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Sounds scary but it’ll never happen to me. That’s one of the most common thoughts small business owners have upon hearing about other companies attacked by hackers. In the case of IT security, ignorance is bliss for small businesses.

Until it’s not.

Fast forward 10-years from now and this is what you will see: 75% of the workforce will be Millennials. Already today, Millennials make up 40% of the workforce in North America. These employees, who are currently under the age of 35, will soon take over the bulk of our jobs.

When you think about technology threats to your business, chances are you think of stolen sensitive information or the destruction of your backup systems. But did you know many thieves like to hold your data hostage to get you to pay a hefty ransom for your business data?

It’s no secret. As businesses, when we operate online as much as we do today, the threat of hackers tapping into our networks exists. Still, the benefits of operating in the cloud far outweigh the risks, which is why we continue to migrate so many of our operations online.

Consider this: What would your business look like if you had more flexibility to answer or make calls anywhere, anytime? With hosted VoIP, not only can you bring your office with you wherever you go, but you can also save money in the process.

There’s a growing trend among small and medium sized businesses – technology that fuels productivity and collaboration.

Having technology that allows teams to work anywhere is no longer optional. It’s the norm. There’s one tool in particular that has risen to the top as a favorite to answer this trend, and that is Office 365.

Office 365 is a subscription service to a suite of Office products and applications.

Chances are you’ve heard the warnings before. You must backup your business data! As nice and necessary as these warnings sound, setting up a backup solution might be one of those tasks that continue to get pushed down your to-do list. And because of that, you might be questioning if you need a backup at all, or if the warnings are a little exaggerated.

You have a lot to keep track of in your business. Customer information, sales data, employee details, and more. Although there’s no longer a worry about someone breaking into and destroying the papers in your filing cabinet with all of your business intelligence, there are new concerns to consider.

In today’s business world, agility and scalability are more important than ever. As more businesses move their corporate databases and applications to the cloud, it’s becoming essential that IT services allow for maximum flexibility, and can be upgraded and maintained simply and efficiently.

It’s not only a New Year for you. It’s a New Year for your business. Just as you’ve made resolutions for how to improve your personal life, it’s beneficial to make resolutions for how you can give your business a fresh new start. One resolution that may top your list this year is finding a […]