IT Insights Trends

Network monitoring

Network monitoring is the process of continuously tracking the performance, health, and security of a network infrastructure. By monitoring traffic, devices, and services in real-time, businesses can proactively identify potential issues, optimize performance, and ensure seamless connectivity. Our network monitoring solutions provide visibility and control, helping you stay ahead of potential disruptions and maintain a reliable, secure network environment.

Help Desk / End-user support

Help Desk and End-User Support services ensure your team stays productive by providing fast, reliable assistance for technical issues. Whether it’s troubleshooting software, resolving hardware problems, or guiding users through common tasks, our expert support team is available to solve issues quickly, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency. We’re here to keep your operations running smoothly and your users happy.

On-site / Consulting support

On-site and Consulting Support offers hands-on assistance to address complex technical challenges directly at your location. Our experts work closely with your team to analyze, recommend, and implement tailored solutions that align with your business needs. Whether you need system upgrades, network design, or troubleshooting, our on-site support ensures your technology runs optimally and efficiently.

Vendor Management

Vendor Management services help you streamline relationships with third-party providers, ensuring that your business receives the best value and service. We handle everything from selecting and negotiating with vendors to monitoring performance and managing contracts. Our goal is to optimize vendor partnerships, reduce risks, and ensure seamless integration with your operations, so you can focus on what matters most—your business.

Cloud Solutions

Cloud Solutions empower your business with flexible, scalable, and secure computing resources. From cloud storage and data management to custom applications and infrastructure, we provide tailored solutions that help streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and reduce costs. Transitioning to the cloud with us means increased efficiency and future-proofing your business in a fast-evolving digital world.

Technology Consulting

Technology Consulting helps businesses harness the power of technology to drive growth, improve efficiency, and stay competitive. Our expert consultants work closely with you to assess your needs, recommend innovative solutions, and guide the implementation of tech strategies that align with your goals. Whether optimizing existing systems or exploring new technologies, we provide the insights and support you need to succeed in the digital age.

Understanding the Benefits of Cloud Computing

(Amy Poehler Should Read this…)

Cloud ComputingWhen the term “cloud computing” appeared around the middle part of the last decade, many people were both drawn to the idea and repelled by potential risks at the same time.  Most of the risks stemmed around the security of data when held in some cloud server that the user had no control over.

More savvy users will have identified the convenience of not having to install or upgrade software, along with the fact that backup was taken care of automatically.  Sharing data between colleagues and clients would also have been major ticks in the “pro” column.  The only downsides people could really see were security and privacy.

Again, those technically minded would probably have thought it through to see that while there was a risk of data being compromised it was quite small in terms of cloud security, and no larger than data being accessed through ill-gotten means on a home computer.  Similarly, data backups were probably going to have to be performed more regularly and thoroughly than on a home-based system.

Now that we are in 2013, and cloud computing is taking off in a big way (Even making a feature in Best Buy’s SuperBowl Ad with Amy Poehler) it seems that many people are using cloud-based computing without really taking much notice.  Google calendars used by offices up and down the land to keep tabs on appointments are a prime example, given that the data will be stored in Google’s servers, and not locally.

Of course, when thinking of cloud computing with business in mind, it is easy to see how far the positives outweigh any potential risks associated with the medium.  With remote working becoming increasingly popular, the ability to securely access company databases and documents from home or at a meeting with a client is a tremendous benefit.

Of course, one thing that allowing access to documents in the cloud should limit is the need for printing off swathes of data to take to a client, which is far more vulnerable than the prospect of somebody hacking the cloud network.

Is Cloud Computing Right for You?

Acclaimed small business and entrepreneurial author, Rhonda Abrams, provides you with a step-by-step guide to create the optimal cloud strategy for your organization.  This free eBook from Dell AppAssure is free to download below.

Post by Bob Martin