Enterprise-grade Internet connections have been enabling companies to operate online at breakneck speeds for several years now. Until relatively recently, unless your business regularly needed to send large amounts of data across the world, connecting to the internet at extreme speeds was more of a luxury than a necessity. However, with the rise of cloud […]
How Much Internet Bandwidth Does My Company Need?
How Much Internet Bandwidth Does My Company Need? This question does not necessarily have an easy answer. It requires you to take a look at the several key factors that impact your speed and bandwidth requirements and assess your current usage levels for each. According to the Nielsen Norman Group, who conducted an extensive series […]
Dangers of NOT Upgrading Windows 7, Server 2008, & SBS 2011
TO UPGRADE OR NOT TO UPGRADE? SHOULD YOU GET RID OF WINDOWS 7, SERVER 2008, AND/OR SBS 2011? WHAT IF YOU DON’T SWITCH? On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end its support for Windows 7, Server 2008, and SBS 2011. But just because you can continue to use Windows 7 after the end of life […]
How Does HIPAA Apply To Social Media Marketing?
Prospecting on Social Media While Protecting PHI and Maintaining HIPAA Compliance Social media marketing is one of the most important marketing tools for businesses of all kinds. It allows medical practices and other organizations to meet people where they are already at — on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. These platforms let […]
End of Support for Windows Server 2008, Windows 10, and more.
The end is near… The end of support for some very popular Microsoft products, that is. What does the end of support mean for you? The number 1 issue is security. You will no longer receive important security updates, making your system vulnerable. In some cases, this might make you no longer HIPPA compliant. Make […]
Cable Solutions from Big Water Technologies
Big Water Technologies in-house ICC Certified Elite Installers will provide your organization with the optimum cable solution a modern business demands. Big Water Technologies provides each of our clients with a strategic approach to a broad range of Communication Infrastructure including Phone, Coax, Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and Fiber Optic Data solutions. Voice and Data Cabling […]
Why a local managed service provider is better for your SMB business
How do you choose a managed service provider? Managed IT services take the headache out of your IT. Make your technology work for you, not the other way around. For companies who work with a managed service provider (MSP), or those who are looking for one, location plays a vital role in the decision-making process. […]
The lowdown on IRS Section 179
Would it make a difference to your business to be able to write off the entire cost of your equipment purchase? IRS Section 179 might be just what you need. What Is Section 179? Section 179 encourages small businesses to invest their profits in equipment purchases to grow the economy. It is a tax write-off […]