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Improved email security for Office 365

No matter how much technology advances, human error has always been a fact of life. Nowhere is this more pertinent than when it comes to email security as many of today’s breaches start in an employee’s inbox. But now Microsoft is looking to change this. In the coming weeks, the technology giant intends to launch… Continue reading Improved email security for Office 365

Web design trends for your small business

A potential customer’s first impression of your company is established when they visit your website. Many small business owners know this, and that’s why it’s important to keep up-to-date with web trends. Nowadays, responsive web design has become a popular trend for companies. This is a design style that focuses not only on visual appeal… Continue reading Web design trends for your small business

Tips to optimize your VoIP call performance

Many business owners who opt for a traditional phone line over VoIP make some pretty big assumptions. Some assume they’ll continuously drop calls while speaking on the phone with their biggest client. Others assume employees will resort to calling prospects on their personal cell phones because they’re baffled by the user interface of your VoIP… Continue reading Tips to optimize your VoIP call performance

Boost staff productivity with mobile tech

Most business owners are quick to think that utilizing mobile devices automatically leads to more productivity. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A poor mobile device policy can actually lead to burnout and see your employees become overwhelmed by technology. Here’s how to avoid these pitfalls and get the most out of mobile devices in… Continue reading Boost staff productivity with mobile tech

6 Windows 10 features to look forward to

Recently, Windows 10’s Anniversary Update announced some pretty cool features that you didn’t even know you wanted. Some of these changes include making Cortana an even better personal assistant, automatically putting your laptop in battery saver mode, allowing you to choose for Windows to update, and more. Now how will these new features help small… Continue reading 6 Windows 10 features to look forward to

The link between Virtualization and DR

Many business owners think that Virtualization and Disaster Recovery are two separate services. And while that’s true in most respects, they actually have more in common than you think. Particularly in how Virtualization can serve as a legitimate Disaster Recovery solution. Here are the details of how it does just that, and some pointers to… Continue reading The link between Virtualization and DR

4 BYOD security risks you should address

In the 21st century, personal computing is with us wherever we go. This is all thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. These devices allow us to take work home with us. And, with bring your own device (BYOD) strategy, businesses have never been so productive. However, BYOD poses a… Continue reading 4 BYOD security risks you should address

Tips to ensure a successful iPhone iOS update

iOS updates for iPhone happen on a regular basis. And while you may be in the habit of updating without giving a second thought, there are benefits to being patient and prepared. By doing so, you may end up saving yourself from unnecessary headaches that come along with a premature iOS update. Here are some… Continue reading Tips to ensure a successful iPhone iOS update

Sleep soundly with these Android tablet tips

Sleep is vital to your business. It enables you to focus, make smart decisions, communicate with colleagues and vendors, and accomplish tasks for business growth. And while your Android tablet may be a useful tool to help you accomplish some of these tasks, it may also be disrupting your sleep. Here’s how to ensure this… Continue reading Sleep soundly with these Android tablet tips

Office 365 Groups: your apps under one roof

Nowadays, people have dozens of tabs open in their web browsers to access services that help them with work or catch up on social media. The problem is, it’s easy to lose track of all these opened windows and apps just to get to the information you need. The new update to Office 365 Groups… Continue reading Office 365 Groups: your apps under one roof