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What Is Windows Server 2012 R2 and Why Should I Consider It For My Business?

March 14th, 2014

Windows Server 2012 R2 is a Microsoft “Generation-2 Virtual Machine (VM)” that offers enhanced networking, storage, virtualization, virtual desktops, data protection and more.

Windows Server 2012 R2:

Enables you to access your business data from anywhere you have an Internet connection.

What’s The Big Deal About Microsoft Exchange 2013?

March 14th, 2014

Our IT professionals think Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 is a big deal. And you will too once you try it.

With Exchange 2013 your communications are always available wherever you have an Internet connection. Plus it helps you, your staff and others work collaboratively through better communication capabilities.

Google’s Upcoming SDK Allows Third Parties to Create Android Software for Wearable Devices

March 14th, 2014

Google will be releasing a software development kit (SDK) in the next two weeks. This will be able to open the Android operating system beyond smartphones and tablets to a multi-screen world. Sundar Pichai, the Senior Vice President of Google’s Product Management, made the announcement on March 9th 2014.

Google itself has been working on building their own wearable hardware.

The Top Four Subject Lines Used In Phishing Attempts

March 14th, 2014

Cybercriminals commonly use phishing via email as a strategy to acquire usernames, credit card details, and passwords.  These emails include malicious links or attachments to corrupt  computers and mobile devices.

According to a recent study, cybercriminals use certain email subject lines more often than others.

We Swear To Tell The Truth. IT Truisms From Law Firm IT Support Experts

March 12th, 2014

There are just some things you can’t deny about technology today. We have many IT truisms to relay but we’ve chosen these three main ones to share with you.

1st Truism: Your data will be at risk if you store it in an on-premise server or hard drive without a business continuity or backup solution in place.

6 Absolute Must Tips to Safeguard Your Android Device

Do you know how to protect your Android device from security threats? Often, people store a lot more sensitive information on their personal devices than they realize. As a business owner, safeguarding your Android device should be a top priority. Fortunately, there’s a few simple ways to set up maximum protection against common threats.

6 Absolute Must Tips to Safeguard Your Android Device

March 11th, 2014

Do you know how to protect your Android device from security threats? Often, people store a lot more sensitive information on their personal devices than they realize. As a business owner, safeguarding your Android device should be a top priority. Fortunately, there’s a few simple ways to set up maximum protection against common threats.