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The Benefits of Business Continuity and Data Back-Up

March 2nd, 2023 by admin

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Is your business equipped for a power outage? Can it handle several hours of downtime? Are your servers backed up in the event of a virus attack? Businesses often underestimate the importance of a business continuity plan and data backup. In a perfect...

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Posted in: Data

Backup & Disaster Recovery, Turn Emergencies into Planned Events

July 20th, 2020 by admin

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Businesses everywhere have learned that disaster can strike at any time, and they can last for unforeseeable lengths of time. Now more than ever companies need to plan and make contingencies for when the worst comes to pass. They need to utilize backup...

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Posted in: Backup, Solutions

How Business Continuity Protect Your Business

January 24th, 2019 by admin

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When disaster strikes, it leaves ruin in its wake. It can destroy everything leaving nothing behind when its over. Sometimes you're lucky if your office building is left standing, after all, is said and done. While things like your servers, computers,...

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Posted in: Backup, Cloud, Managed IT Services, Services, Solutions

Lowering the Bottom Line: IT Management Support and Cost-Saving Benefits

June 27th, 2018 by admin

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Shifting to IT management support services can make a huge difference in reducing your business' operational bottom-line. IT management goes a long way to streamline both infrastructure and support while providing access to a larger knowledge pool than...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Support

Addressing the Unique IT Management Needs at Law Firms

April 11th, 2018 by admin

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Law firms face many unique IT management challenges that stem from the confidential nature of the information they work with. And that confidential data is why law firms must make the protection of information a key IT priority. Threats can come from...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Services, Solutions

Educating Businesses on the Importance of 4G Backup

August 17th, 2017 by admin

We announced today that we will be launching an awareness campaign to educate small to mid-sized business (SMB) owners about the importance of having a 4G backup plan in their organizations. With the vast majority of business owners virtualizing their...

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Posted in: Press Releases

The Three Copies Rule: Why You Need Two Backups

May 3rd, 2017 by admin

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Anyone who has ever lost years of work due to computer failure will tell you that backing up your devices can save you considerable heartache and frustration. Reliable, redundant, and regular data backups are your business's best strategy for disaster...

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Posted in: Solutions

Network-Attached Storage: Data Backup and Transfer Options for Small Businesses

March 9th, 2017 by admin

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Network-Attached Storage (NAS) servers are a great asset for small businesses managing data. For the uninitiated, NAS is essentially a streamlined server designed specifically for sharing files between devices. Because of their simplified...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Knowledge

Antivirus Software: When One Is Better Than Two

December 7th, 2016 by admin

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If your company’s antivirus software is letting you down, you should think twice before installing a second one on a computer: It may actually make things worse. Multiple antivirus programs working in conjunction on the same device is not a case of...

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Posted in: Security

The Benefits of Backups

November 16th, 2016 by admin

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Even seasoned IT pros have made the mistake of not backing up a device—and panicked after losing countless important files because the device failed. We may know better, yes, but that doesn’t mean we’re perfect. On the flip side, we’ve all...

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Posted in: Backup, Managed IT Services

Business Continuity

February 4th, 2015 by admin

Prepare for failure, as failure is inevitable! At some point, your business will encounter a disaster that is outside of your control. A fire could destroy your office. A huge storm could prevent your employees from coming to work. Nearby construction...

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Posted in: Backup

5 Things you should do TODAY (and everyday) to preserve your IT systems

November 6th, 2013 by admin

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The 5 basic tips below are essential to maintaining the health and efficiency of your network, servers, and computer systems. Please consult an expert IT Consultant or Managed Service Provider for more information about protecting your IT systems. ...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services