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New virus threatens virtual machines

By Chris Butler / January 20, 2017 /

Before some of our clients have even had a chance to wrap their heads around what virtualization is and how it works, hackers have already started attacking the new and exciting technology. By updating a virus from several years ago for virtualized environments, hackers hope to totally wipe the data off your hard drives. If…

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Let Office 365 help you save the date

By Chris Butler / January 19, 2017 /

When you’re planning a reunion, going back and forth with your friends is frustrating, to say the least. Imagine a similar scenario in your office. The benefits of sharing your calendar with colleagues include knowing when to hold meetings, set project deadlines as well as knowing the best time to talk with clients. Knowing this,…

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Cyber Liability Insurance is Not Optional…

By Chris Butler / January 17, 2017 /

Would you consider NOT having a general business liability insurance policy?  What about insurance for your property and equipment?  Of course, you wouldn’t!  These types of insurance have been considered a cost of doing business since Lloyd’s of London was started in 1688.  Fast forward – past the Industrial Revolution – and into the Information…

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Google Assistant lets you type on new version

By Chris Butler / January 16, 2017 /

Your own personal assistant is supposed to make life easier. Designed to let you dictate your searches instead of typing them, Google Assistant was made to accomplish just that. While talking to your phone is undoubtedly a convenient way to search for information, it’s not always practical. Fret not; Google’s tech team is working on…

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Windows 10: user complaints addressed

By Chris Butler / January 13, 2017 /

Over the past year, Microsoft received major backlash for ‘forcing’ the Windows 10 update as well as future updates on PC users. Fortunately, the tech leader is taking steps to address customer complaints. This article takes a look at what changes we can expect from Microsoft this coming year. A patch and a glitch away…

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Statistics for cyber security during 2016

By Chris Butler / January 12, 2017 /

As cyber attacks continue to rise, businesses large and small need to stay one step ahead with IT services that keep them protected no matter what. What once were minor nuisances have now become advanced threats that can actually put you out of business. In fact, these cyber attack statistics will prove to you that…

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2017 IT essentials: disaster recovery plan

By Chris Butler / January 11, 2017 /

When disaster strikes, organizations need to put their business continuity plans into action and recover their IT systems as quickly as possible. Failing to do so can mean serious financial and reputational repercussions. Despite this, investments in disaster recovery are set aside each year for high-tech IT investments, and every year companies and employees continue…

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iPads allow thieves to bypass lock feature

By Chris Butler / January 9, 2017 /

Nobody wants to spend the day stressing about dangerous scenarios and “what-ifs,” but in some cases we really must insist. In a recent development, it was discovered that one of the iPad’s anti-theft measures can be easily bypassed with little to no special training. And although no one wants to assume his or her tablet…

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Cashing in on an Idea: Is now the Right Time?

By Chris Butler / January 5, 2017 /

Consumers purchase millions of dollars in new software and hardware every year. Many of the products they buy stay current only for a short period of time, but the money that passes through the economy cannot be under-appreciated. If you have come up with the perfect software or hardware, it is tempting to work on…

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Considerations for large-scale AWS migration

By Chris Butler / January 4, 2017 /

Managed IT services providers recommend virtualization not because it is an IT business trend that everyone simply must ride, but because it is, quite, a smart way of managing your IT resources. Your organization needs to be more efficient and should be willing to move to the cloud to achieve it. But, if you do…

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