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The Internet is, along with electricity, a completely essential part of doing business. Listed below is a look at the central metric of Internet usage: Bandwidth.

Have you ever noticed the digital screens at stores or restaurants displaying deals, menus, or videos? These are called digital signs, and they’re incredibly helpful for businesses of all sizes. Listed below: how they can help your business.

Keeping your small business’ technology up to date is a lot like maintaining a car: you need to make updates to keep it running smoothly and avoid costly breakdowns. The problem is, with IT, where do you start? 

Computer problems can be very irritating, especially when they slow you down while working. Many times, it is something that can be fixed quickly, but then there are issues that an experienced IT professional has to address. Listed below are some of the most common computer problems professionals run into.

Rebooting your device provides several benefits. If you ever experience an issue with your device, rebooting it will likely improve it. Even the National Security Agency (NSA) recommends you do this… but why?

Keeping track of your business' technology is critical for smooth operations and long-term success. You need to monitor things like computers, servers, mobile devices, and software licenses to avoid unnecessary costs and security problems. A good inventory system helps you know what technology you have, where it is being used, and when it needs maintenance or replacement. This ensures that your team has the right tools when they need them, which enhances productivity and growth.

Video conferencing has become a mandatory tool for businesses, especially after the rise of remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It used to feel like something from science fiction, but now it's a key part of how we work together. Video meetings are not only more reliable and easy to use, but they've also become a lot more accessible, helping people connect no matter where they are. Listed below is a look at some of the ways video conferencing has improved:

There aren’t many successful businesses left that haven’t embraced technology in some ways. Even businesses that took a while to integrate it, like restaurants, are more often than not going to have some type of online ordering or point-of-sale system. Listed below is a look at some of the ways technology helps businesses advance.

One of the many tasks undertaken by the United Nations is to protect human rights around the globe while also working to develop more sustainable and climate-friendly development. As such, the UN has recently taken an interest in the development of artificial intelligence, hoping to create guidelines that allow us to get the most value out of AI without creating more significant problems.

We all rely on the Internet. For most of us who have been using it since the mid-90s, we’ve seen a massive change in its use. Today, silent continuous connectivity has replaced the dial-up tones of the late 90s and early 2000s. Listed below is a discussion on how Internet connectivity speeds have changed over the past 30 years. 

Telephone systems are a critical part of any business. Voice over IP, or VoIP, takes telephone systems one step further by making the service more accessible, flexible, and affordable for SMBs. Listed below are some of the benefits you can expect from using a VoIP system.

Businesses can’t ignore the advantages that technology can bring to their business.  One of the primary benefits is the ability to automate routine tasks, which saves time and reduces the risk of human error. By utilizing technologies that work to make processes more efficient, small businesses can operate more efficiently and focus on strategic initiatives that drive growth. Listed below are four of the most valuable technologies small businesses can utilize today.

Professional services encompass many of the “experts” people rely on, and modern firms in this sector rely heavily on technology to increase efficiency, enhance client service, and streamline operations. In this month’s newsletter, we’ll explore four key technologies that professional services firms rely on. 

A business experiencing a network bottleneck is having a bad day, especially since the ability to share data is so critical to many industries today. However, today’s resource-intensive technologies can easily eat through an organization’s bandwidth and create these kinds of network slowdowns.

Listed below: what can be done to reduce these bottlenecks, if not eliminate them outright.

To maintain a healthy and thriving business, it's essential to have a team that can effectively manage spending. For small businesses, this often means making strategic choices. Listed below: why a simple approach to technology might be the best strategy.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term you’ve probably heard by now but may not completely understand; that’s normal, as there are a lot of things that could be labeled under the IoT. This month, we thought we would go through some ways the average business can use the Internet of Things to its advantage.

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.

Cloud computing has become a massive advantage for today's businesses, but every business has unique needs that require tailored technology solutions. A one-size-fits-all approach can be detrimental and leave you wasting money or worse—not getting the value out of your investments. Listed below are five key tips for effectively deploying cloud services in your business.

Most businesses rely on their technology; thus, a failure to manage that technology can lead to significant financial waste and operational inefficiencies. One significant way a business can waste money is through over-investment in unnecessary or overly complex IT infrastructure. Listed below is an examination on how companies waste their money on technology and how to identify if technology is working for your business. 

Technology is an essential part of most modern business operations, regardless of the size of the business… and how that size may change over time. As such, it is essential that the infrastructure that supports this IT can adapt to these swells and declines.

Listed below: why it is so imperative that your IT infrastructure fits your business and a few best practices for tailoring it.