In today's blog post, we welcome again our guest blogger, Brett Harney, to continue his discussion from his last guest post with us: A Buying Guide for Small Business: VoIP vs. Hosted VoIP. Brett is a principal at Corporate Technologies Group in Hudson, Ohio, and...
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“Basic Tech Tips” Blog Series: Remote Monitoring
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Today in our Basic Tech Tips blog series, where we look at some of the terminology we use daily and get back to the basics, we examine Remote Monitoring. We found a great definition from Techopedia: "Remote monitoring and...
How to Minimize Computer and Network Maintenance Costs
You don’t have to be a technological genius to keep your maintenance costs down. That helps, but there are some simple things you can do to reduce the frequency your computer needs to be repaired: Use Antivirus: Antivirus isn’t foolproof, but it helps prevent many...
6 Essential Computer Server Maintenance Tips You Can’t Ignore
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If you’re executing a good deal of programs from your server instead of the cloud, you’re going to have to provide extensive regular maintenance for your server. Even if you don’t have to use your server much, it’s still wise to...
SMB’s Turning to Outsourced IT in Greater Numbers
SMBs turn to managed IT services to cut IT costs In these trying economic times, small- and medium-sized businesses are turning to an outsourced IT solution (Managed IT Services) in ever greater numbers. This kind of service gives companies the freedom to enjoy...
How to Determine the Hidden Costs of Printing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] MPS Providers more financially beneficial in terms of TCO Whether your business houses just a couple of printers, or an entire roomful, it’s likely that the running costs are a drain on your resources that you’d rather avoid. When...
SMB Alert: Google Announces Encryption of All Keyword Searches
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Google to Encrypt ALL Keyword Searches: Say Goodbye to Keyword Data This blog is courtesy of Pamela Vaughan's Blog Post on Hubspot.com. You can read the full post here. However, we have pulled out bits and pieces that we feel are...
Manufacturers Balance Tech Budgets with Managed Services Providers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Managed Services can support your business for less Over time we have become used to technology, such as smartphones and wireless devices, greasing the wheels of our everyday interactions, so we naturally expect the same of our...
New Research: 40% Cost Savings with Managed IT Solutions
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] New study shows huge growth in MSP market and big savings for SMB's A study carried out recently by custom research company "MarketsandMarkets" appears to suggest a huge leap will take place in the managed service provider (MSP)...
SMB Guide to Social Media – Shared by your Favorite IT Support Firm
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Because we like to share more than just Computer Repair and Technology Advice... This Free guide from Offerpop we could not pass up sharing. Small-to-Medium business owners are always discussing the pros and cons of social media,...