Managed services is a somewhat vague term to describe a wide range of business and technology services, typically outsourced to a contractor. For our purposes, we’ll stick to managed services as a subset of IT services. Managed services in IT may include: services, backup, data security, data storage, databases, Internet, monitoring, network management and systems management. […]
How To Keep Your Network Systems Secure
All right — you’ve selected and installed a networking solution for your business. The next step is keeping your network systems secure from outside interference. For better network security, follow these five steps. […]
Networking Solutions: One Size Does Not Fit All
Keeping all the data for your business flowing is the job of networking solutions. Before you plunge into buying adapters, bridges, network interface cards, repeaters, routers, and switches, you should consider several factors, including the type of business you’re in, the size of your business, the networking needs of your business, and your budget. […]
5 Benefits of Technology Financing
There are multiple advantages in leasing, rather than buying, IT equipment. Technology financing offers flexibility to a business in terms of balance sheets, cash flow, tax planning, and updating technology. Here are five main reasons your business can benefit from technology financing. […]
3 Reasons To Use Technology Financing To Grow Your Business
Purchasing IT products isn’t always financially feasible for a business. This is where technology financing becomes a handy tool. Leasing IT hardware can be a good option for a growing business like yours. Here are three leading reasons to consider technology financing. […]
IT Hardware Procurement: Choosing a Vendor
Choosing IT hardware for a business can be a demanding experience. If you’re at a large enterprise, you may just have to ask the IT department about its needs and requirements. For small and mid-sized businesses, however, the top executive is often the one not only making the purchase decision, but also researching vendors, comparing […]
Data Backup and Recovery: How to Prepare for the Worst
Losing crucial data is a nightmare for any business. It can cause you to misplace orders, lose customers, lose important invoices and other records, and even get you into trouble with the law. Backing up and recovering data calls for a comprehensive portfolio of computer and networking hardware, software, and I.T. services.Here are five important […]
5 Things You Should Know About High Availability
In these days of virtual server environments and data warehouses, keeping a data center going calls for a variety of high-availability solutions. Protecting against natural disasters — earthquakes, excessive cold or heat, flooding, hurricanes, lightning strikes, wildfires, etc. — is just one consideration. Business continuity and network uptime can be undermined by more mundane causes, […]