who consider cyber security matters to be a
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5 New Year’s Tech Resolutions for 2015

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With the arrival of the New Year comes the tradition of making resolutions.  Many of us are resolving to eat healthier, exercise more, work less.  We make these resolutions because we know that where we are today is not where we want to be tomorrow. As you look to make improvements in this New Year,
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Why Should I Hire a Dedicated IT Support Provider?

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As your business grows the time will likely come when you will ask yourself, “Should I hire someone to manage my IT or should I outsource the task to a third party provider?”  When a company lacks a dedicated IT department, the responsibility of maintaining computers and related equipment and software frequently falls to a
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Why Cloud Based Disaster Recovery

Cloud-based Disaster recovery
Last month I shared with readers a few horror stories caused by poorly functioning data backup and disaster recovery solutions commonly used by small and mid-sized businesses.  This month I’m sharing the story of clients who, in the face of disaster, kept business moving.   You may recall the historic flood that occurred in Nashville
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How Often Should I Replace My Computer?

“My computer is not running like it used to. Should I upgrade it or replace it?”  This is a common question that we hear regularly from our clients. It’s likely you’ve wondered this about your own PC at some point. Computer hardware is a significant investment so it’s no surprise that companies may wish to
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Why Should I Rent Anti-Virus Software?

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Did you know there are approximately 28,000 new malware threats introduced to the web every single day?  Rapid growth of technology presents the opportunity for the development of a wide range of new viruses distributed to attack our systems in ways unrecognizable to anti-virus software packages.  Such rapid landscape changes make it difficult for traditional
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Chilling Tales of Backup Gone Awry

October is coming to a close as is the season of scary stories to tell in the dark.  As we say goodbye to October, my thoughts remain on scary stories to tell about business. One of the most frightening scenarios for businesses who rely heavily on technology is the possibility of data loss, and yet,
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Four Good Reasons to Move Your Business to the Cloud

Last month I wrote about the importance of disruptive leadership and how to leverage emerging technologies to gain an advantage in business. That post introduced readers to Xero, a developer of accounting software who transformed itself from startup to an industry leader with $60M per year revenues in less than eight years.  Xero’s disruption of the
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Considerations Beyond Price

Technology has the potential to transform the way that companies improve its operations, connect with clients, and differentiate itself from its competitors. But how do you know what technologies are best for your organization or what vendors you should be working with in order to ensure your goals are met? Price is often a key
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10 Rules for a Happier Computer (and User)

Do you see your computer as a critical business tool or a necessary evil?  Regardless of how you view them, PCs play an important role in today’s business world. Here are 10 Rules for a Happier Computer (and User).   1. Use Cryptic Passwords and Protect Them When selecting your passwords, choose one that is
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