Top-Down Leadership: What CEOs Can Do to Make a Motivated Team
Entry level employees often take their cues from those in the C-suite when it comes to motivation. Here is how to lead a motivated team at work. A company is only as successful as the team and creating a motivated team starts at the top with the CEO. Richard Branson has made an art out of […]
How Can You Tell When IT Outsourcing Fits Your Needs as a Company?
How do you know when IT outsourcing is right for your company? Learn how to spot the signs that managed services could solve your IT problems in this guide. Did you know that outsourced IT services are a nearly $86 billion industry internationally? That means that more companies than are spending serious cash on managed services than ever […]
Are YOU Prepared for the End of Windows 7?
January 14, 2020, the world will bid a fond farewell to the beloved Windows 7 operating system. Well, sort of. Microsoft has declared that, after that date, it will no longer update or support the system. It’s the final nail in the coffin for a trustworthy, oft-touted software package that’s been running on fumes since newer versions hit the scene. And, as with any funeral, there are some arrangements to be made for the millions of businesses that have stuck it out to the end. Here’s everything you need to know about the coming changes – and what you should do now to prepare.
How to create a Facebook ad that sells
Your products and services won’t sell, no matter how exceptional they are, if no one knows they exist. That’s where advertising comes into play. Yet for a small business with a limited budget, an ad placement in traditional media is costly. But thanks to Facebook’s online platform, advertising is now more affordable. Why advertise on […]
Top security threats to financial services
Hackers go for the gold. This means that banking information makes for the number one target. These cyberattacks lead to the theft of large sums of money, undermine the economic stability of individuals and organizations, as well as destroy the reputation of banks and other financial institutions. When these incidents occur, the damage can be […]
What Managed IT Services Is And Why You Should Demand It From Your IT Services Company
In today’s constantly shifting technological landscape, where fresh viruses and the new security patches designed to protect against them arrive by the week, it takes a proactive approach to stay abreast of all the changes. This is why, in 2019, more small to midsize businesses (SMBs) are ditching their outdated break-fix strategies and making the […]
Disaster recovery audit fail: A few lessons
In talking about disaster recovery plans (DPR), it’s best to illustrate with real-world scenarios to help you understand things better. They offer concrete examples of successes and failures, and you can learn a lot from them. Here’s an example of a DPR audit and the lessons it offers. Hosting certain types of data and managing […]
A closer look at fileless malware
To avoid detection by antimalware programs, cybercriminals are increasingly abusing legitimate software tools and legitimate programs in systems to steal data or ruin its integrity. They use fileless malware to infiltrate trusted applications and issue executables that blend in with normal network traffic or IT/system administration tasks while leaving fewer footprints. Ultimately, your business could […]
Making the most of digital marketing
Many business owners believe they should be promoting their organization in as many places as possible. Realistically, however, updating social media statuses without proper planning and strategy could do more harm than good. Read on to understand how timing is everything in social media marketing. Social media has helped businesses not only to cut down […]
The #1 Mistake Your Employees Are Making Today That Lets Cybercriminals Into Your Network
In the wake of unprecedented rates of digital crime, with the cost and frequency of data breaches constantly skyrocketing year after year, companies all over the world have been forced to scramble for solutions. There’s an arms race running behind the scenes of every piece of technology we use in business today, as cyber security […]