Business owners often struggle with the decision of when to outsource their IT support. It can be difficult to know when you need additional help and when you can manage on your own. By outsourcing your IT management to a Managed Service Provider, you gain access to a team of experts with the specific skillset […]
With many manufacturing businesses looking for ways to automate processes and streamline efficiency, business owners are desperate to keep their own company ahead of others and stay on top of new and evolving technology. In today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, Industry 4.0 is quickly becoming one of the most important buzzwords in business. But what […]
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. According to a recent study, 99.9% of businesses in the United States are classified as small businesses, employing half of the private sector workforce. Despite their importance, small businesses often lack the same level of cybersecurity protection as their larger counterparts. This can leave them vulnerable to […]
The cloud is a great technological resource that’s becoming increasingly popular among businesses today. Managed cloud solutions are replacing the need for on-premises storage and physical servers on company property. However, some businesses are hesitant to migrate to the cloud due to security concerns. It’s true that businesses need to take care when selecting a […]
As digitization has become more prevalent in businesses in general, the manufacturing industry has begun to feel its impact as well. With the advent of new technologies, processes that were once done manually or through outdated equipment can now be completed more efficiently and effectively through digital means. Strategic digitization has led to an increase […]
Cyber threats are ubiquitous hazards to businesses of all sizes. A recent study found that overall weekly cyberattacks increased by 50% in the past year on corporate networks. Being faced with this alarming reality, it’s essential to address cybersecurity risks as soon as possible. The first step in addressing cybersecurity risks is to understand what […]
Anyone that is a fan of the original Star Trek series will recognize the often-muttered exclamation by the ship’s doctor, Bones, “I’m a doctor, Jim, not a (insert any non-medical task)!” Whether it’s welcome or not, these days, every company must not only be an expert in what it does, it also needs to be […]
The cloud is something that gets mentioned several times a day in most business environments, but business leaders don’t always stop to really think about what cloud services can do for their business. There is “the cloud” as in the applications you use, like video conferencing, but the cloud as a whole gets much larger […]
Companies rely on insurance for protection from unexpected costs that could be devastating. The construction industry relies on general and professional liability insurance, commercial vehicle insurance, pollution liability insurance, and more. Without it, one accident or unexpected natural disaster could easily put a company out of business. In the past decade, another type of business […]
If you’re like most businesses, not a week goes by without some type of IT flare-up needing attention. It might be something small like a printer that is acting up and takes about 30 minutes of someone’s time. Or it could be something larger like a compromised cloud account that causes a major data breach. […]