How the Cloud Reinforces Security for Remote Workers
71% of employed Americans have transitioned to working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic (PewResearch). For some people, working from a home office or kitchen table is brand new. Now businesses have a need to protect employee data/devices on a much larger attack surface. At this point, traditional security processes aren’t equipped to handle remote […]
3 Ways Windows Virtual Desktop Simplifies IT Management
In Sept 2019, Microsoft launched Windows Virtual Desktop (WVD). The platform migrates Windows apps to the cloud, allowing users to log in to their unique desktop from anywhere and on any device. WVD has become the solution that provides reliable access, enhanced security, and considerable cost savings for businesses. Here’s how. 1. Reliable Access Whether […]
How Mobile Devices Boost Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Efforts
Nonprofits exist to serve and benefit the community, but you can’t do it without their help. Nurturing the donor relationship is difficult and it takes a lot of trust before someone will give. Using mobile devices, your staff can reach people where they are: on phones and computers they use every day. Technology lets you […]
How Productivity Decreases in the Blink of an Eye When There’s Bad Corporate WiFi
In the modern workplace, flexibility encourages productivity. When allowed to use personal devices, American employees saved a total of 81 minutes during the working week (Cisco IBSG). Enterprise WiFi connects these smart devices to the internet and helps speed up day-to-day office activities. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) If you want your employees to stay […]
Why Your School’s Future Depends on Desktop as a Service
It’s 2018 and numerous assets are available to elevate the education experience. However, limited budgets often deter school districts from purchasing new technology resources. Despite the clear benefits for students, faculty, and administration, IT adoption seems just out of reach. So, what if there was a solution that improved efficiency/productivity and maximized your budget? There […]
Shadow IT Part 1: The Hidden Threat
According to a recent whitepaper from Traveler’s, an international insurance provider, Market pressures often lead to information technology (IT) projects that are conducted on a “Shadow” basis – out of compliance with official company policies and without oversight from the company’s corporate IT function. The whitepaper, “Shining a Light on Shadow IT”, discusses how employees […]
Managed IT in a Patient-Centered Healthcare Organization
Technology practices in healthcare have changed. Fifteen years ago, IT meant the guy that came and fixed your computers. Today, the complexity of patient medical information, billing systems, and surgical machinery must be supported by an automated IT network. Additionally, patients are engaged in their own healthcare like never before; from digital fitness apps to […]
The Need for Open (but Managed) WiFi
It’s the 21st century. The current business person is connected and most often nomadic in their workspace. Wireless technology paves the way for global communication and commerce and without it, we would be stuck in one office with one desktop computer, unable to collaborate effectively with our coworkers and customers. Managed WiFi frees you from […]