SMB CloudTech Blog

  • Are You Ready for Windows 10?

    It’s Almost Upgrade Time – Windows 10 Is Just Around The Corner! With the latest upgrade to Windows, you benefit from a wide host of features designed to improve every facet of your business. On July 29, with the release of Windows 10, Microsoft is providing reliable and innovative software ...

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  • Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for a Dangerous Vulnerability in Windows

    Security researchers from Google’s Project Zero and FireEye have discovered a critical flaw in various versions of Windows, and Microsoft has released an emergency out-of-band patch to deal with the situation. In a statement of advisory on Monday (July 20), Microsoft informed customers about ...

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  • 5 Tips to Leverage the Full Power of your Google Chromecast

    You might think that because of its low price, Google’s Chromecast doesn’t have a whole lot to offer. You would be wrong, though. With a compact size and affordable rate, the Chromecast does a whole lot more than just stream your YouTube and Netflix videos. By really getting to know your ...

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  • Outsourcing vs. In-House: Do You Really Need an Internal IT Guy?

    Many businesses start out handling various aspects of their business, including information technology, on their own, however, once you start growing and hiring more staff members, you need to focus on other areas of the company, including the following: Marketing your products and/or services ...

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  • Hiring New Staff Members?

    Here’s 3 Reasons Those Newcomers Put Your Data at Risk! When we bring new staff members on-board, we often think about the talents they have, the skill-sets they bring, and the bright new perspectives they offer; but what we don’t think about is the data security risks that come alongside those ...

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  • What is Microsoft Intune?

    With the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft is finally embracing the BYOD trend by introducing Microsoft Intune. Cloud-based services give employees the freedom and mobility to get work done wherever it’s most convenient, reflecting the way many businesses operate today. According to an IT Impact ...

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  • Cyber Attackers NEVER Take Vacation

    Just Because You are Ready to Relax, It Doesn’t Mean You Can Let Your Guard Down! Most people take vacations during the summer months, but unfortunately, that doesn’t include cyber attackers who plan to take advantage of those relaxing and letting their guard down. If you’re getting ready to ...

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  • How to Conquer the Email Mountain

    Email! What would we do without this incredible and wonderful form of communication? But, there’s a dark side to email which threatens to dampen your productivity. Email can also be incredibly time consuming and absorbs your time like an insatiable sponge because it distracts you from the work ...

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  • Does Your IT Provider Support Your Business’ Teleworkers & Telecommuting?

    SMB CloudTech provides the right solutions for all of your employees including your teleworkers. The key to that is a combination of security, technology, and support. The annual survey last year by the Society for Human Resource Management found a greater increase in the number of companies ...

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  • 79% of Covered Entities Will Fail a HIPAA Audit

    Medical service providers will need to seriously evaluate and beef up their IT security protocols if they hope to pass the HIPAA security audit. As many as 79% of covered entities may likely fail to pass this HIPAA audit if they don’t prepare beforehand, and can be subject to a variety of fines ...

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