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In business, having contingency plans for potential issues tends to be advantageous for the business that wants to fend off catastrophe. When you are dealing with information technology (specifically data), ensuring that it is protected against loss in the face of the variety of threats out there is an undertaking in itself. A disaster recovery strategy governs the processes a business develops to recover to restore operations in a manner that will keep the business in business. Below is a look at two of the core variables of a disaster recovery strategy: RPO and RTO.

Data loss is a nightmare for your business, and ransomware is the boogeyman. Once your data has been breached, your organization's reputation is damaged in perpetuity; that’s why it is imperative to confront these fears and start prioritizing data security. 

Manufacturers are fascinating businesses; not only do they rely on manpower and technology to produce goods, they also depend on IT to power processes, organize their supply chain, and improve organizational efficiency. Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness month we're going to focus on what a manufacturer’s cybersecurity efforts look like. 

Businesses are always looking for a more efficient way to manage their data. For the today's manufacturer, there is a ton of data to manage. For some time, the best process was to fill up clanky file cabinets and pay people to oversee the process. This is no longer the case. With much of a company's groundwork being accomplished on computers, storing transactional and clerical data on digital systems only makes sense.

Modern businesses depend on software to help them fill in the gaps. For certain businesses, though, not just any piece of software will do. If your business is dependent on specific software to properly run your business, or if your business functions in an industry rife with regulations, you might be looking for a line of business software.

The company that manufactures products is first and foremost interested in efficiency; they need their processes to churn out products, be cost effective, and be repeatable. The goal of IT services for manufacturers is to help facilitate efficient and effective processes beginning with procurement of resources through to the support of the goods. 

Productivity is always going to be a significant factor in the workplace. While you want to encourage your employees to get work done, you don’t want to be too tyrannical; it could have the exact opposite of your desired effect. How can you make sure that your employees are staying on-task and focused on their goals? The first step is understanding their motivations and long-term goals.

Microsoft is arguably best known for its operating system and productivity software, but these days one part of its organization is growing faster than any other: its Azure cloud platform. Below is a look at the Azure cloud, some features that businesses use it for, and how it can fit into your IT strategy.

Active Directory is an item in most Windows Server operating systems. In other words, if your company has a Windows server, you probably have Active Directory, which basically hands out access permissions to your users as they are logged in to the network.

Budgeting can be hard, but with many business’ organizational reliance on information systems, locating the money to get your IT initiatives off the ground can be a challenge. That hasn’t stopped the IT sector from rapidly growing, though. In fact, IT spending in business is at its highest levels since 2007. Below is a look at how your IT budget actually helps keep your business technology initiatives moving forward.