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Downtime: how does this end up costing your business?

Avoiding the dreaded d-word is a universal goal in the world of business. We’re talking about downtime, and no organization wants to grapple with its disruptive consequences. Downtime is the nemesis of productivity and can wreak havoc...

What to think about when using SSDs

One of the most transformative - and compact - technological breakthroughs in the past few years has been the use of solid-state drives as opposed to hard disc drives. These SSDs are slowly becoming a standard...

Three reasons to hire local field engineers

When it comes to project deployment, you can choose to send your own technicians to the site, or you can hire local field technicians who already have a presence in the area. While both options are...

Staff augmentation can be an effective way to strengthen your business

To say that operational concerns have taken a bite out of efficiency as of late is probably an understatement. Finding the right staff to do the work you need to execute — especially with Information Technology...

Using tiered storage to your advantage

You might have heard of the term "tiered storage" but what exactly does it mean? And how is it relevant to your operations?

Meeting challenges with infrastructure and networks

It's a simple fact of life: the way that technology is routed and used by businesses can be complex. As a result, there may be concerns or issues that pop up even for companies that have...

Find power in purpose

In the dynamic realm of business, where innovation and competition interplay, a fundamental question often emerges: Do your employees truly grasp the essence of your company’s identity? Are they aligned with its mission and its distinctive edge...

Why higher educational institutions are looking to managed IT services

An increasing number of higher educational institutions are looking to managed IT services to augment their IT staff and cost-effectively meet demands. Think 24/7 help desks, application and network support, IT security, and cloud-based data backup...

Now’s the time to move to the cloud

Although most companies are currently running their own on-premises hardware to hold their data and applications, now more than ever, many are in the process of migrating to the cloud. Here are some of the key...