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What hyperconvergence means for you

By Chris Butler / February 3, 2017 /

Modern web network and internet telecommunication technology, big data storage and cloud computing computer service business concept: server room interior in datacenter in blue light Virtualization is great, but it is awfully confusing. And although the whole point of hiring a managed services provider is to hand off these issues to the experts, we believe…

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Microsoft says goodbye to Office 2013

By Chris Butler / February 2, 2017 /

Office 365 subscribers have a little less than a month to enjoy a fully-supported Office 2013 productivity suite. In an effort to push users towards the 2016 version of Office 365, Microsoft will no longer focus on their Office 2013 offerings. Although the announcement is hardly surprising — considering Microsoft’s track record with software upgrades…

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No more extended support for Windows 7

By Chris Butler / January 31, 2017 /

When you grow accustomed to something — like a morning routine, a particular type of coffee, or in this case, an operating system — attempts at change aren’t always successful. Case in point, the struggle between Windows 7 and Windows 10. Users have until 2020 to make up their minds, and unless you don’t mind…

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Hackers use browsers to get credit card info

By Chris Butler / January 27, 2017 /

Does filling in web forms sap all your browsing energy? Do you find it especially taxing to shop or register online using a mobile device? Google’s Chrome alleviated this dilemma when it introduced the Autofill feature in 2011, which made filling in forms much faster and making credit card purchases online more convenient. Unfortunately, it…

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Shift your thinking on technology spending

By Chris Butler / January 26, 2017 /

Shift your thinking on technology spending…. Once your business reaches a certain size, the impact of technology increases dramatically.  Downtime becomes very painful, support requests increase due to a larger workforce, and IT becomes material to the profitability of the business.  There is a point in all businesses where “how IT is handled” has to…

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The business benefits of CRM software

By Chris Butler / January 26, 2017 /

Investing in customer relationship management (CRM) software is absolutely essential for small- and medium-sized businesses that want to up their sales performance. It helps sales departments understand their clients, tailor their marketing efforts, and more. If your business isn’t already using CRM, here are five reasons why you should definitely give it a chance. Grows…

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Apple’s new year comes with new malware

By Chris Butler / January 25, 2017 /

We love Mac computers as much as anyone does, but even we have to admit the notion of superior cybersecurity can be a bit overblown. Malware still finds its way onto Apple devices, and the only remedy is preparedness. Take a minute to brush up on the first Apple malware of 2017 before it puts…

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The latest Cloud Print service from Google

By Chris Butler / January 23, 2017 /

Not too long ago, the thought of being able to access printers from your computer, tablets or smartphones was almost unheard of. But today, it’s a completely different story — enter Google’s Cloud service. Now you can access both regular and Internet-enabled printers through the web. Read on for more information. First things first, the…

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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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