Top 3 Technology Challenges for Contractors and Builders Operating efficiently in the construction industry requires an extensive and regular exchange of data and information between project managers, contractors, office staff, suppliers and customers. However, given the complexities of the industry, obtaining the right technology and IT support for contractors and builders can be easier said…
Endpoint detection and response (EDR) is a cybersecurity solution that consolidates data across all endpoints. This provides a full picture of potential cybersecurity threats. As we discussed in a previous blog, EDR solutions can identify ransomware, unknown malware threats and malicious activity. These solutions differ from traditional anti-virus and anti-malware protection because they can identify…
It’s not uncommon for start-up businesses to try to keep costs as low as possible, especially in the early days. To accomplish this, entrepreneurs often take a do-it-yourself approach to certain business functions. While this may work for some aspects of the business, IT is not an area where corners can afford to be cut.…
This month marks the beginning of hurricane season. This is a critical milestone for all Florida businesses, which should be preparing for potential storms and the devastation they can cause.
Many companies are nervous about starting with a new IT services company. They’re concerned about the time they’ll need to commit to a transition, possible disruption in workflow and potential downtime to the system.
Servers are an important part of your business’ technology infrastructure. They house files, applications, websites, remote access for your employees and more. Without them, your IT operations would come to a halt. This is why it is so important to make the right decision when it comes time to choose your large or small business server environment.
Rounding out the top three unplanned downtime causes is network or server hardware failure. When the servers that host your data, applications and resources fail, it can bring operations to a halt. Typically, the cause of failure is hardware that needs to be replaced or repaired. This can take several hours or days, depending on your provider and service level agreement.
Many startups and small businesses subscribe to cloud-based applications for their email, given the popularity and simplicity of that model. But, many mid-sized to large companies still host their email on on-premise servers. Email servers and software tend to need upgrading or replacing every several years. So, businesses managing email onsite may find themselves in…
According to an IHS study, outages cost enterprises $700 billion a year. Though this statistic is alarming, it doesn’t quite hit home for many businesses. But, doing the math for your specific organization and calculating your true cost of downtime is critical to understanding how much you can really afford.
How much of your day is consumed with worrying about the next IT outage? When your technology isn’t working, your people aren’t productive, sales aren’t closing, customers aren’t being serviced and products aren’t being delivered.
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