Digital storage has erupted, in no uncertain terms, over the last few decades. While hard disk drives (HDDs) were the predominant storage format for most of that time, today’s faster and hardier solid-state drives (or SSDs) are becoming more affordable and popular.
That being said, there are still plenty of HDDs out there, all far more prone to breaking than their more advanced counterparts. So, how can you tell when a hard drive failure is pending?
We have frequently espoused the benefits of data backups, referring to how imperative they are should your business experience a disaster at any scale. That being said, there is always the concern that your backups could also be altered negatively. This is one reason that immutable backups exist.
Let’s take a few moments to examine the concept of an immutable backup and its benefits.
With mobile devices being such a large part of doing business, it’s imperative that your business has a plan to manage them. Many times this comes with a lot of hand-wringing. One of the biggest issues is whether or not the business invests in their employee mobility or if they simply demand that they gain use of employee-owned devices. In today’s blog we’ll go through the mobile management strategies of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Corporate Owned, Personally Enabled (COPE).
Software fuels most modern businesses, even the small shops down the street. Depending on the size and scope of the business, however, managing software can be complex and downright unfun. Listed below is a type of tool that your business can find great value in: a software management solution.
Every business relies on technology for at least part of its operations. This means that every business, especially those with operations that make IT an essential part of the process, will need access to some form of IT support.
For most small and medium-sized businesses today, managed IT is the best option. Listed below are a few reasons why this is.
With technology being such a massive part of modern business, many organizations are looking to use it to their advantage. One aspect of the business that is increasingly significant is their ability to stand out amongst their competition. Listed below are a few technologies that can enhance your organizational marketing efforts.
Businesses are constantly trying to find a way to best utilize their data. Whether it is creating a business intelligence strategy, integrating artificial intelligence, or for simple analytics, without having accurate, reliable data, the insights you derive can be misleading and end up costing you. That’s why it is critical to know how to scrub or clean your data. Having access to clean data is essential for anyone involved in business intelligence or AI. Listed below is a simple guide to help you get started.
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a technology that enables phone calls over the Internet. It provides a modern alternative to traditional phone lines with various advantages, such as cost savings and advanced features. VoIP is revolutionizing business communication and is an essential tool for today's organizations, especially with the rise of remote work. Why it's so popular among modern businesses?
There's a lot of pressure on (usually understaffed and overworked) internal IT teams to manage and maintain increasingly complex systems. For businesses noticing signs of strain on their IT staff, seeking assistance from managed services providers (MSPs) could be the remedy. Listed below are tips an MSP like us can use to alleviate the pressure and contribute to workplace wellness for all.
Professional services make up a significant portion of the business landscape. They can be broadly defined as any company with trained professionals at the center offering a service of note. The most common professionals under this umbrella term are lawyers, agents, consultants, and others who help businesses in their day-to-day operations. Listed below are some of the technologies that fuel professional service providers.
Part of doing business is understanding certain types of trade-offs related to the decisions you make. Specifically, we want to highlight opportunity cost as it relates to technology. What is the opportunity cost of technology, and why is it a critical concept for a business owner to grasp?
Ensuring that your organization's file-sharing policies and procedures are built to enhance security can significantly improve collaboration, distinguishing between efficient, streamlined processes and time-purging, wasteful practices. Navigating this terrain can be a challenge. Listed below are several best practices your business can adopt to optimize file-sharing.
Information technology provides businesses of all sizes significant benefits, very much including small and medium-sized organizations. Listed below are five modern tools that offer this kind of inclusive utility to the point that we see them as essential for successful business operations today.
Your Android smartphone is a computer itself; as such, it runs with an operating system installed. You install programs on your smartphone the same way you install them on your computer, although the process is more complicated. Below is an explanation of the types of files that the Android operating system uses to install apps on your phone, as well as why it might be a good idea to let the Google Play Store do the hard work for you, in terms of locating and installing apps.
In business technology, automation reigns supreme, especially for tedious tasks that offer little to the individual performing them. Remote management epitomizes such tasks, and strategic automation can greatly improve organizational productivity. Listed below is how automation can help you stay proactive.
Do you have employees who struggle with their technology? Chances are that there will always be individuals who are not as proficient with it as you might expect, and without a dedicated IT resource to ask for assistance, they might get frustrated and disengage with their work. You need to provide the right support to your employees. Fortunately, Macro Systems has just the right solution to your problems: a help desk!
Today's workplace wouldn’t exist as it does without the creation of wireless Internet or Wi-Fi. Understanding how your wireless router works can be incredibly helpful for any business owner, and it can help you get even more out of your wireless connection. Listed below is some information about wireless routers that can help you use them more effectively.
It’s easy to look at a power strip and a surge protector and question if there’s anything that actually makes them different. After all, they both give you extra plugs, right?
Yes, but there’s more to it than that. Listed below are some of the important differences between the two that make one a far better choice for your business’ power delivery needs.
Foldable displays are an emerging trend in the technology industry, as they are quite unique in their form factor and capabilities. What is the real value of this tech, though? Who is it actually being marketed to, and what for?
Last week we shared a blog referencing “smart chips” that could help augment a Google Doc. Listed below is a deeper dive into the topic of smart chips so you could apply them to your own Google Docs and Sheets.
