Technology for Your Company and Its Workers — On-Premise, Virtual Environment or Cloud-as-a-Service?
Cloud adoption has become so ubiquitous that a recent Forbes study projected only 27% of workloads would be on-premise (on-site hardware) by the end of 2020. Yet, many business owners, especially in small and midsized…
Continue ReadingSmall business checklist for securing your remote workforce
The pervasive and continuing impact of COVID-19 on American business cannot be denied. Overnight, every business became a remote business as those sheltering in place used desktops, laptops, tablets and mobile phones to keep…
Continue ReadingHardware: How old is too old?
It’s hard to know when it’s the optimal time to replace your servers, desktops and laptops but Carmichael has a few tips that can make the decision easier. As experts in the technology from…
Continue Reading2019 Is Almost Over. Have You Done Your Technology Health Check?
To keep their IT systems healthy and secure in 2020, companies should perform an IT Housekeeping “Health Check” — with appropriate follow up and remediation if anything is amiss. Here’s our list of technology health check routines.
Continue ReadingTalking Business: Cloud-based Solutions Driving Technology Selection
The number of applications in the cloud is growing four times faster than those deployed by corporate IT departments, and much of that growth is coming from line-of-business (LOB) executives searching for answers to business problems – not technology.
Continue ReadingTechnology Vendor Management: What You Need to Know
Many small and midsized business (SMB) owners would never consider running their operations without a good staffing mix suited to their business needs. Most would also ensure their personnel were properly equipped to perform assigned…
Continue ReadingHow to Change Your Business ISP Without Losing Your Mind
Business owners often underestimate the planning and execution needed to switch internet service providers (ISPs). Attracted by faster speeds and lower prices, changing a business ISP can appear to be an easy decision but it…
Continue ReadingFool-proof Security that Works Every Time
Networks serve as companies’ gateways to the world. It takes 24/7/365 attention to keep all those desktops, laptops, mobile devices and networks secure. Why is securing those devices such a complex and demanding task? Because…
Continue ReadingBeware of Scammers Claiming to be from Microsoft or Windows
We mention this from time to time, but we’ve had a few instances of this lately so I wanted to post it again and remind everyone to remain vigilant. There are a number of scams…
Continue ReadingNeat gadget for the grocery shopper in your family
Just received a neat gadget called Hiku. It is a USB charged device that once charged you just set on the counter or it has a magnet so you can attach to your family message board…
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