Imagine playing your favorite video game on your trusty old Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). Suddenly, after using the SNES console for decades to play the game, your machine goes kaput. Because of this, you can’t play the game anymore, and the game...
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The lowdown on network management services
These days, a business's network is the backbone of their daily operations — it’s crucial in running a systematic way of communicating with customers, keeping important records, and tracking revenue. New Jersey businesses depend heavily on their networks, so it’s...
Tech issues your IT team needs to watch out for as employees return to the office
For many employees, returning to the office after more than a year of working from home can be a boon or a bane — or both. While many will appreciate a slight return to normalcy, others may prefer to work from home permanently. Some may want to be able to do both. To...
Tips for controlling cloud spending
While the cloud is a cost-saving tool, your business may end up spending a lot in it if you’re scaling up your business. After all, you'll be using the vast amounts of computing power and data storage space that cloud providers offer — more than any small- and...
Lunch & Learn – September 13
September 13, 2021 at 12:30pm EST Add to Calendar A Master Class on IT Security: Roger Grimes Teaches Ransomware Mitigation Cyber-criminals have become thoughtful about ransomware attacks; taking time to maximize your organization’s potential damage and their payoff....
Do Macs need cybersecurity interventions?
Macs have a reputation for having good cybersecurity, as Apple has made it their top priority to maintain the integrity of the Apple ecosystem. All things considered, Macs remain some of the most secure computing devices on the market. But that doesn’t mean that Macs...
The pros and cons of local backups
Your business data should have backups — no ifs or buts about it. The real question is whether these backups should be kept in your office or not. To make this decision, you must understand local backups, your needs, and your spending abilities. Getting to know the...
Jackware: Ransomware’s more dangerous cousin
Ransomware continues to be a major threat to businesses in 2021. The Sophos State of Ransomware 2021 report found that 37% of organizations suffered a ransomware attack in the past 12 months. While this number has dropped from 51% in 2020, the financial impact of an...
Automation: Here’s why your small business needs it
When we hear the word “automation,” we often picture robots replacing human workers in factory assembly lines. Because of this, automation gets a bad rap as a job killer. However, the concept of automation is not limited to massive preprogrammed machinery, but can...
VoIP done right: Best security practices
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) serves all the same functions that traditional phone systems offer, often at a fraction of the price. These cost savings are especially notable when implemented at scale, and this has made VoIP especially popular for businesses....
How to solve the 5 most common VoIP issues
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems are known for all the ways they improve business communication and cut costs, but it’s not immune to technical issues. While the first instinct for many users when issues crop up would be to call tech support, a large...
What factors affect VoIP costs?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) currently serves as a terrific, cost-effective alternative to traditional telephone systems. VoIP refers to phone services hosted through the internet or a cloud. It can provide all the communications services and benefits that...
