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Three IT Challenges You Can Conquer with Co-Managed Services

By Michael Coward / February 1, 2017 February 4, 2021

Three IT Challenges You Can Conquer with Co-Managed Services Co-managed services vary by provider, but may be the ideal solution if your business doesn’t have adequate internal resources to manage your infrastructure. They include services like system monitoring and maintenance, incident management, system patches and upgrades. The co-managed model can lighten the burden of infrastructure …

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Ring in the New Year with New Technology

By Michael Coward / January 18, 2017 January 31, 2021

Ring in the New Year with New Technology As we say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017, you’re likely reflecting on the past year to understand your company’s successes and discover areas that need improvement. You should also take the time to think about your how well your technology served you this past year …

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The Nine Steps of Every Successful Cloud Journey

By Simon / November 29, 2016 December 9, 2020

The Nine Steps of Every Successful Cloud Journey As business grows, your IT infrastructure must evolve to handle your increased workloads. The cloud solves these problems with the ability to increase scalability, flexibility and efficiency all at a low cost. But you’ll need to take these steps to get started: Determine Your Cloud Goals Architect …

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Choosing Between an MSP vs. Internal IT Department

By Michael Coward / October 28, 2016 January 28, 2021

Choosing Between an MSP vs. Internal IT Department If you own a business, there’s a pretty good chance that you use some form of technology. And, as companies become more advanced, the systems used to run daily operations become more complicated. That’s where the right kind of IT comes into play. IT Can Bog Down …

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Does the thought of lost data send chills down your spine?

By Simon / September 29, 2016 February 4, 2021

Does the thought of lost data send chills down your spine? Every organization has a common fear—loss of data. Data loss due to a disaster forces 80 percent of businesses to close their doors within three years. While the numbers are alarming, it doesn’t take much to prevent this from happening to you. We’ve compiled …

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The Art of Asking the Right Questions Can Save You Money on IT

By Michael Coward / August 26, 2016 February 4, 2021

The Art of Asking the Right Questions Can Save You Money on IT All small businesses face the same battle—cutting costs. It’s smart to continually trim the fat and weigh needs against must-haves. Technology is absolutely a must, but with so many priorities vying for you’re your time, it’s hard to make sure you’re buying …

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Downtime Lurks Where You Least Expect It

By Simon / August 2, 2016 January 31, 2021

Downtime Lurks Where You Least Expect It Downtime is your enemy. No matter your size, when technology is down, productivity comes to a screeching halt. And, for every minute that goes by, dollars are flying out the door. Having a clear understanding of your vulnerable points makes it easier to assess and understand the total …

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