Unforeseen disasters can strike at any time, and when they do, your business could come to a grinding halt. Having a business continuity plan could prevent this from happening by securing your valuable business data at another location. But all too often, data backup can be too complicated for the average IT personnel to manage.
Cloud hosting for business continuity
The basics of keeping your accounts safe
Protecting company data used to be a matter of having network security and locking down your email accounts. But since more businesses are relying on cloud computing, their data is spread across different servers all over the country and even beyond. Cloud servers can only be accessed by authorized accounts usernames and passwords, which means information security now revolves around keeping these accounts secure.
Security audits: Data integrity’s last line of defense
Businesses should take every precaution when it comes to data and network protection. Leverage the capabilities of a competent IT partner by augmenting their round-the-clock oversight and regularly update protocols with timely security audits.
Auditing and the security strategy
Audits are necessary to maintain system integrity and uphold quality.
Things to consider when buying a Wi-Fi router
A strong network enables your business to surf the web and access cloud productivity apps. Behind these networks are Wi-Fi routers that keep your devices connected to the internet. While there are many more components involved in setting up a strong network, your choice of router can make a huge difference.
5 Ways to improve employee experience with technology
A Gallup poll conducted a few years back found that half of employees are disengaged from their jobs. With no true loyalty to the business, they’re only getting the bare minimum done, and the only thing they look forward to during the working day is getting home at the end of it.
Power BI’s predictive forecasting
To help you prepare for future challenges and opportunities, Office 365 has predictive forecasting: Power BI’s powerful business analytics tool. Learn more about it here.
Protect your business data in the cloud
Though touted for its increased security, the cloud isn’t 100% safe from data breaches. A small- and medium-sized business has to be proactive with data security, even in the cloud, or it risks costs tied to lost business, damaged reputation, and regulatory fines.
Why BI is for everyone
If you’ve managed to convince yourself that only large enterprises have the money to take advantage of Business Intelligence (BI), then think again. In the past, companies needed to hire expensive experts to really delve into BI. But these days, there is a range of affordable self-service tools that will allow small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to make use of BI. What's more, your SMB creates and holds much more data than you realize, which means you can start using BI for your business.
BYOD security tips
The bring your own device (BYOD) phenomenon continues to rise in the workplace. There are a number of benefits and risks that BYOD brings. For it to be successful, you must balance employee freedom and data security. Here’s how you can do that.
Whether your employees are using smartphones, tablets, or laptops, you need a BYOD security policy.
Reduce your PC power consumption
There’s a computer in almost every home and office nowadays. A typical desktop that’s switched on 24/7 for a whole year releases carbon dioxide equivalent to what an average car releases in an 820-mile drive. To save energy, you don’t need to make drastic changes; you can start by making small adjustments that will ultimately lead to significant savings.
