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Cloud-based services such as Microsoft’s Office 365 are becoming popular with many small businesses due to its flexibility and cost effectiveness. And with its recent update, users are promised more compatibility with several platforms, as well as smoother communication and ease of use

For many businesses, it’s hard to draw the line between what they can and cannot do when it comes to social media. And while social media use can help boost a business’s growth, it can also impair growth when it’s used the wrong way.

Protection from the ubiquitous computer hacker is paramount for any business. Each year, billions of dollars are spent on security systems to keep confidential and sensitive data safe from those seeking to exploit it. How is it then, that we’ve forgotten about the one place where all of our vital business decisions are made?

Getting dazed and confused with all of the options for chatting, texting, tweeting, posting, liking and poking people at work nowadays? Fear not, Unified Communications can help you and your business manage and make sense of all of these different communication forms. Read on to find out more.

Usually due to budget and manpower constraints, small and midsized businesses (SMBs) often need to outsource a few aspects of their operations – and partnering with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) is one example.

Thinking of adopting a “bring your own device”, or BYOD, policy at work?

With today’s advancements in technology, and the constant lowering of prices as technology achieves mass adoption, VoIP is now within easy reach for most businesses—even small businesses. Read on to find out why you should consider switching to VoIP for your phone and office communication systems today. If you are running a business, then there is no reason you shouldn’t be using Voice-over-IP, or VoIP, to reduce telecommunications cost, streamline operations, and improve the flexibility for your organization today

Small businesses struggle with limited resources to make ends meet while continuing to provide the best service and/or products to their customers and clients. The emergence of cloud computing has allowed these businesses to breathe easier and better manage their resources and IT requirements. As the IT industry continues to evolve, the latest transformation is the move to cloud computing

Wireless hotspots are convenient – but not terribly secure. While allowing you to work from anywhere, they can also expose your device and data to security threats. Read on to find out how to protect yourself

For smaller companies and businesses who are constantly on the lookout for great free finds on the web: here are a few nifty and free online tools that might potentially help you, both in saving costs and boosting your productivity and efficiency. It is a constant challenge for small businesses to meet ever-changing and ever-evolving IT requirements while balancing a budget and keeping costs reasonable. And with software applications being one of the major factors that contribute to IT maintenance costs, it is always welcome news to come across free tools that work well and efficiently despite the lack of a price tag