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How the Cloud Works and Why it’s Important for Your Business
Cloud technology creates on-demand storage options that free-up space on your hard drives and offer unprecedented speed and accessibility benefits to your business. When storing your data, photos, and information in the cloud, you’re creating a virtual database that...

5 SMB Business Statistics Every Business Owner Should Know
Investing in cyber security may not be something at the top of your to-do list when starting your small business, or when managing your business that has been successful for many years. As business continues to move into the digital space, the need to invest in cyber...

Latest trends in IT for Small Businesses
Through both the COVID-19 pandemic and the already rapid rate of technological advancement, the way we work has changed significantly over the past few years. Working remotely while conducting business as usual has pushed technology into new spaces at new paces,...

Cyber Security Starts at the Top
Cyber security has steadily increased in importance over the last two decades. As organizations conduct more and more business operations online, companies have had to prioritize cyber security to protect assets. Because cyber security development is so important, it...

Safer Internet Day
This year, we celebrate the 19th annual Safer Internet Day. Each February, a day is devoted to making the internet a safer place for users of all ages across the globe. The internet is useful and we access it daily, but it's important to protect your privacy online....

Technology Changes and External IT
Technology changes and improves at an unprecedented rate. Seemingly every day, a new software, app, or device is released. Updates are sometimes released by the hour. With such a rapid rate of change, most businesses struggle to keep up on their own. It’s also...

National App Day
National App Day is December 12th! To celebrate, we’re looking at some of the most helpful apps for business. Some can save you time and money, others help your day to day operations run smoothly. Here are 5 apps to consider downloading to help take your business...

Red Flag It’s a Scam
Ecommerce has grown tremendously over the past two decades and online shopping is the norm for many Americans. In 2000, only 1% of retail sales in the US were eCommerce purchases. By 2010, that number was up to 7.2%, and by 2020, eCommerce sales made...
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“It can’t hurt to click” [WRONG]
The Threat Malware has evolved. In the past, you would see malware infecting users when visiting certain sites. It then moved to sending emails with alarming titles. Some even stating “you’ve been hacked” or “your account has been compromised.” Sort of ironic. These...

Managed IT | A Necessity for Small Business
A managed IT service provider Some say hindsight is 20/20 but wouldn’t it be better to be ahead of the game – to have a protection plan in place from a trusted service provider should a cyber-attack fall upon your business? A managed IT provider offers technology...