Posted on Friday May 27, 2016
The iPad Pro has been out for several months now. Over the course of this time, millions of users across the globe have had the opportunity to spend quality time with Apple's new tablet. But for those of us who aren't quite certain they should purchase one yet, we're still wondering, "how has it worked out for those early adopters?" A new survey released by CIO, a website that delivers the latest news and tips for IT professionals, questioned 11 users about their experience thus far. Here are their thoughts on the good and bad of the iPad Pro.
Posted on Thursday May 26, 2016
Productivity, collaboration, freedom. These words are often touted when the benefits cloud technology are mentioned. But do all businesses that make the cloud switch achieve these? Unfortunately the answer is no. Some businesses flounder in the new technology, and some even become less productive because of it. So how can you avoid such a fate? Well, attitude plays a big role. Here are three mental shifts to make before your cloud migration.
Posted on Wednesday May 25, 2016
Software licensing has been a thorn in everybody's side for as long as we can remember. It's no surprise that as software begins to help us to consolidate and combine pieces of hardware through virtualization, we're confronted with this problem yet again. SMBs are often unfortunate victims of licensing models that favor individual or enterprise purchasing, without enough options in between. Why don't we delve a little deeper to see how your business can tackle virtualization while taking this legal necessity into consideration ?
Posted on Tuesday May 24, 2016
Slideshow presentations are only as good as the tools used to create them. With Google's recent update to its Slides software, that baseline just got a huge boost. One of the biggest advantages of Google's Drive software suite are the cloud-based features, and with the newest update to the Slides program you can explore a whole new way to interact with your audience. Keep reading to find out just how great this new feature is.
Posted on Monday May 23, 2016
As SMBs continue their steady transition away from traditional telephony services in favor of VoIP, threats of cybercrime and fraud are more common than ever before. Risks to VoIP systems are distinctly unique from those posed to your other networks and understanding how to combat them is critical. Here are 5 tips for securing your organization's internet-based communication devices and services.
Posted on Friday May 20, 2016
Just because your IT provider has a plethora of awards and certifications under its belt doesn't mean that you can blindly hand over your business's future to them. Often times, there are some aspects in your business continuity plan that tend to be overlooked by your provider. We have rounded up some of these issues that could appear when you enact your business continuity plans.