No one can deny that social media has become a powerful online marketing channel. It’s cheaper, less complicated, more effective, and…a lot cooler. The numerous benefits are especially advantageous to small businesses that don’t have print or TV ads. Interested in creating a social media ad of your own? Read on. Why advertise on Facebook? […]
A beginner’s guide to creating Facebook ads
Huge virtualization partnership is now live
In a win-win move for virtualization vendors and end-users, two of the biggest names in the industry are making their platforms compatible with each other. Amazon Web Services (AWS) can now host virtual machines that use VMware, and that has huge implications for disaster recovery plans. Virtualization review Traditional servers and desktops use computer hardware […]
VoIP: Cloud-hosted or On-premises?
You’ve decided that the benefits of VoIP phone systems are too substantial to ignore any longer. But before you start searching for the right VoIP solution, you need to know which deployment method will work best for your business — cloud-hosted or on-premises. Installation and maintenance On-premises VoIP phone systems are installed at your company’s […]
Cyber weapons for sale by dangerous hackers
“Script kiddies” are a type of computer hacker that copies malware programs from more experienced creators and put their own name on it. WannaCry was programmed by script kiddies, and the group they stole the malware from is selling a new set of vulnerabilities. Who are the ShadowBrokers? There are several theories about who the […]
Office 365 web app launcher improvements
Do you sometimes wish you could get to your Office 365 applications faster? Microsoft has tweaked the Office 365 web app launcher so you not only get to your apps faster, but you also get to view your most relevant programs, files, contacts, and activities more conveniently. Here’s how it can make you more productive. […]
Equifax’s Leak: lessons learned
No business owner wants their customers’ data leaked, but no matter how well your prevention plan is, the unexpected can happen. And when it does, what will determine the fate of your business is how well you respond to it. So before you start planning an incident response, read the following story and recite this: […]
Features and fixes on macOS High Sierra
iMac and MacBook users can download macOS High Sierra, Apple’s newest operating system that boasts better performance, improved features, and security patches. The new OS has plenty of major and minor updates, but here are some notable features that business users will be excited to hear about. Greater speed and efficiency The improved Photos app […]
How can ERP improve your business?
Small- and medium-sized businesses constantly struggle with different areas of business, whether it’s accounting, inventory, or strategic planning. This is because SMBs often lack the tools to manage these systems efficiently. However, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can come in handy. If you’re looking to improve business performance, read on. What is ERP? Simply put, […]
What are the advantages of SaaS?
Almost every business relies on software to operate, and for most SMBs, the costs of software — including license and maintenance — are painfully expensive. So is there a solution that allows you to leverage the power of software without a high price tag? One candidate is the software delivery service called SaaS. Read on […]
SMBs survive disasters with virtualization
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused millions of dollars in damages. Some of that damage was unavoidable, but hundreds of businesses managed to stay open thanks to innovative virtualization solutions. If you’re not already taking advantage of this technology, it’s time to find out what you’re missing. Virtual desktops In most offices, employees are still dependent […]
