Businesses have been making the switch to cloud computing for some time, and their reasons for adopting it are numerous. Cloud computing is Internet-based and even though this does require some on-premises infrastructure, such as firewalls and switches, the cloud does streamline business computing. Here is an overview of some . . .

BYOD, or bring your own device, is an important consideration in today’s IT landscape. Many people use their own personal devices, such as their laptops, smartphones, and tablets, for business activities. While this may be viewed as a positive because it increases productivity in the workplace, there are also some . . .

Security tops the lists of concerns amongst companies that are reluctant to make the switch to cloud-based services. One of the biggest issues is that companies are often reluctant to allow the cloud to control all their data when they are used to doing so in-house. However, internal security can . . .

Businesses today are often faced with the decision of whether or not they should hire their own IT staff or outsource all their IT needs. While businesses may believe that their IT services are better trusted to an internal staff, there are some associated complications. Here’s an overview of why . . .

Many companies wait until a breach has occurred before making security a priority. The truth is, cybercrimes are a lot more common than people think, and waiting to address security concerns as problems arise may be too late. An attack could have disastrous consequences, especially if the attacker hijacked secure . . .

It’s true that companies still need a CIO, or chief information officer, but for small to medium sized businesses, they’re not always a practical solution. Smaller companies may not have the budget to have an IT department, never mind to pay the salary of a CIO. This is where managed . . .

Businesses looking to make the switch from on-premise mail servers like Microsoft Exchange to Office 365’s online platform may be hesitant because they are concerned with security and privacy. On the one hand, on-premises mail servers make it possible for all security and encryption to occur in-house, which can give . . .

The growth of cloud computing worldwide has given businesses of all sizes more opportunities to leverage their IT investments. When Office 365 was first launched several years ago, this enabled users to move beyond the traditional Microsoft Office desktop platform into one that allowed for greater flexibility and convenience, such . . .

In today’s workforce, there is an increasing demand for mobility. Now that the workplace extends past traditional boundaries, there is an increasing need for solutions that allow users to connect with each other in efficient ways. Through the mobility solutions made possible through VoIP services such as softphones and the . . .