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 […]
SMART Buildings: Unlock the True Potential of your Business and Home
Technology makes life easier. Are your work and living spaces operating at their highest potential for you? SMART building solutions use AI and automation to maximize security, efficiency, and responsiveness for your employees and end-users. Whether it’s new construction or retrofitting to an existing building, SMART technology is customized to fit your specific needs, regardless […]
How Managed Tech Helps Overcome Challenges for Mergers and Acquisitions
Merging two companies almost always creates challenges, especially when trying to combine contrasting IT environments. Requirements around security, compliance, and privacy can cause unanticipated issues for customers and confusion for employees. To overcome these hurdles, it’s important to work with an expert IT partner when exploring potential M&A deals. A professional due diligence assessment and […]
How to Optimize your Cloud Use to Control Costs
Migrating business functions to the Cloud is inherently beneficial. That being said, it’s important to understand how resources are stored and used in the Cloud to avoid unnecessary spending. Lack of visibility, governance, or training can lead to costly inefficiencies. “According to a 2019 survey by Deloitte, nearly half of responding companies say the cloud […]
Why You Should Ditch Your PC and Use a Virtual Machine
Let’s start by defining what a virtual machine (VM) is. It’s essentially a computer emulator, or software that executes computer programs, that is hosted in the cloud. For example, if you have one computer for a small office that five people share (depending on their workdays/hours), each person can access their own individualized desktop from […]
4 Things You May Not Know About the Hybrid Cloud Model
The alphabet soup of cloud-related terms includes numerous options for what services are offered (storage, security, computing), how resources are shared (public, private), and where it’s located (on-premises, off-premises). With all these moving parts, of course businesses are unsure what to do. To simplify it, hybrid cloud is a combination of in-house (private) and outsourced […]
Is Outdated Infrastructure Preventing Your Bank From Innovating? Consider the Cloud
A recent Financial Times article highlighted the frustration customers feel when their bank has a technology failure. Besides slowing down certain operations, it can actually lead to late payments and overdue bills when they can’t access their funds. Additionally, many banks are competing with innovative FinTech startups, who are digitizing the industry and taking customers […]
Cloud – The New Data Center
Everyone talks about the “cloud” and how it is either the greatest thing, or just an expensive replacement. What can it really mean for you? The real answer may not be what you think. The term can seem different, ethereal, and difficult to define. From my perspective, it is measured, easy, and predictable. I do […]
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 […]
3 Reasons Why Your School Should Consider an “aaS” Provider
As of 2017, an EducationSuperHighway study found that “94% of school districts have reached federal high-speed internet access targets and 88% now say they have sufficient classroom access to WiFi” (Government Technology). These statistics are incredibly satisfying to see, as administrators and teachers are realizing the organizational and instructional opportunities that technology brings. However, the […]