More and more businesses are investing in a managed service provider (MSP) to guide, support, and enhance their IT operations. As the technologies and vendors that power modern business continue to multiply, organizations are turning to dedicated professionals to help them manage the growing complexity and cost associated with such rapid developments. Robust and well-managed […]
Which Web Browser is the Productivity and Features Leader?
Those who have been in the IT business since the early dotcom days and before can remember one of the fiercest early tech rivalries: Netscape Navigator versus Microsoft Internet Explorer. Microsoft won that early battle, but the war for web browser supremacy rages on. In 2020, the current leader is Google’s Chrome with almost 70% […]
How to Seamlessly Onboard Outsourced IT Management
The overarching goal of any managed service provider (MSP) is to update a client’s assets, mitigate threats and vulnerabilities, and identify inefficiencies in need of upgrading or removal. The advantages of choosing an outside partner are many: Controlling costs Adding predictability Rapid adoption of new technologies In this instance, the major benefit is also an […]
How to Maintain Security With a Remote Workforce
When the coronavirus first emerged, it wasn’t clear just how long restrictions like social distancing would last. By this point, it’s fairly clear that this is going to be an extended ordeal, and many firms are relying on remote work forces to protect business continuity. Remote work has been a saving grace in these tumultuous […]
Dell vs HP vs Lenovo: Which is Right for SMBs?
The big three PC makers are offering a wider array of options then ever, but which is right for your company? Information technology can do amazing things. It boosts productivity, enhances collaboration, even powers fully remote workforces… as long as everything is working, that is. IT downtime is incredibly costly. The average outage costs $5,600 […]
What’s the Best Outsourced IT Management Pricing Structure for SMBs?
Even the best resourced companies occasionally need outside assistance to manage their technology needs, and more and more companies are opting to outsource virtually all of their IT support to managed service providers. Finding an optimal pricing structure to achieve their IT goals with an outsourced partner generally comes down to four factors: Company Size […]
How Should an Outsourced IT Firm Manage My Company’s Data and User Information?
Best practices for keeping sensitive business data secured at all times Seemingly every day, another company is making headlines for all the wrong reasons when its internal records, including sensitive user information, is exposed by a data breach or lost due to a data disaster. Sometimes it’s the result of a skilled and determined outsider […]
What Problems are SMBs Running Into While Employees Work From Home?
When the current health crisis hit, many small and medium-sized businesses were taken by surprise. Some had already been experimenting with remote work on a limited basis and are now faced with the challenge of ramping up those initiatives to cover the rest of their workforce. Others hadn’t even begun to consider the ramifications and […]
Mac or PC: Which is Better Suited to SMBs in 2020?
It’s a debate that has been raging for decades. Of the two major computing options available, Windows PCs and Apple’s Macintosh line, which is superior? For home users, it’s a question that usually comes down to personal preference and past experience, and, if they aren’t satisfied with their choice, switching for their next system isn’t […]
How Should a SMB Budget for IT?
Consider your current and future needs — and keep an eye on the competition — when allocating tech resources Setting strategic and efficient budgets is a top priority for businesses of all sizes and types, but for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), it’s an even greater concern. When resources are limited, every dollar has to […]