Firewalls and Antivirus: A Cybercrime One, Two Punch
Although the internet has revolutionized how we do business, communicate, and essentially live our lives, it also created a whole new breed of crime. Cybercrime occurrences have steadily rising over the past few years. Cybercriminals use a variety of tools to break into the networks of companies and steal sensitive . . .
SMB IT Security Best Practices
Security is one of the most important aspects of a company’s IT infrastructure. Weak security measures provide an open door for outside parties to gain access to sensitive and proprietary data, commit fraud, and even put a company out of business. There is so much at stake yet many companies . . .
Power IT Solutions for Boston Small and Medium Sized Business
Small and Medium sized businesses with outsourced IT solutions have an advantage over those who do not because they have less downtime on their network. To succeed in a highly intense business cities such as New York, Los Angels, Palo Alto and Boston, outsourced network monitoring is cutial to stand . . .
Technical Support: How the Cloud and IT Makes Expansion Feasible
Embracing the advice that your IT services and support team gives you can make expansion a dream come true. With all the new technologies and telecommunications out there, having multiple offices will enable you to make more money and become a bigger player in the business world. Simple advances in . . .
IT Services in Boston: How The Future of Computing is in the Clouds
Technology is in the early stages of a big shift, one that will transform how companies and individuals access information, share content and communicate. This next wave will be driven by a new model of computing: people and businesses will use their Web browsers to access a wide range of "cloud services"--computing services available on demand, over the Internet.
How IT Support Will Gain Charity Support
Relief agencies such as the American Red Cross have demonstrated how effectively online systems can speed cash donations to tragedy-stricken parts of the world. Smaller nonprofits have found the Web to be a blessing for locating discounted items and organizing people to support causes. Foundations and charities have found success with e-philanthropy -- the securing of pledges and donations over the Web -- and made it a vital part of their fundraising strategies.
Computer Repair and Upgrading: 5 Steps to an Easy Windows 7 Upgrade
Upgrading to the new Windows 7 operating system can make your PC faster and easier to use. Many users fear that the upgrade process itself will be stressful and difficult -- but fear not! Following these five simple steps will help you have a smooth and stress-free transition.
Businesses in Boston: Riding the IT and Economic Rollercoaster
Stephen Minton, vice president, Worldwide IT Markets and Strategies, IDC, offers insight on how outsourcing can help you ride out the economic downturn—and maybe even gain a leg up on the competition along the way. Rising gasoline prices. Falling consumer confidence. Subprime mortgages. Inflation. Budget cuts. Currency fluctuations. Floods, droughts and crop shortages. Each day's news seems to add to the torrent of challenges heading our way. No business is immune—but outsourcing can offer a way to leverage technology to help stem the negative tide.
Network Support: 22 Ways To Work Quicker on your IT Network
Work, family, friends and a few hours for yourself? Sometimes it seems impossible to fit everything in one day. If you are looking to spend less time at your computer and more time somewhere else, check out these clever keyboard shortcuts.
Boston Area Business News: the 2009 ARRA and Section 179
The Economic Stimulus Act and Section 179 “ The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” has been officially extended. The Section 179 Deduction increases made available in the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 through December 31, 2009, if you have purchased and installed the equipment. With the current news that is all around us it is sometimes hard to justify opening our pocketbooks and investing in our companies. We all know that the best way to improve ourselves and our businesses is to invest time, energy and money in accomplishing our goals. As the year draws to a close you need to take a look and see what can be done to improve your business. The decision to improve may save you money.
Business Owners in Boston: 4 Signs It’s Time to Start Hiring
Entrepreneurs riding out the economic ups and downs may not have spent much time wondering whether to add new employees. As the economic recovery begins to take shape, however, they may want to start thinking about it. But it raises a question: How can a small-business owner know when it's time to add staff?
