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Small- and medium-sized businesses are adopting cloud technologies. However, some business owners may not be aware of certain hidden costs. These costs don’t seem much at first, but they can eventually snowball. Follow these five tips to keep the cloud from breaking the bank. No standalones Cloud services come in various shapes and sizes, manyRead more

The benefits of virtualisation are numerous: centralised IT management, faster hardware resources, improved business continuity, and reduced overhead costs. It makes perfect sense for everyone to jump on board. But to maximise virtualisation’s benefits, beginners should follow the following best practices. Conduct an assessment Evaluating your IT environment is an important step in the implementationRead more

Microsoft only offers Windows Support of  past versions for a certain period.  This can pose a significant challenge for businesses. Currently, Windows 7 is on “extended support” until January 14, 2020. What does it mean when Microsoft terminates support of your Windows version? Let’s have a closer look. No more security updates End of supportRead more

We’re now living in the data economy, so you can’t afford to neglect the possibilities of employee actions causing data loss and leakages. Sometimes this can be malicious; it’s been estimated that one-quarter of employees will take or share sensitive company information when they leave their job. The findings of a 2016 Biscom survey ofRead more

The idea of a hybrid cloud set-up – combining on-premises and off-site services – is an increasingly popular option.  However, you do need some careful planning to make this type of implementation work. There are number of practical and technical challenges to overcome, such as deciding what data goes where. You will also have toRead more

You have moved to Microsoft Office 365 and that’s GREAT! Productivity is enhanced You have reduced your costs Your teams have access to data wherever they are Greater flexibility has made your employees more engaged and motivated It’s all good …… or is it? “Well, it’s in the Cloud, so it must be backed up,Read more