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How do Consumer Laptops and Business Laptops Compare

How to pick the right laptop Business Laptops versus Consumer Laptops An IT Company review on what the best options are for you and your organization Performance | Technical Features | Appearance | Pricing | Serviceability Consumer Laptop These are laptops…

Managed Service Providers vs. In-House IT

Managed Service Provider VS In-House IT Managed Service Providers (MSPs) will typically cost less annually than a full-time salary for a small to mid sized business. Most Managed Service Providers offer several flexible payment options to suit your business needs.…

Top 5 IT Mistakes Small Businesses Make

Number Five 5 Not verifying backup, or having backup retention All business owners know that backup is important and often set it up. However, many forget to test or run multi-layer backup retention. Here are some real-life examples that we’ve…

Fear Machine Learning

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought us to the point where systems are using a combination of algorithms, analysis, and experience to learn and program themselves without human intervention. This type of progress has and will result in…

The Hidden IT Security Threats Right in Your Office Today

There are a lot of reports in the news about IT security threats and the damage they have caused. This has put a larger focus on implementing firewalls and anti-virus systems to prevent hackers from afar getting into our systems.…

Why Antivirus Doesn’t Work and What to do About it

In a previous article, I talked about how cyber crime is continuing to get more sophisticated, and how the offenders are getting away with larger amounts. In this article, we’ll look at AntiVirus software why it’s not always effective and…

Custom Software vs Off The Shelf: The Pros & Cons

Should You Use an Off The Shelf Software Solution or a Custom One? You want to be competitive and grow your business. How you manage and process data are essential factors for reaching both objectives. That’s where software comes in. Choosing…

The 6 Most Common IT Issues That Hinder SMB Owners

Having the right technology is critical for any business trying to stay ahead of the competition. It therefore comes as no surprise that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are spending upwards of $686 billion on their mission-critical technology. Unfortunately, 55% of SMBs feel that…

5 Ways Software Can Slow Down Your Workflow

We all depend on software to get things done. This is especially true for businesses, with some relying on upwards of 91 cloud service applications per department – and with most of those not even certified as being “enterprise ready”. So…

Dodging the Technology Traps that stalls growing business

We live in a world where the ever increasing accumulation of information has both helped businesses to thrive and succeed, but has also presented them with what often seems like insurmountable Information Technology traps. Q: What should an organization do…

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