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What Does the Better Business Bureau Actually Do?
Great Lakes Computer is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau. There are many misconceptions about what the BBB does for consumers and for businesses, and we found this blog article on their consumer blog very interesting and helpful: Consumer...
Legacy Systems & Computer Repair – Third Party Maintenance
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Legacy systems repair and maintenance: the IBM AS/400 The dawn of the information age has brought with it a number of new challenges to small businesses for computer repair and system maintenance. One of these is the legacy system,...
Cloud Computing Strategies for SMB’s
Is cloud computing right for your business? In recent years, the move from traditional IT networks to a system where applications and files are stored in the cloud has been rapid. When considering a move to such a system, it is wise to consider a range of factors...
Data Protection Must Include Malware Prevention
Malware prevention: avoiding system vulnerabilities When it comes to malware, it is usually true that the best defense is a good offense. A company-wide coordinated anti-malware software suite will perform key functions such as alerting users to malicious websites...
Third Party Computer Repair & Maintenance Key for Legacy Systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Key reasons to maintain legacy systems The world of IT is in a state of constant flux. According to technology research company Gartner, the years to come will continue to bring innovations such as hybrid cloud IT solutions,...
Trimming Excess SMB Costs: The Need for Managed Services
SMB's realize the cost savings of Managed IT Solutions In this tough economic climate, small- and medium-sized businesses need to take advantage of all the cost savings they can find. Sometimes this involves difficult choices, but not when it comes to the issue of...
SMB New Year’s Eve IT Solutions Resolutions
Consider these regrettable quotes as you plan for the new year in your Small Business: "Everything that can be invented has been invented." Charles H. Duell, Office of Patents, 1899 "There will never be a bigger plane built." A Boeing Engineer, after the first flight...
Top 7 Benefits of an IP Based Phone System
How SMB's can cut costs with an IP Based Phone system Internet-based phone service has changed the telephony landscape. Businesses have realized huge savings by switching to Internet Protocol (IP)-based phone systems. Yet an IP-based system offers much more than...
POS Systems: Keeping your critical business equipment healthy
Extending the life of a POS system Small- and medium-sized businesses often operate under profit margins that mean they need to make every penny count – twice, if possible. Certainly, they need to be certain that they take the steps necessary to extend the life of...
How to Decide Which Data Backup Option is Right for Your SMB
Backup options for the truly small business Many computing options for small- and medium-sized businesses appear to be aimed at companies that have 50 or even 100 computers running on an integrated network complete with a server. For some SMBs, however, such a...