IT News, Information And Tips To Help Your Business

People have always worked smarter when they’re part of an effective team. Thanks to the rise of modern technology, those teams no longer need to be restricted to a single office or even a single state or country.

Building a collaborative working environment has become a business imperative, especially for small businesses looking to maximize engagement and productivity without dramatically increasing overheads.

Instagram has become one of the most popular social networks to date. One billion active users consume its image-heavy content every day. Aside from it being a photo-sharing app with fun filters, Instagram has demonstrated its capability to turn your followers into customers.

You can’t afford to lose business data. It takes away the trust of your clients, leading to loss of revenue. Cybercriminals are here to stay, so it’s more important than ever to utilize tight security measures to keep your business data safe. Still, some hackers may have advanced cracking skills, or are really determined to break into your network, so it’s a good idea to use the following methods for safeguarding your corporate data.

In today’s world, staying connected means having a strong internet connection and a feature-packed smartphone. But you may discover that your internet-based apps are loading much more slowly after using your handset for just a few months. Learn four possible reasons why your phone’s internet speed is lagging.

Arranging meetings that work with everyone’s schedules is a pain — especially if participants don’t work in your office. A calendar that is easy to share publicly simplifies everything from scheduling calls with clients to quarterly meetings with business partners.

In 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and certain parts of Louisiana the hardest. In the same year, Hurricane Irma devastated companies in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. During uncertain times, a disaster recovery (DR) plan is what saves companies from power outages and massive revenue losses.

Unless you have a rock-solid backup and disaster recovery strategy, your business could end up closing its doors for good in the event of a serious incident. In fact, according to FEMA, 40% of businesses never reopen after a disaster, and another 25% fail within one year.

Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility. But you don’t need to be an IT expert to know how to protect yourself from a cyberattack. To help you get started, here are helpful terms you need to know so you’re not left in the dark, whether you’re teaching yourself how to update your anti-malware, updating your systems, or consulting your tech support.

Landline phones may have served us well for more than a century, but when was the last time you made a phone call from a fixed line? If you’re like most people, chances are it’s been quite a while. Although they’ve managed to hang on for much longer in the business world, there’s no doubt that landlines are now very much on their way out.

Office 365 has become the go-to all-in-one tool for businesses in recent years. With different Office 365 plans — Business, Business Premium, Enterprise E1, E3, and E5 — you can have a set of services and features that are perfect for your business.