Mike Smolens

Small Business IT: G Suite vs Office 365

As far as business productivity applications go, G Suite and Office 365 are the main contenders to aid your business. When deciding which software to use, a business must consider many factors, as both G Suite and Office 365 have very different features and plans. In order to pick the perfect application for small business …

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5 Questions to Ask When Considering an IT Consultant

Have you been considering bringing an IT consultant on board? Don’t worry, many business managers and owners have been in the same situation. Advanced IT infrastructure and the increase in a company’s intellectual property have made IT services necessary for most companies. With a high need for the services of an IT consultant, many “IT …

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Cloud Services – The Advantages for Small Businesses

Cloud services are redefining the way small businesses operate. In 2015, 37% of small businesses were utilizing cloud services. That statistic is expected to increase up to 80% by 2020. Cloud services are essential to small businesses and startups because they offer numerous advantages that allow them to compete on the same scale as large …

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Cyber Security in Business – What’s In Store For 2017?

2016 was a year full of cyber security breaches, data hacks, and network attacks. Some of these actually happened in 2016, while others happened years prior but were only revealed recently. For example, former email giant Yahoo fell victim to not one but two data breaches in the last three years. Looking ahead to this …

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Plan Your Year End Backup with Data Management Services

The year is quickly coming to a close, which means it’s time for your end-of-year data backup. Routinely backing up data is the best way to avoid the feeling of crushing loss should something happen to your computer. Whether you’re an individual or the owner of a business, it’s essential to backup your data, either …

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How to Protect Your Computer from Viruses During the Holiday

The holidays are fast approaching, and this is the most common time of year for online shoppers to fall victim to computer viruses. Even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, the danger is still very real. One study reported that in 2015 and 2014 the biggest days for computer infections occurred …

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4 Reasons to Hire a Managed Service Provider for IT

Businesses are integrating more technology into their daily operations than ever before. From small local companies all the way up to major corporations, people rely on technology to function the way it’s supposed to. Everyone is equally inconvenienced when things go haywire. The difference is that a major corporation will often have IT experts on …

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