One of the many changes brought about by the pandemic has been a massive upsurge in both remote workers and malicious cyber attacks targeting them and the companies they work for. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency reported that phishing, malware (including viruses, trojans, and ransomware), domain attacks, including novel threats developed specifically to […]
D2 Life Celebration/Envision Case Study
D2 Integrated Solutions, as our name suggests, is in the business of solving problems using comprehensive and cutting-edge digital tools and platforms in a systemized fashion. That’s why we were approached by Life Celebrations, an innovative company specializing in creating custom-made, multimedia presentations to honor a life that has passed. They needed to solidify a […]
Cybersecurity Considerations for Non-IT Business Owners
Small and medium-sized business owners have different challenges than large firms. Security, however, isn’t one of them. Organizations of all sizes are vulnerable to cyberattacks and other security lapses. For SMB’s, the risks can even exceed that of enterprises: 60% close within six months of a major data breach. Yet, a majority of small business […]
10 Reasons Why IT Pros Never Recommend Consumer-grade Computers for Business
Many business owners have looked at the prices of the technology they need, especially costly computers, and thought: “Why can’t I just run down to Costco or Best Buy and pick up a few off-the-shelf consumer units for half the price of the business-grade equipment?” IT experts uniformly recommend against taking that route, and not […]
Top Technology Tools to Strengthen Your Team’s Work From Home Productivity and Morale
Businesses around the country and world have adapted to the obstacles the global pandemic placed in their path. Digital transformation was accelerated, virtual workforces were mobilized, and IT security was boosted. Some of the more restrictive changes brought about by this health crisis like social distancing will hopefully go away in due time, but others, […]
4 Things That Your Managed IT Service Provider Should Be Doing for Your Organization
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 […]