Category Archives: IT Management

4 Reasons Businesses Should Opt for a Local IT Provider

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Technology impacts every part of your business, so deciding how to outsource your IT is no small task! You might be weighing the pros and cons of staying local or going national with a large company. The title of our blog might give us away, but we think there are some great (and unexpected) benefits […]

3 Reasons Why Insurance Agencies Need Round-the-Clock Infrastructure Monitoring

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Insurance gives customers peace of mind and confidence to go about their daily lives. Whether commuting to work in their vehicle, running their business, or sleeping soundly at home, we feel safer and less stressed knowing that insurance has our back in the event of surprises or disasters. It’s crucial for insurance agencies to instill […]

7 Technology Trends that Small Businesses Must Watch in 2022

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New technology trends and technological advancements are announced all the time. Still, it’s always fun at the end of the year to look ahead and predict what trends will happen in the coming year. 2021 saw many companies struggling to adapt to changes in the world brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll continue to […]

Three Technology Developments to Watch in 2022

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We are looking forward to the start of 2022, because there are several home and business technology developments that we are excited to watch. The past two years have seen a leap in how businesses use technology in their everyday operations. While innovation in the technology sector has seen steady growth for many years now, […]

A Beginner’s Guide to NFTs

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The past few months have seen NFTs making waves all over the place. It’s hard to imagine not hearing reference to them in one form or another. Even though you’ve heard of them, it can be difficult to understand exactly what they are. The concept sounds complicated, especially with all the associated tech jargon surrounding […]

3 Ways Investing in IT Can Grow Your Business and the KPIs that Prove It

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Business growth relies on being able to track and measure improvements. If you’re not recording growth or decline in key areas of your business, how will you know where to make improvements? Choosing the right Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for your business and measuring them accurately and consistently can open your eyes to the successes […]

How Co-Managed IT Services Can Benefit Your Business

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Many small and medium-sized businesses want to prioritize their technology and cybersecurity but often feel overwhelmed, not knowing where to start. Depending on the nature and size of your company, you might have one or more full-time IT employees. However, many small IT departments consistently struggle to keep up with the needs and growth of […]

The Difference Between IDS and IPS & Why it Matters for Business Owners

The Difference Between IDS and IPS & Why it Matters for Business Owners

The language of IT and network security sounds complicated to anyone who doesn’t work with IT solutions on a daily basis. Further complicating the way we discuss IT solutions is the fact that they are so varied from business to business. Some businesses have comprehensive IT teams, some have virtual IT managers, but many others […]