Using SharePoint With Office 365
Businesses of all sizes have a need to be as productive as possible. To simplify the process of sharing information online, Microsoft created SharePoint as part of its Office 365 productivity suite. Businesses can use SharePoint to share files, collaborate with other people, manage online blogs, and more. Microsoft also . . .
Integrate Yammer With Office 365
Microsoft developed Office 365 to be a comprehensive solution for businesses of all sizes. Among its widely recognized uses, such as using Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, it comes with a host of other features that are designed to boost productivity and allow for easier collaboration amongst teams. Yammer is one . . .
The Different Components of an Information Security Policy
Oftentimes a company’s information security policy is an overarching document that includes multiple sub-sections. A company’s IT infrastructure, their needs, goals, and level of risk (i.e. if they process a lot of sensitive data on daily basis), are all factors that shape an information security policy. Though it may seem . . .
3 Ways Managed IT Services Help to Control IT Costs
Business budgets are tricky. Companies often have to plan months in advance, and as a result, money is allocated based on projections that may or may not fall on target. As information technology is the back bone of most companies, it is crucial that IT budgets are allocated correctly each . . .
The Importance of Information Security Policies for Employees
Businesses today are in need of multiple levels of security protection as compared to companies operating thirty years ago. Not only do physical assets (computers, servers, printers, etc.) need varying levels of protection but so do its digital assets such as company files and data. However these policies are not . . .
3 Reasons to Get an IT Infrastructure Assessment
“Why do I need an IT infrastructure assessment? Our current configuration is working just fine!” Though this question is heard often enough when it comes to technology, the “set it and forget it” mind set doesn’t work. Regular reviews of an IT infrastructure provide businesses with multiple benefits. They can . . .
What We’ve Learned from Data Breaches in 2015, Part 2
Anthem, Target, and government agencies are all major organizations that have been hit by major data breaches in the past couple of years. 2015 brought us many high-profile data breaches that shed light on how detrimental a hack can be on a business. In the information age, cybercriminals are looking . . .
What We’ve Learned from Data Breaches in 2015, Part 1
Data breaches are nothing new, but they have been on the rise over the last couple of years. Major corporations have had their sensitive data compromised and have put millions of people’s banking and other personal information in the hands of cybercriminals. For example back in 2013, Target experienced a . . .
Why You Need Antivirus Protection Beyond Desktop Workstations
It's a virtual necessity to install antivirus applications installed on all company computers. Viruses and malware not only slow down system processes and impact productivity, but they expose sensitive information and can give outside intruders an all-access pass to company information. However, to fully protect your business, you need to . . .
Encrypting Your Mobile Workforce
Over the past 10 years or so, work has become increasingly mobile. Thanks to advancements in mobile internet speeds and high-definition video and telecommunications technologies, we are no longer chained to our desks in order to complete our work. Employees can split their time between the office and home, and . . .
Encryption: What It Is and Why You Need It
Though encryption is often complex and consists of many different components, in the simplest of terms encryption is a method or a process of encoding or scrambling information into a format of which only authorized parties can decipher. Data stored on servers is often encrypted as are emails and even . . .
