Amazon Web Services vs. Microsoft Azure – Which Is Better For Your Organization?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure are two of the biggest players in the world of cloud services. Together, the companies dominate half the global cloud market, with AWS enjoying a total market share of 33% and Microsoft taking 13%. Given how influential both companies are in the technology sector, business leaders often find themselves asking the question of which one is the better choice.

How to get the most from your business data

Are you making the most of your business’s greatest assets? The data your employees and customers generate is an unsung hero, just waiting to take your business to the next level. Obviously, enough information can help any company make better decisions, but how can a small or medium-sized organization use data analysis to increase revenue? […]

Are Your Employees Prepared for a Ransomware Attack?

It’s easy to blame technology for all the world’s ills. After all, the increasing ubiquity of smartphones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices has greatly broadened the number of cyberattack opportunities. There is also the constant threat facing older systems that are no longer kept up to date, as the UK’s National Health Service found out last year when its ancient Windows XP-powered machines fell victim to the global WannaCry ransomware attack.

New design upgrades to Microsoft Office 365

If you’re one of the million-plus users taking advantage of Office 365’s premium productivity apps, you’ll soon notice some changes. Last June, Microsoft revealed that Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word will be getting a design revamp in the coming months. Here’s a preview of what’s to come. Simplified ribbon The biggest update is with the […]

5 mistakes businesses need to avoid online

As a small business owner, you’ve probably used social media to establish a connection with your customers and share stories that will shine a positive light on your brand. While social media is a great tool to foster your business name, if used incorrectly it could just shatter your online reputation. Here are some common […]

Why you should keep office IT hardware up to date

Keeping up with the Joneses is what many of us try to do when it comes to technology. We queue up for the newest iPhone, make sure we have all the coolest new apps, and pay heed to much of the advertising about the latest gadgets and gizmos.

So you’d think there’d be no problem for small-business owners in keeping their IT hardware up to date.

Assess risks before buying new software

Cybersecurity is an issue that hounds businesses of all types. Sometimes organizations invest in security software without realizing the risks that come with it. Here’s why identifying threats before buying cybersecurity products is paramount. Uncover threats and vulnerabilities Every business should evaluate the current state of its cybersecurity by running a risk assessment. Doing so […]

3 important web content trends

The average web user’s attention span gets shorter every day. People don’t want to spend hours sifting through a website to find the information they need; they want it as soon as the page loads. To keep up with the times businesses have drastically changed how they develop their websites. Bite-sized content While there are […]