When businesses that use large drawings and images want to use cloud-based applications and remote collaboration, they often require specialized IT expertise. Architecture, construction and engineering businesses (ACE) work out of offices but also work at remote job sites. Activities such as planning and ordering of materials are usually carried out at the offices while implementation of the plan and
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Using LoRaWAN for Connecting IoT Devices
When it comes to connecting devices to your business network, most people know about hardwired connectivity and wireless technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth. A newer option is gaining popularity for certain types of applications—primarily for connecting battery-powered Internet of Things (IoT) devices to the Internet. It is called LoRaWAN, and it stands for “long-range wide area network”. LoRaWAN technology…
Industry-Specific IT Considerations for Biotech Businesses
Biotech businessesare typically engaged in activities such as conducting studies, developing pharmaceutical products or building medical devices. These types of activities frequently involve working withboth valuable intellectual property (IP) and personally identifiable information (PII), making themextremely valuable targets for hackers.
Because theyhandle a lot of valuable and sensitive information on a daily basis, it is critical that they implement elevated…
Top 5 Benefits of Working with a Managed IT Services Provider
When running a small to mid-sized business, you need to make sure you are making the right decisions on how things are done. For many companies, deciding whether to hire on an internal IT team or to work with a managed IT services provider can be challenging. Understanding the types of benefits you could enjoy by partnering with an experienced…
How to Build a Network for IoT
Internet of things (IoT) devices have become extremely popular over the past decade for both personal uses and to help with businesses. IoT devices can include anything from a thermostats for temperature control to security cameras, and even things like mouse traps. If your business relies on IoT devices, you will need to make sure that your network is built…
How to Select Anti-Spam Tools for Your Business
Spam is not just annoying. Spam messages can contain scripts that can load viruses or ransomware onto your system, and they can also harvest personal information. According to email security specialist Mimecast, 90% of cyberattacks start with email. Other companies with experience in IT security, such as Proofpoint, Ironscales and Microsoft, can also supply email security software. You need an…
Why Businesses Need to Check Their Email Reputation, and How to Do It
When your business email reputation is poor, you may not even know it, but your emails might get flagged as spam, be blocked by some servers, or simply not get delivered. When that happens, your poor email reputation will start to affect your business reputation, which will hinder your ability to communicate with existing customers and to reach potential customers.…
How to Select the Right Computers for Your Business
Whether you’re upgrading existing equipment, or just starting out, it’s important to do some due diligence when choosing computers for your business. Besides pricing, other important factors you should look at are your employees’ roles in your company, durability, reliability, and compatibility.
Because computer technology is complex and changes so quickly, getting help from IT support services providers familiar…
Pros and Cons of Hardware Authentication Keys for 2FA
Keeping your company’s computer systems secure needs to be a major priority given how today’s world is filled with cybersecurity threats. If you allow sensitive data to be stolen from your organization, you are putting your customers at risk, and your company’s reputation will be ruined for years (if you are able to survive it at all). The most vulnerable…
The Dangers of Using Your Browser Password Autofill
Modern web browsers such as Google Chrome are essential tools that just about everyone uses on a daily basis. In addition to simply allowing you to access the Internet, browsers today offer a variety of additional features, including the ability to store and automatically enter your passwords on the websites and apps that you use. While it is easy to…