How to Create a Disaster and Backup Recovery Plan
Did you know that two of the most common disasters that can bring a small business to its knees are power outages and hardware failures? When these unpredictable and unavoidable situations impact a business’s network, the cost can be huge, and without a backup recovery plan in place, irrecoverable. Clients commonly tell us that a […]
9 Symptoms of a Spyware Infection
Is your computer not booting up as fast as it once did? Are some programs taking much longer to start than before? As the number of Internet users increases worldwide, so does the number of malicious Spyware infections. One specific type of malware is spyware, and as the name suggests, it is deceitful, insidious, and […]
12 Tips For Your Data Security Plan
Did you know that 90% of the 5,500 small, medium and large companies surveyed in 2015 experienced at least one security incident? Having a data security plan in place is of utmost importance to every business. With all the personal and corporate data provided by clients, customers, and employees, it is of crucial importance that […]
Calculating the Cost of Downtime in Your Business
Introduction What would an hour of downtime cost your business? As a business owner, I’ve had many slick salespeople try to convince me of things using huge formulas and best case scenarios for their cause. This article really breaks down the reality of downtime, the necessity of uptime and how it can work for your […]
The Most Important Concerns for Small Business Network Security
Sure, everyone hates getting spam, but usually, it’s mostly annoying more than anything else. Just don’t open any attachments. We’ve all heard that before. Those sneaky little phishing emails trick the user into thinking they’re dealing with a legitimate business acquaintance. They’re notorious for installing viruses and malicious programs onto your computer and your network. […]
New Legal Reasons Why All Businesses Need an Email Archiving System
The internet has caused businesses to change quite a bit over the past two decades. One of the major trends is business communication done via email. In fact, many business deals are made today without a face-to-face meeting or even a phone conversation. After a few emails are exchanged, the deal is closed. With so […]
How Safe is Your Password Really?
Imagine this: You’re setting up your login information for your email, or maybe it’s your Cloud database account. Upon entering your password, the program prompts you to include a capitalized letter, number and possibly a symbol in your password. You wonder, “Is this really necessary? Who’s going to be THAT determined to break into my […]
Could Filing Cabinets Be Costing You Money?
Go Green and Save Green Our society is making a push to “Go Green” these days with an effort to reduce paper usage and making a push to utilize digital documentation. The fact is, this practice not only benefits the environment, but can also put a considerable amount of green back into your bank account. […]
Tech Tips: Is Your Data Backup Protected Against Storm Season?
The Best Defense is a Good Offense It’s that special time of year when the threat of fire, flood, severe storms, water damage and even theft are very real. This is why ensuring your company’s critical data is backed up and protected in the case of power loss or system damage. To help you protect […]
Disaster Recovery Plan: Preparing for the Storm Ahead
How Long Will It Take to Get Your House in Order When it comes to a proper disaster recovery plan for your business, do you feel satisfied and secure with simply having your data backup on a hard drive or in-house server? If you said yes, then you could be setting your business up for […]
