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Technology Moves Fast

Technology Moves Fast

IT Managed Services Help Businesses Get Up to Speed and Stay in the Technology Race

Take a moment and think about what the past 18 months might’ve been like without technology. Sure, there were frustrations and uncertainty. Too many businesses experienced setbacks. Yet, technology was the hero of many success stories. Remote work and cloud computing saved us—as did streaming entertainment, but that’s a whole other story.

Why Outsourcing IT Support is a Smart Choice for Boise SMBs

Why Outsourcing IT Support is a Smart Choice for Boise SMBs

As a small business owner in Boise, Idaho, it's essential to have reliable IT support to keep your company running smoothly. But with so many options available, finding the right IT partner can be challenging. Managing an IT network for a small business is like trying to fix a car engine without any training and half the tools. Just as a car engine has complex components and systems that require expertise to repair and maintain, your IT network also has a variety of technical components that require specialized knowledge to manage effectively. Without the necessary skills and resources, attempting to handle IT issues on your own can lead to costly mistakes and disruptions to your business.

The Importance of Cloud Based Services for Small Businesses

The Importance of Cloud Based Services for Small Businesses

Cloud computing refers to renting off-premise servers for using storage and computing resources over the internet. Be it hosting email, using applications, or file storage, you can use cloud-based services for all your business needs.

Now, let’s talk about the importance of cloud services for small businesses. Cloud-based services eliminate the need to set up expensive on-site servers significantly reducing your IT spending. Additionally, you no longer need to micromanage your IT operations. Your cloud service provider takes care of security, maintenance, and system upgrades for you.

7 Specific Ways Small Businesses Can Benefit from Cloud Services

7 Specific Ways Small Businesses Can Benefit from Cloud Services

Cloud computing provides a way of accessing resources like computing power, storage, servers, and databases over the internet via a third-party provider. You no longer need expensive hardware to run your business. All you need is an internet connection and a pocket-friendly cloud subscription. 

Cloud computing for business enables you to scale your business on-demand, helps you reduce costs, makes it easier for your employees to collaborate, safeguards your business operations, and much more. The fact that over 92% of companies use cloud-based services says a lot about the adoption of cloud computing. 

Secure Your Business Network in a Hybrid World

Secure Your Business Network in a Hybrid World

Meet Joseph, your new Security Specialist.

Think about how much your business has changed in a short period and how much business we all do in the cloud these days. Most of us have moved from software to cloud resources. Our networks are used to connect to third-party providers like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Office 365, or Google Docs. Many accounting systems and payroll services are online. CRMs like HubSpot or Zendesk are in the cloud. Each one of these connections can help you be more productive, but they can also create greater threat exposure.