Choosing a cloud provider

Many businesses are now looking towards “cloud computing” to provide them with the IT systems and services that they would have previously had in their office.   Cloud computing encompasses many different technologies and services with a huge variety of “as a service” providers.  This presents a considerable number of challenges for businesses over security, reliability, backup, performance and costs as …

Unified Communications Benefits

If you are thinking about implementing Unified Communications Management in your business, it’s worth taking a deeper look into the many benefits. Here are my top 5 reasons why Unified Communications is a must in any business. 1. Incorporate different communication features to enhance collaboration What if you could multitask on different devices to get more done? With the the …

SIP Technology and the evolution of the PBX

The idea that the PBX is simply a voice server requiring extensive wiring couldn’t be further from reality. As the discussion progressed about what the modern day PBX can accomplish, many heads in the room began to turn. People began to question whether the industry as a whole should adopt a new term to describe these powerful UC devices? Regardless, it’s …

Black Friday Cyber Crime

Black Friday cyber crime is probably the last thing you would think of when shopping online for unbelievable deals but it is a reality we must all face. Black Friday is a single day to take advantage of unbelievable discounts and limited stock. The day’s appeal is undeniable, but it’s also an opportune time for criminals to take advantage of …

Cyber Security – 10 ways you can educate your employees

Cyber Security and the internet of things has been the highlight of 2016 that has affected millions of people and tens of thousands of businesses.  We’ve all heard about Cryptolocker, Heartbleed and now last week, BASH which have all received global media coverage.  We’ve seen major retailers who have had customer details stolen and we’ve seen Ebay and other global on-line …

How to Test Your Backups

Regularly backing up your business’s files and computer systems is crucial, but it is just as important to test those backups at least once a year. You do not want to find out that your backup images or files are corrupt and thus useless when you are trying to recover from a natural disaster or cyberattack. But how do you …

8 Critical IT Supplier Questions you should ask

Dealing with IT suppliers and service providers is challenging for many businesses and many have concerns over reliability, security, cost as well as other factors. The key to hiring or dealing with a supplier is to do the research and leg work up front to ensure you know who you are dealing with, and the supplier you engage can service …

Apple Provides Critical Update To Address Security Flaws in AirPort

The latest Apple Update for Security have been released by Apple for AirPort Base Station, their wi-fi enabled routers and devices. Affected models are AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Time Capsule base stations with 802.11n and 802.11ac. In order to ensure the security of your personal information, I would recommend visiting the Apple security page for AirPort Base Station …

4 IT Trends to Watch in 2016

What is going to happen to the IT world in 2016? While no one knows for sure, it is possible to make a few educated guesses based on current industry IT trends. The following predictions offer both early warnings and potential opportunities for business owners, helping them chart the best course forward. Here are four IT trends business owners should …