In 2013, Gartner predicted that close to half of all large-scale businesses would employ hybrid Cloud solutions by the end of 2017. Three years later, it turns out that hybrid Cloud computing has been just as successful as anticipated. According to a recent Forrester report, 65% of managers at infrastructure and operations organizations already combine […]
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By Alexia Chianis As a small-business owner, your to-do list is endless and time is a commodity. If you want to get more accomplished without working harder or longer, incorporating a few apps into your daily routine could be the answer. From apps that help with time management to those that streamline workflow, we’ve researched […]
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The increasing adoption of Software as a Service delivery methods, Cloud hosting, and location-independent work means that old ways of securing—or failing to secure—business data don’t cut it anymore. In a recent study, IBM revealed that the average cost of a breach in 2016 was $4 million, and the average cost of a single breached […]
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Cloud adoption is no longer an “if” question for small-business owners — it’s more of a “when.” According to the RightScale 2015 State of the Cloud Report, over 90% of survey respondents noted that they use the Cloud in one form or another. If you’re not sure how your business falls into that majority — […]
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In an age where hackers can break through almost any kind of firewall, your company’s information security cannot be taken lightly. In order to keep sensitive information safe, you have to keep your information technology current and armed with the right defenses. This article will take a look at how your company can use big […]
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As a small-business owner, you know marketing is critical to your business’s success. And if you’ve been in business for more than a few years, you know today’s marketing tools look vastly different than they did only a decade ago. To build customer loyalty and brand awareness today, you’ve got to build a social media […]
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When it comes to your business, you want to stay adaptable, innovative, and secure. To be truly competitive in this day and age, you need to look at workplace flexibility and off-site networking. But when you allow employees to work from anywhere, you open up potential security risks. Keeping your proprietary information protected is crucial, […]
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Whether it’s due to stretched financial resources, lack of in-house expertise, or something else entirely, many small- to medium-sized businesses don’t give cybersecurity the attention it deserves — even though they often face the same online threats that confront large organizations. As a result, they’re especially vulnerable to an attack. In fact, in 2014, small […]
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Is your company ready to make the move toward greater employee flexibility and system accessibility? If so, you may want to consider extending a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) option to current employees. Before you implement any new practices, however, you’ll need to be sure you’re also prepared to supplement your current security measures to account for the […]
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Small-business owners need to maximize every resource — including their websites. When someone makes it to your landing page, your goal is to get them to take a specific action, whether it’s signing up for your newsletter, asking for a quote, or purchasing goods or services. If you’re not seeing the conversions you need from […]
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