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7 Signs It’s Time to Update Your Business Technology

As a business owner sometimes it becomes a hard task to determine when it is time to migrate or completely change your technology. However, it is beneficial to replace your outdated technology as much as possible. In fact, it’s one of the main ways of improving the quality of the services that you offer. One of the major things to recognize is that your company can quickly grow and thus it’s necessary for your IT department to direct funds and effort into the purchase of new systems as often as possible.

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The Importance of a Business Continuity Plan

Every business faces many common challenges. There are also potential risk factors that could cause significant setback, or even utter ruination, should they come to pass. It is enough to keep any business owner awake at night, worrying about the future.

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4 Benefits of Hiring an External IT Consulting Company

Thirty years ago, the thought of hiring experts in networking and information technology was practically unheard of. These days, most businesses have little choice in the matter. The rapid advancement of new technology is something companies cannot afford to operate without.

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4 Common Mistakes When Selecting a Technology Solution

When the time is right for your business to bring on a managed service provider, there are several things to consider before signing a contract. Businesses both large and small have certain needs that are better managed by professionals. Contracting with a managed service provider allows owners and upper level management to focus their attention on growing and managing the business. Teaming up with a provider has several benefits if you choose the right partner. Conversely, bringing on a provider who doesn’t understand your needs or one that is unable to provide the level of service required can be an expensive mistake. Here we look at the things you should consider before signing on the dotted line.

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How to Effectively Manage a Global Workforce

Some say the planet is shrinking. The truth is over the last few hundred years, human population growth has been exponential. In more recent years, we’ve developed transportation options and communications technologies that allow people and cultures across the planet to connect, breaking down barriers to make way for a more aware and integrated society.

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Should Consider Remote Support

Just because you own and operate a vehicle doesn’t necessarily mean you have the time and inclination to become a seasoned auto mechanic. Instead, you simply take your car to a professional to have it serviced and deal with problems.

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Important IT Policies Every Business Should Have

Protecting your business from virtual threats is becoming more complex by the day. If you want the best chances to avoid a data breach, you not only need proper security programs for your computer networks, but also policies and training procedures that will teach your employees how to behave in a safe and responsible manner when using your resources.

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Is It Time to Update Your Small Business Technology?

Every business owner knows that efficient and productive operations rely not only on skilled and dedicated workers, but also on the tools they have at their disposal. In this day and age, tools refer to technology and businesses that want to remain competitive have to be vigilant about keeping their tools up-to-date.

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A History of IT Outsourcing

Most businesses outsource all kinds of activities, from bookkeeping and accounting, to customer service, to materials supply, to shipping. There are several reasons to outsource. For one, keeping a full-time staff for rarely needed services is an inefficient use of funds. In addition, many companies simply can’t compete for top talent, so it’s easier to outsource to professional firms that can provide needed resources and specialists.

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