Dallas CPA Society Provides Value to Community with 2017 Convergence Conference
The conference offered attendees eight hours of CPE credit and the chance to learn from a variety of industry experts that specialize in areas important to CPAs. Speakers discussed topics ranging from auditing to cybersecurity...
Aldridge Completes Roll-up and Integration of Former Subsidiary Arterian
Aldridge has now integrated Arterian into its Seattle managed IT services branch, making it possible for Aldridge to bolster its presence in the city's technology services market...
WannaCry: Understanding and Preventing the Global Ransomware Attack
More than 200,000 computers in 150 different countries were infected by WannaCry, and the risk is still imminent for those without the proper technology and security protocols in place. Ransomware is malware that locks...
Remote Access Security Risks
Every organization is different and so is every remote access solution. Your IT team or managed IT services provider must be able to implement, monitor, and manage the security of your remote access application to suit your business needs...
Does Your Business Need Remote Access Technology?
We check email, edit documents, and schedule meetings all while on the go, outside of the office. Technically speaking, these actions are possible because of remote access technology. However, if your company's...
Managed IT Services: Cost vs. Value
Managed IT services costs vary depending on the IT provider's experience and breadth of services. While some IT firms may advertise offerings at a surprisingly low rate, it's essential your business consider the IT consultant's ability to align the technology...
What Are Managed IT Services and How Can They Benefit Your Business?
Each managed IT services provider is different and may offer different versions of IT support. It’s important your business understands what services it needs to ensure the IT outsourcing provider can meet your unique demands...
Exchange Online vs. In-House Exchange
It can be a comprehensive task to accurately compare Exchange Online and in-house Exchange. What works for one business may not work for another, therefore it’s necessary your company assess everything from ROI to network security...
CryptoLocker: What It Is and How To Mitigate It
CryptoLocker is a form of ransomware that essentially hijacks a user’s documents and requires the victim to pay (by a specified date and time) to get back their files. CryptoLocker has been a thorn in the side of businesses for more...
CPA Firm Technology Trends: What Tech is Best for Your Business?
If you're a financial firm, the security of your data and systems is integral to your relationship with clients. Without proper evaluation, the premature adoption of a new technology offering may lead to legal penalties and financial losses...
4 Law Firm Technology Trends to Follow in 2017
However, compromising security to embrace the latest technology innovation is not an option for a firm whose primary asset is sensitive information. Bleeding edge technology tools are new and are undergoing security improvements and additional refinement, making it difficult...
How to Compare Managed IT Services and In-House IT
IT managed services are not for everyone, and neither is an in-house IT department. That's why when you compare managed IT services and in-house IT, you have to consider what keeps your business running and drives your success...
Pros and Cons of IT Outsourcing: Is it Right for Your Business?
If your business is looking to invest in a managed service provider (MSP), you should consider the benefit your business will receive from outsourced IT as a whole, as well as from the specific provider you’re considering...
IT Outsourcing: What It Is and How It Works
IT service providers have transitioned from using a break-fix approach, to proactive strategies and planning, which can help give your company the freedom and time to innovate without worrying about the health of your IT environment...
The Cost of IT Outsourcing: How to Budget and Tell if You’re Paying Too Much
Comparing prices is the first thing on a business's agenda when selecting an outsourced service. However, when it comes to the cost of IT outsourcing, there are a number of factors that can alter the terms and quality of a provider's offering...
Common Concerns: Protecting Data in the Cloud
The sensitivity of the data and the level of security offered by the provider should be considered when making a switch to the cloud. Each cloud service provider (CSP) delivers unique offerings, and a company should be sure to evaluate...
Cloud Security Solutions for Data Protection
While cloud computing facilitates greater mobility, productivity, and collaboration, a primary concern among businesses has been how to develop an effective cloud security solution. Hackers are developing increasingly more advanced methods for exploiting the security holes...
SaaS Defined: What is Software as a Service and How Can it Help Your Business?
Software as a service is a software distribution model where a third-party provider owns, distributes, and manages software for their clients. Many businesses are transitioning from owning their software to subscribing to services from outside vendors because...
Application of the Month: HubDoc
HubDoc is a software as a service (SaaS) tool that eliminates the headache of managing recurring bills and monthly statements. Essentially, HubDoc allows businesses to avoid wasting time entering data and focus their efforts...
Football Players Are Wearing More Than Just Uniforms
As wearable technologies progress, the devices are maneuvering their way into the sports world. Today's athletes are exposed to everything from specially-designed helmets...
The Hybrid Cloud Trend
As an increasing number of companies began experimenting with the simultaneous use of private and public clouds, hybrid cloud solutions gained traction in the IT marketplace. Hybrid cloud computing environments involve the use of both on premise, private cloud solutions and third-party...
IoT in the Classroom: How Traditional Education is Changing
Today’s school settings differ significantly from the traditional pen and paper environments of the past. Forty-six percent of K-2 and higher education IT managers predict smart technologies will have a significant impact on schools across the nation in as little as two years…
Teaching Digital Natives: How Technology is Changing the Classroom
While technology may be helpful when trying to keep young children occupied at the grocery store, its usefulness extends beyond entertainment. As more advanced equipment becomes available, parents, teachers and students are finding new ways to utilize technology in an educational setting…