Firmware Updates and Why You Need Them

Most IT consultants constantly remind clients of how important it is to update and patch their software, but neglect the importance of updating hardware. We don’t mean replacing it with new hardware; we mean firmware updates. What is firmware? Firmware is a very basic type of software that is embedded into every piece of hardware.…

What is Microsoft Teams and Why Do I Need It?

Slack is a well-known, cloud-based collaboration tool that helps your team communicate better and be more productive. What is Microsoft Teams, Office 365‘s Slack knockoff, bringing to the table? It’s been reported that prior to its release, a gigantic update was rolled out that equipped Teams with a bevy of features that will definitely make…

Network Firewall Comparison: Security Showdown

A Network Firewall Comparison? There is more than one? Software solutions are almost always more user-friendly than hardware solutions. There’s no need to worry about cabling, firmware, and power consumption. But when it comes to firewalls, a software solution just can’t measure up to its hardware counterpart. Make sure you have all the facts before…

Better Backups Using Data Analytics

The astounding amount of data that businesses create on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis is totally unprecedented. And that number doesn’t show any signs of slowing, most likely reaching 1.7 terabytes per person by the year 2020. For businesses harnessing that data, this creates a major challenge: Current data storage limitations make it nearly impossible…

Office 365 Plans: Which One is for You?

Office 365 Business, Business Premium, Enterprise E1, E3, and E5. Each of these Office 365 plans offer different features and services. Implement the wrong one, and you may end up with a solution that doesn’t fully meet your company’s needs. To help your business select the right Office 365 license, we’ve summarized and listed the…

Virtual Networks: Making Business Safe Again

Can virtual networks bring more than just connectivity? For the average business owner, virtual networks may not seem groundbreaking. And until recently, even the team at VMware didn’t realize just what they could do with it. Now that they’ve publicly announced what they’re calling “Project Goldilocks,” we finally see how relevant it is. Every small-…

A Data Protection Manager Isn’t a Luxury Anymore

  Do you have a Data Protection Manager? When disaster strikes, organizations need to put their business continuity plans into action and recover their IT systems as quickly as possible. Failing to do so can mean serious financial and reputational repercussions. Despite this, investments in disaster recovery are set aside each year for high-tech IT…

4 ways IoT drives Hyperconvergence

The Internet of Things is driving business towards hyperconvergence, but how? From smart thermostats to wearable devices, the Internet of Things (IoT) has reinvented the ways both businesses and individuals connect. Many IT experts have even labeled IoT as a “game changer,” and while we’re usually skeptical of this term when it comes to new…