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Disaster can strike at any time, and it can be as simple as a server or system crash, or as severe as the recent worldwide natural disasters. No matter what it is, the disaster will affect your company’s operations and potentially its bottom line, or worse — force you out of business. Are you prepared?
We’ve spent quite a bit of time on our blog crowing about the benefits of Microsoft Office 365, but we just had to share this news. Effective as of March 2012, Microsoft is now offering Office 365 for FREE to students, school faculty, and staff members! Offered as the Microsoft “A2” plan, the free service
Cybercriminals will stop at nothing to prey on the uninformed. Help your employees be ready for scammers who may call them on the phone posing as support personnel. With a little education, you could save your business a lot of trouble. Unfortunately, there are people with bad intentions who want to cheat you of time
Hackers and other Internet Bad Guys are continually coming up with new ways to compromise their target’s accounts and access personal information. One of the more nefarious approaches is what is known as a “Trojan Horse,” or simply a “Trojan.” Much like the ancient story, today’s Trojan Horse sneaks through your defenses by pretending to
In late February 2012, Twitter hit 500 million users. This milestone has cemented Twitter as a major Social Media player. With this large user base, companies should be seriously considering integrating twitter with their marketing strategies. Benefits of integration include increased followers, brand awareness, and potentially a better bottom line. Here are some tips for
Cloud-based services such as Microsoft’s Office 365 are becoming popular with many small businesses due to its flexibility and cost effectiveness. And with its recent update, users are promised more compatibility with several platforms, as well as smoother communication and ease of use. For many businesses nowadays, working while on the go is a necessity.
Academic institutions can qualify for special volume licensing discounts for Microsoft products, including the Windows operating system, Office products, and more. Some retailers and college bookstores can sell individual copies, but organizations can only attain volume licensing through an approved Microsoft Authorized Education Reseller, or AER. Scott Zingery is our point-man on volume licensing, and
Usually due to budget and manpower constraints, small and midsized businesses (SMBs) often need to outsource a few aspects of their operations – and partnering with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is one example. Just as in any other partnership, and especially since IT management is a relatively long-term deal, it’s important that you establish
With today’s advancements in technology, and the constant lowering of prices as technology achieves mass adoption, VoIP is now within easy reach for most businesses—even small businesses. Read on to find out why you should consider switching to VoIP for your phone and office communication systems today. If you are running a business, then there
Last weekend, Michigan’s Lower Peninsula was struck by a late winter storm with wet, heavy snow and high winds. According to the Battle Creek Enquirer, more than 200,000 residents and businesses were left without power. Today the snows have melted away and it looks like Spring outside, but this is a great opportunity to consider
