Today’s businesses rely on digital files for storing and organizing almost all of their important information. Here’s what you should know about file sharing and some of the top solutions that can help your SMB effectively manage and share its files.
Every small business owner absolutely needs a disaster recovery plan. You can’t stop disasters, but that’s not the point. You need a way to bounce back. When you’re facing downtime, that’s what matters—how quickly you can get your network back online so you can get back to work.
According to FEMA, 40-60% of small businesses affected by disasters will never reopen their doors. Regardless of your industry, there is a lot riding on how you protect your business from disaster. You likely physically protect your business with alarm systems, cameras, and even safes. You also probably invest in protections for your data and […]
Data loss afflicts companies of all sizes, including those that seem secure. Once your customer, employee or business information is lost, restoring it can be nearly impossible. In the end, there are many reasons to develop a strategy for data backup, including compliance and peace of mind.
In a world of unified communications, video conferencing, bring-your-own-devices-to-work policies and other cutting-edge communications, the voicemail message remains essential. It’s a unique calling card. With that in mind, here are some tips and scripts for voicemail excellence.
Contrary to popular belief, Office 365 and other software as a service (SaaS) models provide no real internal backup solutions. While Office 365 is amazing for SMB collaboration, third-party services are needed to ensure comprehensive data protection and compliance.
Today’s businesses rely on digital files for storing and organizing almost all of their important information. Here’s what you should know about file sharing and some of the top solutions that can help your SMB effectively manage and share its files.
Every small business owner absolutely needs a disaster recovery plan. You can’t stop disasters, but that’s not the point. You need a way to bounce back. When you’re facing downtime, that’s what matters—how quickly you can get your network back online so you can get back to work.
According to FEMA, 40-60% of small businesses affected by disasters will never reopen their doors. Regardless of your industry, there is a lot riding on how you protect your business from disaster. You likely physically protect your business with alarm systems, cameras, and even safes. You also probably invest in protections for your data and […]
Data loss afflicts companies of all sizes, including those that seem secure. Once your customer, employee or business information is lost, restoring it can be nearly impossible. In the end, there are many reasons to develop a strategy for data backup, including compliance and peace of mind.
In a world of unified communications, video conferencing, bring-your-own-devices-to-work policies and other cutting-edge communications, the voicemail message remains essential. It’s a unique calling card. With that in mind, here are some tips and scripts for voicemail excellence.
Contrary to popular belief, Office 365 and other software as a service (SaaS) models provide no real internal backup solutions. While Office 365 is amazing for SMB collaboration, third-party services are needed to ensure comprehensive data protection and compliance.
When conducting a disaster recovery drill, there are some things you can do to ensure you get results—good or bad—that are reliable. For an effective disaster recovery plan, you need good communication on all fronts and a methodical process. With these, you’re set up for success.
When it comes to increased productivity on your team, upgrading to a VoIP phone system provides a great return on investment. These features that a traditional phone system lacks will make you wonder how you ever lived without them. Welcome to truly modern workflow.
When you think of restaurants, you don’t usually think about computers. But every restaurant these days runs on computers. No, it’s true! Freddy’s, home of amazing burgers and custard, wanted that little extra push towards IT greatness. They wanted to make sure that the IT stuff was handled so that they could focus on their […]
Planning for IT disaster recovery is critical. Using these five tips, your business can begin to craft a basic plan for disaster recovery. The more you can prepare now, the less likely your company will be to experience catastrophic failures when a disaster does occur.
Because VoIP is a rapidly developing technology and is being adopted at a growing rate worldwide, it has been suggested that it may supplant POTS in time. Given the low costs, the flexibility, and multitude of services available with VoIP systems, you may want to consider making the switch.
While Microsoft Office 365 opens up a whole new world of collaboration and document sharing for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), it doesn’t, of itself, provide sufficient backup to protect your critical data. Having a separate backup system is the best way to provide complete protection.
It may be tempting to try out every new app or gadget that claims to streamline your organization, but some may end up wasting your time. What works for your colleagues may not work for you. Enhance collaboration by thinking on these points and looking at your processes critically.
Today’s talent force prefers real-time, mobile-optimized tools to communicate, and cloud vendors have responded with an extensive selection of instant messaging solutions. The leading chat apps for business allow your organization to drive growth with productive, engaging workplace communication.
Online meetings are only as good as the platform you use for them. An easy-to-navigate, well-designed platform can make online meetings a breeze. A platform that doesn’t fit for you will make them torture. Here are three of the best options out there right now.
No matter which industry or sector you serve, proper backup is pivotal. Data loss can seriously cripple a business of any size. A good backup strategy is the best way to avoid losing essential information due to systems failures, security breaches or plain old human error.
Since its arrival, the web-based video conference call has made a huge impression on businesses and users alike. Simply by allowing participants to engage visually with one another, rather than relying solely on audio communication, video conference calls have changed the way that we do business.
There are many reasons why a business should have a cloud backup procedure as a regularly maintained routine. But what backup service to choose? We took a look at some of the most popular and weighed their potential benefits for your business.
There’s no way around it. Your organization needs a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. You’ve taken in tons of advice and information. It’s time to sort through it all. Before you go into information overload, tie up your research with our handy list of BYOD policy dos and don’ts.
There’s no question that cloud computing is on the rise. More and more businesses are turning to cloud. But with so many options to choose from, how do you select the right provider for your business? Here are seven critical questions you should ask when choosing a cloud computing provider.
An incomplete or poorly prepared backup and disaster recovery (BDR) plan can result in unacceptably long outages and lost revenue for your company. Unfortunately, busy IT employees don’t always have the time to update BDR plans or test them thoroughly. Partnering with your managed IT services provider (MSP) to improve, refine and test your plan […]
Why is software patching so important for your business? Because having a sound IT infrastructure is crucial. You need a safe and secure operating platform. That’s why patching should never be overlooked when it comes to network health and digital environment stability.
Wi-Fi has had a profound impact on organizations and employees. It enables users to communicate and collaborate which in turn enhances productivity, agility and ultimately, profitability. But despite being so convenient and flexible, best practices for enterprise Wi-Fi security aren’t always followed.
It’s essential to keep company data safe from hackers. Viruses and malware still pose a very real threat. And privacy laws and regulations demand that you be protective of customer data, as well. Are your leaders aware of the important cybersecurity facts they need to know to protect the business?
Today’s businesses have numerous options when choosing network monitoring systems. You need to make sure your infrastructure monitoring and alerting tools have the right tools.
Include the following five features in your monitoring and alerting tools to protect your network and avoid data loss.
Many SMBs wonder whether onsite or offsite servers offer higher levels of security. Either option could help your business grow. Over the last few years, though, more companies have found that they benefit most from a hybrid approach that improves their security and data protection.
IT support is an important part of any your technology plan, but there is another important component that should go hand in hand. Employee training is the perfect complement to strong IT support. Plus, employee education has added benefits like reducing turnover and helping employees feel valued.
Today’s digital markets are experiencing escalating levels of cyber crimes so having an IT security expert is a requirement. If you’re searching for managed IT services to help with your organization’s security needs, consider how these options match up with your security concerns.
Veeam backup capabilities can improve overall cybersecurity. ISG has partnered with Veeam to provide managed cloud backup services. Companies can take advantage of the advanced Veeam capabilities in a managed environment to increase accuracy and avoid capital outlay.
Ransomware costs businesses around the world millions of dollars each year. No matter how big or small your organization is, ransomware protection should be a priority. This article explains what ransomware is and the steps you can take to keep your business safe and secure.
Allow your in-house IT staff to focus on more strategic duties while outsourcing important support tasks such as security updates, DNS Certificate Management and data backup to an MSP. An MSP offers around the clock IT support both on and off premise.
Taking a project from inception to successful completion is something every business needs to do on a regular basis.There needs to be a detailed plan in place to make sure your project runs smoothly from start to finish. There are five specific steps to take when carrying out any type of IT project.
In the age of heightened cyberattacks, why are companies taking their data to the cloud?
Can information be completely and permanently removed from a hard drive?
Google recently released its Cloud IoT Edge platform and its new hardware chip, the Edge TPU.
Technology has empowered an effective process for data visualization called data analytics.
Few SMBs have in-house help desk support that meets their needs. Outsourcing help desk support to an IT partner can lower costs, improve response time, and help companies find solutions quickly. Before you outsource your help desk support, make sure you know how to choose a reliable partner.
Phishing attacks can strike the savviest employee if they’re not knowledgeable about the latest developments in these hacks. Phishers can seem legitimate, with social media profiles and extensive online networks. So make sure your employees know how to spot a phishing attack.
If we’ve learned anything from the biggest cybersecurity breaches of 2017, it’s this: no one is immune from online threats. Not even the largest companies with millions in technology resources, serious cybersecurity measures and strong reputations as household names. 2017 came and went with multiple significant cybersecurity breaches involving major organizations. And the bad news […]
Every innovation brings new opportunity and unforeseen challenges, and Azure IoT Edge will be no different.
Outsourced IT support services offer a completely different set of benefits than in-house resources. Some companies do well by outsourcing all their IT support. Others invest heavily to keep it all in-house. Many companies benefit from a hybrid combination of the two.
There’s one question that haunts every single business leader, regardless of industry, business size, mission statement or product. How do you lower IT costs without sacrificing performance? If you can answer that question effectively, you’re set up for ROI and stability.
Is blockchain a cure-all for cybersecurity woes?
Retail is a sector that can profit immensely from successful cloud integration.
Should companies embrace wearable technology or exercise caution until it has become more mainstream?
IoT technology can boost productivity, but it can also lead to costly expenses if used without foresight.
A system from nature may partially avert IoT device jamming.
The new Kinect project incorporates the themes of Build 2018, including cognitive computing, AI and edge computing.
Data analytics is a vital tool in providing the best in information protection.
While a hybrid cloud sounds like an all-around positive, this solution is not for every organization.
What value do CISOs truly bring to the organizations they serve?
Business that collect data, any amount of it, from EU citizens or the EU market must fully comply with GDPR standards.
We enjoyed plenty of beer, basketball and BDR strategy at our three March madness watch parties. Disaster recovery training at our new corporate headquarters went off without a hitch. And our 3-2-1 Backup Day webinar was a big hit. Read on for more ways to improve your BDR/BC planning.
Follow these tips to safeguard valuable data.
While data madness often happens when vital data goes missing, it can also occur when data isn’t properly disposed of.
We’re putting the two most popular solutions under a microscope: in-house servers and cloud data storage.
There’s just something about conference tournaments, buzzer beaters, cutting down nets, Cinderella stories and crowning basketball champions that rev us up.
Microsoft and Symantec announced they are partnering to integrate Symantec security solutions with Azure and Office 365.
Access to technology plays a crucial role in children’s learning. As online needs change, schools should invest wisely.
Data suggests that, while still one of the simplest forms of cyberattack, phishing remains among the most effective.
If your office technology is still primarily onsite, it’s time to consider a shift. Cloud solutions offer multiple advantages over local hardware and software, including improved flexibility, scalable growth, remote access and (in many cases) cost savings.
SMBs have a lot of options when it comes to technology. Many of the tools that were cutting-edge just a few years ago are outdated now. The modern office embraces the cloud—and ISG Technology can help get you there with powerful productivity tools, world class backup and cybersecurity, and the best IT consultation available.
On January 31st, Cisco Systems disclosed a vulnerability allowing up to complete control of a device from the Internet, affecting Cisco ASA Software that is running on several Cisco products. The purpose of this blog post is to: Help you understand the issue Point you to trusted resources to explain it in more depth Determine how […]
These tips could save your company.
Is your company ready to face the threats of a modern world?
On January 1st, 2018 Intel disclosed a critical alert around a large variety of Intel CPUs that allows an attacker to read memory belonging to other processes. Further details from Google Project Zero, Cyberus Technology private researcher Paul Kocher, and various universities surfaced January 3, including white papers. The vulnerabilities are named Spectre and Meltdown. […]
Is your organization vulnerable to this hacking technique?
There’s a reason companies all over the world are choosing to work with MSPs.
Get your loved ones the coolest gifts this year.
Watch Cisco’s Ransomware Video: The Anatomy of an Attack to see how an effective ransomware attack comes together. This is why today’s enterprises require effective security. Learn how Cisco Email Security and Umbrella DNS provide dynamic security against ransomware. Umbrella DNS is cloud-based to provide security for all users on or off a network – […]
A new year is bringing new threats to companies, so it’s best to start preparing now.
John Deere Equipment dealer increases efficiency with Help Desk. As one of John Deere Construction Equipment’s largest dealers, ISG’s first Support Center client provides full sales and product support through 16 locations serving Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Western Missouri.
Office 365 in particular has become a tool capable of empowering manufacturers and improving operations. Let’s take a closer look at what Office 365 means for manufacturing:
Cisco Umbrella is a cloud security platform that provides the first line of defense against threats on the internet.
Microsoft is aiming to modernize teaching and prepare students for the next steps by empowering them with effective technology like Office 365.
It’s time to enroll in “Backup School” presented by ISG Technology & Veeam. Watch our “How to Make Data Backup and Disaster Recovery as Easy as 1-2-3” webinar.
It’s important to ensure your business is protected, which is now more difficult without security updates, new features, bug fixes or other updates. Upgrading is easy and will keep you well protected. ISG Technology has multiple solutions for your business to limit disruption and deliver the latest features and benefits from Microsoft Office. Contact us […]
ISG Technology, part of the Twin Valley Family of Companies (TVFC), announces the addition of Ryan Jackson as its Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Technology Operations. Jackson brings more than 20 years of experience in IT management, most recently with Computer Sciences Corporation. As CTO, Jackson will serve as head of the […]
Just as quickly as new technologies are developed to secure the information your organization is responsible for, cybercriminals are discovering new ways to get in. And to do it, they’re exploiting one thing – trust. When you put ISG Technology to work for you, you don’t just put industry leading security experts on your team, […]
Recently two Belgian researchers from the University of Leuven Vanhoef’s research group published details about an attack that affects all devices that support Wi-Fi (so pretty much everybody). This attack, referred to as KRACK (short for, uh, Key Reinstallation AttaCK) targets the third step in a four-way authentication “handshake” performed when your Wi-Fi client device attempts to connect to a protected Wi-Fi network.
Download our free disaster recovery eBook “5 Crucial Components of a Disaster Recovery Plan” to learn how to be truly prepared.
Download a free copy of our Office 365 White Paper and learn how to leverage the capabilities of Office 365 for your business.
It’s no secret that the economy has transformed faster than most businesses can keep up. The digital economy makes it easier for smaller, agile companies to quickly spin up applications and compete with established companies that rely on traditional IT infrastructures. To compete, companies must respond quickly to customer and market needs. However, traditional IT […]
Let’s take a look into a few trends that are driving the evolution of UC technology.
Watch Cisco’s Ransomware Video: The Anatomy of an Attack to see how an effective ransomware attack comes together. This is why today’s enterprises require effective security. Learn how Cisco Email Security and Umbrella DNS provide dynamic security against ransomware. Umbrella DNS is cloud-based to provide security for all users on or off a network – […]
Let’s take a look at what makes Office 365 different and the advantages it can bring.
Let’s take a closer look at how your can choose an effective UC solution.
Chief Innovation Officer. That’s the future for IT leaders seeking to place technology at the center of the conversation of how to grow their businesses. The modern-day IT leader is more than just the technologist who understands how the network works or the executive who can explain why cloud matters. Today’s IT leaders add value […]
In the age of cybersecurity, organizations cannot let their guards down, even when it comes to things they trust the most.
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest cybersecurity mistakes that business make.
Let’s take a look at four of the main tools that you should implement in your cybersecurity strategy.
Why upgrade IT? Because there is a gap between what your current infrastructure allows you to do and what you need it to do. ISG Technology partners with technology leaders like HPE and Intel to help bring clients the right mix of on-premises, hosted, cloud and managed services to help you solve IT challenges and […]
Here are a few tips to help you create a successful data management strategy.
Let’s take a look at the top things that should be considered in a colocation site.
Register to get your free copy of our Managed Services eBook and learn how how a true partner will take care of anything from your email and cloud services to infrastructure upgrades and installments gives you more time to focus on what matters – your business.
Download our White Paper to learn how managed services can help ensure that your staff members have all the tools & support they need while keeping costs down.
A highly virulent new strain of self-replicating ransomware, known as Wanna, Wannacry, or Wcry, shut down computers all over the world this last weekend. According to antivirus provider, Avast, it has infected over 75,000 computers. This page is intended for IT professionals who want help understanding the situation and offer advice for dealing with it.
There are three main strategies you can use to bolster your BYOD policy.
When evaluating your data center colocation provider options, there are a number of security considerations that should be kept in mind.
By implementing ITaaS in your business, there are a number of benefits that you can expect to reap.
A central catalyst in the shift of technology adoption is the massive increase in the power of IT investments. ISG Technology is the partner to get you there.
Implementing cloud solutions can significantly speed up the disaster recovery process and improve your operations in a few key ways.
Cloud-based data backup makes sense for a few major reasons.
Let’s take a closer look into how Office 365’s newest features will improve business operations.
Here are a few tips to ensure your disaster recovery strategy is foolproof.
Network monitoring can solve downtime headaches in three key ways.
Are you confident that your DR solution will come through in the clutch?
As threats become more sophisticated, it’s essential for enterprises can eliminate gaps in their security in three big ways:
Knowing the differences between these initiatives will help managers understand what they entail and where they fit into the grander scheme of business continuity efforts.
It’s imperative that your business selects the best managed service partner to support its needs.
When it comes time to adopt managed services, it’s best to work with an experienced service provider that can address your organization’s most important challenges with an array of available solution options.
While workplace mobility has become the new norm, it can leave a company vulnerable.
While workplace mobility has become the new norm, it can leave a company vulnerable.
One of the most attractive advantages of leveraging managed services is the ability to access some of the most innovative, state-of-the-art IT tools and components.
Currently, there are more than a few network monitoring solutions available for enterprises, and it’s important that decision-makers select the one that will best suit their corporation’s needs.
Now, more enterprises than ever are turning to outsourced, managed help desk services. These IT systems form the backbone of some of your company’s most mission-critical processes.
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Health care facilities need to think long and hard about future communication needs. So, what should health care administrators be looking for in a communications solution?
We’ve put together a list of myths about Office 365 that just aren’t true, and what the reality behind the situation actually is.
We’ve put together a list of myths about Office 365 that just aren’t true, and what the reality behind the situation actually is.
Health care can reap all kinds of benefits from an Office 365 deployment.
Companies that backup to tape as their offsite backup often aren’t aware of what recovering from tape looks like until they unfortunately have to live through it. Depending on the nature of the failure and the extent of the data involved, that type of recovery can take days to restore “business as usual” functionality.
Outages can cost companies $7,900 per minute. Don’t wait until disaster strikes. Our free report includes everything you need to know.
Technology has advanced at an incredibly fast rate in the past few years, and companies must shine light on shadow IT.
ISG Technology understands that complex and rigid storage silos don’t meet the needs of big data.
The next president is going to have a huge impact on America’s future cybersecurity.
A network assessment may have been able to help Southwest Airlines avoid their recent outage.
Hyperconvergence is an interesting trend with many advantages for the modern business.
As recording technologies get smaller and cheaper, giving police officers cameras to wear on their bodies at all times is quickly becoming a reality, what challenges face police body camera data storage?
ISG Technology offers comprehensive network assessments. But what do one of these examinations look like, and what can companies get out of them?
Mining important data could have an immense impact on the medical industry.
Office 365 has all kinds of benefits for the modern organization.
GenMobile is an always-on-the-go, yet more-connected-than-ever generation, and it’s changing the way IT responds to their business needs.
Nimble Storage recently selected their Q1 2017 Representative of the quarter for the region, Mike Davis – Account Executive at the ISG Wichita location.
90% of businesses who experience one week of downtime go out of business within six months. Ensure maximum network uptime with ISG.
Colocation continues to evolve every year as needs for storing mission critical information change.
ISG Technology and Wichita State University’s Applied Technology Acceleration Institute (ATAI), announce a new partnership to provide daily end-user support, from desktop application and operating system support, to network administration and dispatch services.
The Wichita Business Journal recently recognized outstanding local businesswomen who will be honored at their annual Women in Business program. Fifteen women were announced; among them, ISG Technology’s own Amy Mounts.
The Wichita Business Journal recently recognized outstanding local businesswomen who will be honored at their annual Women in Business program. Fifteen women were announced; among them, ISG Technology’s own Amy Mounts.
ISG Technology’s Cloud Services business unit, which provides cloud and hosted solutions for small-to-midsized companies throughout the Midwest and beyond, is pleased to announce yet another expansion of its Cloud & Service Provider Gold partnership with Veeam®.
How did the Bangladesh Bank hack happen? To understand how this whole scheme began, it’s important to comprehend how Bangladesh Bank sends and receives funds.
How can ISG help you get HIPAA compliant? Health care data is heavily monitored in the U.S. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act has very strict regulatory standards about how this kind of information can be handled.
The culture you have created at your business should be something you are constantly evaluating. Not only does it affect employee retention and recruiting, it also has major repercussions when attempting to implement a hybrid IT solution.
Technology today is all about doing more with less, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the legal industry. What kind of technology is keeping modern law firms efficient?
This executive report delivers everything your business needs to know about communications technology – the lifeblood of any business. Leveraging the latest tech include cost savings, improved productivity and collaboration, but you need to right-size your plan.
Learn how to make a business case for colocation. Get info on how to select a colocation provider, including questions to ask for businesses subject to compliance regulations.
As storage needs continue to explode for businesses, what is the best solution for your needs to balance both cost considerations and user experience? Register to get your copy of this executive primer on storage.
We see hyper-convergence as a new IT infrastructure model that leverages the power of software-defined technology to tightly integrate end-to-end compute, network, storage, and management resources.
Done right, IT can ensure a strong return on investment and have a proven positive impact on Education Success Measures (ESM). This free report will teach you the common pitfalls to avoid, along with best practices for network implementation.
In the ever-changing security landscape, it’s hard to fully understand security threats and even more difficult to create lasting, effective solutions. Read the ISG executive report.
In the face of regulatory changes and cybersecurity threats, IT plays a more critical role than ever for community banks. This free report will teach you how to not just survive, but how to thrive, with technology as a main driver.
A business has many priorities. With so much on your mind, your phone system might be something that you haven’t thought about in a while. Register to view an informative white paper to help you understand your hosted options and make the best choice for your business.
Getting a hybrid cloud right starts in the data center. It also means knowing potential headaches related to multi-vendor management. This free report answers your questions related to hybrid cloud.
A 10% increase in data accessibility adds more than $65 million in net income for the average Fortune 1000 organization. This free report helps you navigate through the complexity of virtualization.
A 10% increase in data accessibility adds more than $65 million in net income for the average Fortune 1000 organization. This free report helps you navigate through the complexity of virtualization.
Our experts help you manage innovation projects such as shared storage, virtualization, disaster recovery, security, mobility and UC collaboration projects.
Check out this brief tour of the ISG regional network of data centers.
Recognizing the Rise of Unified Communications Infographic.
Storage Area Networks, An Answer for Big Data Demands Infographic.
Natural disasters can cause unrecoverable IT infrastructure, and catastrophic loss of data. But more common sources of downtime include operating disasters, such as: hardware failure, software corruption and viruses.
Considering the case for a hybrid cloud infographic.
The pillars and priorities defining ISG Services Infographic.
The Virtual Data Center: Building a Business Case infographic
Industry: Financial DCI provides full-service bank technology and processing solutions to the financial industry. Headquartered in Hutchinson, Kansas, DCI’s advanced banking solutions include the iCore® bank processing and management system, imaging, Internet banking, networking, teller automation, ATM/card services network, and backroom services. In 2008, iCore won the BankNews Innovative Solutions award for the Best Management […]
When a St. Louis area bank needed help with a sluggish WAN, they turned to ISG for help. When the lines at Midwest BankCentre started to grow unusually long due to a sluggish network and unresponsive business applications, Larry Albrecht, senior vice president of operations, thought he knew the answer—a new T1 connection.
Formed in 1989, Kansas Medical Mutual Insurance Company (KaMMCO) is the state’s largest liability insurer, serving physicians, hospitals, and other health care professionals. Headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, the member-directed company has three branch offices throughout the state and approximately 80 employees.
As a client service-oriented radiology practice in Missouri, Advanced Radiology was feeling the pain. “Stability and speed are crucial to our ability to provide services to our patients and their physicians,” says James Aldridge, Director of Radiology for the company.
Like many large public school systems, OKCPS had various IT challenges. Dozens of sites to network, thousands of endpoints to support and limited IT staff to manage and maintain the sprawling environment.
In the past, all of OSBC’s file and email servers were kept in the office of the institution’s director of IT, but eventually OSBC outgrew its in-house approach.
Bama had aging PC’s spread across their environment; they were experiencing high support costs, and needed an efficient and cost-effective plan to refresh their PC fleet.
Since Legasus Group teams frequently travel to their client sites, they require a mobility solution that helps them access their records and files on the road. Previously they had used a local IT service provider and another provider for internet and voice, creating difficulties with maintaining a high level of quality of service.
Is your company prepared for a migration to the cloud?
Someday there could be a nonfamily member running ISG Technology. But for now a fourth-generation owner is in charge, and that CEO has advice for any family business that intends to prosper across generations.
Is your office as safe as it should be? Although the notion of some outside criminal burglarizing your company is an unsettling thought, there are a few things administrators can do to ensure the physical security of their facilities.
Is your office as safe as it should be? Although the notion of some outside criminal burglarizing your company is an unsettling thought, there are a few things administrators can do to ensure the physical security of their facilities.
When it comes to ensuring business continuity and keeping all parts working properly, it’s crucial for communications between departments to be easy and effective.
Executives should be taking an active role in tech maintenance and advancement within the company, and one of the great ways they can go about doing this is through IT-as-a-Service.
Crime has changed with the Internet age. Although physical theft is still a problem, the introduction of computer systems into the workplace has brought about a generation of criminals who use code to steal rather than a gun. Perhaps the epitome of this trend is ransomware, a specific piece of malware that encrypts a victim’s […]
In the new Idea Economy, the ability to turn an idea into a new product or business has never been easier or more accessible. Competitors are everywhere, creating disruptive waves of new demands and opportunities.
The second part of our series focuses on who can benefit most from colocation. There are obviously many advantages to this service, some businesses are better suited for a colocation package than others.
With all of the information collected as a normal course of conducting business these days, it’s not surprising so many companies are beginning to focus more heavily on their data storage needs.
Are your employees prepared to work from home when it’s too snowy to get to the office?
Let’s take an in-depth look at how the healthcare industry tackles big data. One of the most common issues within the medical industry is deciding how to manage all of the data being generated on a near-constant basis.
How do companies ensure in-house and external communication is as effective as it can be? Investing in UC is a step in the right direction.
Let’s take a look at the biggest risks when it comes to cloud and hybrid IT, then discuss strategies for dealing with these issues.
Let’s take a look at server virtualization and see how it can impact your company for the better. When it comes to making sure business is running smoothly, it often falls on the shoulders of the IT department to ensure that everything is aligned and working toward the end goal of more growth, higher revenue and better reputation among clients.
Effective cybercrime protection requires insight into both the nature and motivation of attacks. But most businesses don’t know who is attacking them or why.
The hybrid cloud is growing in popularity. Here are some market stats and important things to consider before investing in these environments.
Big data analytics has serious implications for multiple industries.
Is your business ready for heavy snowfall? What about when people can’t get to the office?
As a modern company, it’s really important to us that you not only understand what we do, but who we are.
Power is extremely important to your company’s operation. If you’ve ever thought about creating a disaster recovery plan, there’s been no better time than now.
Let’s take a look at how the cloud was used in 2015 and how it’s likely to be used as this year progresses.
The ability to combine private and public deployments into one solution is enticing for many businesses, and as such, the outlook for hybrid cloud is good.
The hybrid cloud’s future looks as bright as ever.
There are a lot of aspects to consider when making a disaster recovery plan for the winter.
Colocation has revolutionized enterprise IT. Check out why colocation might be just right for your business.
Hackers are a malicious bunch, but they aren’t stupid. . Companies are going to need to be very careful moving into 2016.
Have you considered all the sides of disaster recovery? If you don’t have a solid plan, or just don’t have one at all, your business could very well shut down for good due to a single tragedy.
BYOD is working well within the business world, but what about in schools?
Let’s take a look at how this disruptive technology has had such an irreversible influence on how companies approach their IT infrastructure.
Whether it’s big data servers, email, the CRM system or document management system, they all would run at a snail’s pace without the right SAN.
Here are a few tips on how to deal with app development challenges within your organization.
Health care data breaches are on the rise and the health care sector needs to start focusing on the cyber health of these people as well.
we’ve run into three kinds of executives present in the boardroom in terms of the security of their company’s data: ostriches, doomsday preppers and Navy SEALs
The executives in the boardroom need to take an active role in disaster recovery.
CEOs should be as concerned about cybersecurity as their IT employees.
You want interactions between executives and IT admins to be productive, because if there is any kind of disconnect, bottom lines could suffer.
Let’s take a look at some of the best benefits of prioritizing your IT portfolio and giving your organization the best tools possible.
Virtualization and enterprise cloud computing: How do you know which option is the correct one for your specific business needs?
Here are three important benefits of virtualization.
Twin Valley has received some well-deserved praise for its implementation of gigabit Internet.