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Microsoft’s EOL Products: Upgrade Options for SMBs
Microsoft’s EOL Products: Upgrade Options for SMBs In less than a year, many SMBs are going to be asking themselves the following question: “Why did we wait so long to upgrade?” Of course, some SMB owners still aren’t aware what’s going to happen with the Microsoft products they’re using to operate their businesses. While many of these SMBs won’t see the true impact of not upgrading or migrating Microsoft products until breaches occur, there’s still enough time for SMBs...

What Manufacturers Should Know About IoT
What Manufacturers Should Know About IoT Consumers aren’t the only ones benefiting from the internet of things (IoT). Manufacturers are also reaping the rewards of leveraging the industrial internet of things (IIoT) to increase energy efficiency and improve productivity in their factories and more. For some manufacturers, IoTT is a foreign abbreviation, but there’s time to learn. What is IoT? The IoT is a concept many users are familiar with. Even if they don’t understand...

What Microsoft’s EOS Means for Line of Business Apps
What Microsoft’s EOS Means for Line of Business Apps What Microsoft’s EOS Means for Line of Business Apps With Microsoft ending support to several of its products in January 2020, many businesses are left scrambling for solutions. While many of the technology giant’s products reaching the end of support (EOS) next year are operating systems (OSs), other applications, essential pieces of software, are vulnerable, too, if they’re not appropriately evaluated. Called...
Going Into 2019: What to Know About Cloud Security
Going Into 2019: What to Know About Cloud Security No doubt about it: The interest in cloud computing is continuing to grow. As the market expands, IT professionals across the board are working day and night to minimize potential security threats associated with the technology. Going into the new year, there are a few points SMBs should consider before partnering with IT professionals on the cloud. Many are concerned with cloud security, including IT professionals A...

Which Tech Trends Will Impact Businesses In 2019?
Which Tech Trends Will Impact Businesses In 2019? Going into 2019, many business owners are more than likely wondering the following: Which technology trends should I keep an eye on? While there’s a lot of hype surrounding a range of emerging technologies in 2019, there are five key trends business owners should pay close attention to if they’re looking to grow in the next year. Cyber security is top of mind for businesses. Without a doubt, cyber security is top of mind for many...

Are You Ready for Microsoft Products Reaching EOS in 2020?
Are You Ready for Microsoft Products Reaching EOS in 2020? As 2018 comes to an end, there are several Microsoft products you should consider upgrading to avoid support gaps in 2020, including Windows Server 2008, Windows SBS 2011, SQL Server 2008, Exchange 2010 and Windows 7. Simply put, Microsoft will stop sending security updates for these products after January 14, 2020. In other words, if you’re still using these products after their end of support date, your data will no...

How to Protect Your Customers and Your Business This Season
How to Protect Your Customers and Your Business This Season If you’re a small business owner, you might think you’re safe from ransomware attacks and hackers. Unfortunately, many of these hackers specifically target smaller retailers, precisely because they assume these companies don’t have proper security in place. According to the Ponemon Institute’s 2017 State of Cybersecurity in Small & Medium-Sized Businesses report, the percentage of small businesses that have...
How to protect you identity while online shopping
How to protect you identity while online shopping As the holidays quickly approach, most likely you’re planning on doing a lot of online shopping. You aren’t alone - last year 85 percent of U.S. consumers planned to shop online for holiday gifts, according to a Nielsen survey. It couldn’t be easier to get everything you need for the holidays while sitting on the couch - including a stolen identity. While this might sound dramatic, it is entirely possible if you don’t follow best...

Who’s watching your network Part 6 – How to optimize your network
Who's watching your network Part 6 - How to optimize your network While you’re nearing year end, who’s watching your network? Just because things might slow down, doesn’t mean you’re free from security breaches, system errors, and more. Read our six-part series to learn how you can ensure your data is safe while you and your employees take time off from your business. If your business slows down during the year end and holiday season, it can feel stressful. Its a great time...

Who’s watching your network Part 5 – Keeping Data Systems Running
Who's watching your network Part 5 - Keeping Data Systems Running While you’re enjoying a fall break, who’s watching your network? Just because you’re on vacation, doesn’t mean you’re free from security breaches, system errors, and more. Read our six-part series to learn how you can ensure your data is safe while you and your employees take time off from your business. As seasonal weather changes, you’re likely to be more focused on your next beach day than the state of...