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7 Ways to Properly Dispose or Decommission Old Technology
By Roger Murray | November 8th, 2017 | Business Operations
Whether you are moving to the cloud, refreshing equipment, moving offices and/or data centers, or simply cleaning house, properly discarding of old machines can be a tough task. The complexity of decommissioning IT assets only becomes more of a burden when you’re working in a highly regulated industry sector.
Is Online Privacy Dead?
By Roger Murray | July 7th, 2017 | Business Operations
Privacy…we all talk about it and we’re all concerned with losing it, but does it really matter? There are 1.94 billion active monthly Facebook users, 3.5 billion daily Google searches, and over 95 million photos & videos shared on Instagram each day. These are a few examples of the many apps, fun quizzes & surveys, … Continued
How Your Next Status Update Can Lead To Termination
By Gerard Louise | March 6th, 2017 | Business Operations
We all say or post personal comments from time to time; in fact, social media encourages us to express our every thought, often for the whole world to see. However, before you post your latest status, take a moment to consider potential repercussions. We are seeing more and more stories of people being reprimanded, or … Continued
Tech Essentials: Back to School Guide
By Roger Murray | September 13th, 2016 | Business Operations
It’s that time of year again! From elementary through college, the school year has officially begun. What does this mean? That it’s time to get the latest tech to make the daily hustle of class infinitely better. However, sifting through the mountain of options available in the marketplace to determine which is worthy of your … Continued
The Great Debate: Standing vs. Sitting
By Roger Murray | August 4th, 2016 | Business Operations
The health effects related to sitting at your desk all day is widely publicized, from an increase in the risk of obesity, heart disease, disability, and/or shorter life expectancy. Sitting has become the new smoking. So the obvious answer to living a healthy long life is simple, right? Just stand up; however, science seems to … Continued
Moving Offices? Important Relocation Considerations from our IT Experts
By Jeremy Louise | June 15th, 2016 | Business Operations
Relocating to a new office can be an extremely stressful and time consuming ordeal. Between managing the logistics of the physical move, coordinating employees and the hiccups that always arise at the most inopportune moments, it can easily become a full time endeavor that takes away from focusing on your daily tasks and core competencies. … Continued
Meet VIV: The Evolution of a Digital Assistant
By Roger Murray | June 2nd, 2016 | Business Operations
Every so often, a leap in technology occurs that opens up endless possibilities. During TechCrunch Disrupt in New York, we were able to watch a live demonstration of Viv, the evolution of digital assistants, from the creators of Siri.
Incorporating Cyber Liability Insurance to your IT strategy
By Jeremy Louise | May 6th, 2016 | Business Operations
As we’ve discussed in the past, there are countless cyber security tools and best practices to help mitigate the effects of a data breach as well as the impact they may have on SMBs. As the technology landscape…
Guide to Getting Things Done: Maximizing Productivity in a Tech-Filled World
By Roger Murray | May 3rd, 2016 | Business Operations
Trying to accomplish tasks each day can prove nearly impossible with the constant pings, notifications, and alerts coming from your devices. All seemingly urgent, expertly crafted messages designed to pull you away from what you are doing. Here are some great tips and tricks to maintaining focus during those busy days…
Why Opera’s Free Integrated VPN Feature Should Matter to You
By Roger Murray | April 26th, 2016 | Business Operations
Opera’s latest update has introduced a free integrated Virtual Private Network (VPN) for all users. With the barrage of stories pertaining to leaks and personal information becoming public, the announcement of a mainstream browser offering unlimited VPN access through their browser was incredibly exciting! So let’s delve into what it all means…