[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, shadows are very front of mind. Unfortunately, Punxsutawney Phil saw his, meaning six more weeks of winter. But there's another shadow that we'll be seeing a lot more of in 2017... Shadow IT. Shadow IT refers to IT systems and...
Cloud Computing
Is 2017 the Year to Replace Your Server?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every IT Manager will need to face this costly decision at some point in their careers. Some see the warning signs and put in the due diligence to research their options. Some see the warning signs but wait to take action until there...
Are You Still Afraid of the Cloud? It’s Time to Get Over It.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In the beginning of any major technology introduction, there are always plenty of hiccups. The first on board, the early adopters, tend to help weed out the kinks. As the mass market adopts the technology, they feel a greater comfort...
Tech Tips to Reduce Energy Waste at the Office
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reducing energy waste in your office does not have to equate to a sacrifice in personal comfort or quality of workmanship. With the availability of cloud computing, many new options for minimizing energy consumption have opened up...
8 Ways a Complete Cloud Solution Wins
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many businesses have already recognized the value of including cloud services within their IT setup, yet one of the newest developments in the world of hosted computing is the complete cloud solution. In this model, all servers,...
Working in the Cloud: The Pros and Cons of Office 365
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lots of people still don't really understand cloud computing as a term. Whether you think you understand the cloud or not, you are already using it - Google, Twitter, Facebook, DropBox - all cloud software. One of the biggest cloud...
Cloud Covered: A Quick Guide to Cloud Computing Models
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IT experts have predicted cloud computing will impact over $1 Trillion in IT spending in the next 4 years. Leading up to this announcement, you've undoubtedly heard a lot about cloud applications and companies that move their entire...
Top 4 Ways Cloud Computing Is Greener Than You Think
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are lots of benefits that come with the switch to cloud computing - reduced costs, increased data redundancy, scalability, and mobility to name just a few. But there is an often overlooked ecological benefit as well. The...
5 Ways SMBs Can Use the Cloud
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you think cloud computing is too high tech for your small to medium sized business? If so, you are wrong. Cloud computing is useful for businesses of all sizes. It can reduce your IT costs, improve your Disaster Recovery, and be...
7 Security Mistakes You’re Making in the Cloud
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]People fear what they don't understand, and cloud computing is no exception. You may understand the general concept but don't really understand if you need it and if it's secure. But you are already using the cloud whether you...