What is the Difference Between Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity? Business leaders in Tampa that are preparing for hurricane season will likely encounter two terms, disaster recovery and business continuity, in their search for stability. Though the two concepts are related in that they help you respond to the threat of natural or man-made disasters, […]
The Complete Guide to Business Continuity Planning Serious interruptions to productivity can be a catastrophe for unprepared businesses. Even a single day of downtime can cause a small or midsized business tens of thousands of dollars in lost opportunity, revenue, and reputation. For larger businesses, IDC estimates that operational downtime can cost up to $100,000 […]
Protecting Your Business Technology in Hurricane Season Every year, the Florida business community must gird itself for hurricane season, a significant trade-off for living in a uniquely beautiful state. Since 1980, the total cost of damage done to coastal Florida by storms has totaled $450 billion in total, with Hurricane Ian alone doing over $100 […]
Multifactor Authentication is Critical to Network Security Password-based attacks are one of the most common tools in the hackers’ toolkit, with about 81% of company data breaches directly attributable to an exploited password or network credential. The reason these attacks are so popular is because they’re simple and effective. Instead of advanced strategies, such as […]
How to Identify and Manage Your Cybersecurity Risks It’s not news that cybersecurity is the leading source of risk for small and midsized businesses in the Tampa area. According to a 2022 report, nearly 4 in 5 small and midsized businesses say that the number of cyberattacks targeting their organization grew over the last year. […]
Is My Data Safe in the Cloud? Companies are turning to cloud computing as a cost-effective, secure, and scalable way to store their data, streamline collaboration, and access new capabilities without the enormous capital expenditures that normally come with a new technology purchase. As the trend toward “digital transformation” advances, more organizations are moving their […]
4 Ways to Strengthen Your Law Firm’s Technology Since the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has become an important part of law firm operations. A CRM system and a partner dashboard is no longer enough to be ahead of the curve, law firms are now forced to adopt cloud, mobile, and other new legal technology to tackle […]
Do Businesses Still Need IT Services in the Cloud? Cloud computing has transformed the way that businesses purchase and maintain their technology. The transformative power of the cloud can help you reduce costs and streamline efficiency, but it can also create confusion. In particular, businesses in Florida often misunderstand the type and level of IT […]
Do I Need to Hire Onsite IT Support Staff? Small businesses and midsized businesses are now leveraging a wide array of technology to cut costs, boost productivity, and bring more value to the marketplace. As businesses grow more dependent on technology, the demand for reliable IT support grows along with it. But the work required […]
Why Businesses in Tampa Outsource Their IT Help Desk The support of a well-managed IT help desk plays an integral role to the day-to-day productivity of your business. Their help not only ensures that you resolve the technology obstacles that slow down your team’s work, but it also helps your team feel valued and supported, […]