October is Cybersecurity Month

October it’s officially Cybersecurity month. This provides us a great opportunity for our readers to stay connected and to stay safe online. These tips are even helpful in or out of a work environment. The easiest way to protect your organization from catastrophic downtime is to prevent cyberattacks in the first place.

4 Tips to Help You Make Those Remote Meetings Worth Having

Employing remote workers is quite common these days, but having a successful remote meeting can still be a challenge.

Here is a list of handy tips to ensure remote meetings are smooth and effective for both employer and employees:

Be Prepared

Obviously being prepared is important when participating in any meeting, either in person or virtual, however, when it comes to remote meetings, this is even more critical.

How to Elect For The Section 179 Deduction

The Section 179 Deduction is designed to help small business owners invest further into their companies – receiving a tax break for equipment that’s purchased for the company. Under Section 179, a taxpayer is able to treat the cost of equipment as an expense that’s not chargeable to capital account.

What Property Qualifies for the Section 179 Deduction?

The Section 179 Deduction is an excellent way to encourage small business owners to invest in their companies by offering tax breaks on purchased equipment for the company. But like all government programs, there are certain speculations that you have to go through and rules you need to follow, in order to qualify.

Rising IT Support Costs Breaking the Bank?

Do you want the same level of technical support, guidance, and advise large corporations receive – without spending tons of money?

Many companies struggle to hire and maintain an in-house IT department due to lack of funds. Running a company is expensive; after paying employee salaries, benefit deductions, vacation pay and everything in between, who has enough left for IT support? The idea is often abandoned all together; finding and outsourcing an IT provider to handle your system at an hourly rate ends up being a lot less cost-efficient than planned as cost can quickly spiral out of control.

Why IT Security Spending is Booming

Now that we live in a world full of subscriptions and cloud services, security is on the rise. Security has always been a hot topic - but in 2015 more so than ever. Since the outbreak of widespread security breaches such as Premera, Target, Ashley Madison, and eBay, it should be no surprise that companies are investing their resources on security.

These Chilling Mistakes Will Quickly Unleash Your Worst Nightmares

And It’s Costlier Than You’d Think to Wake Up.

Imagine your worst nightmare: coming into the office, turning on your desktop, and finding that all of your data is gone – financial records, customer information, everything – deleted.

IT shouldn’t be something you’re afraid of; but when cybercriminals start causing trouble, it’s crucial that you take notice.

Microsoft Office 2016

What Exciting New Features Should You Get Excited About?
Microsoft is synonymous with business IT for a reason: they’re constantly pushing the envelope when it comes to how we work and communicate. With the new Office 2016, Microsoft is offering even more convenient and effective ways to improve workflow, increase productivity, and make your life easier.

How Can You Be Sure That You're Getting the Best IT Solutions Provider for Your Business?

There are plenty of options available to businesses looking for an IT Solutions Provider. Numerous companies claim to offer the best customer service, the newest technology and the quickest response times, but how can you really make the best choice? Only the best IT Solutions Providers offer these specific features in their service, so keep them in mind when determining what's best for your business: 

Comprehensive Management.