Carbonite data backup

Carbonite for Small Business Backup

Where would your small business be without your valuable business data – your customer records, accounting information, documents, invoices, inventory, and emails? Would replacing all the information you’ve accumulated be possible in the event of a disaster?
The truth is if you don’t have a reliable backup system in place, you risk losing your valuable business data every day. All it takes is one computer virus, an errant keystroke by a well-meaning employee, or a simple hardware failure and you could lose valuable data that isn’t easy to replace.

Maybe you already have a backup system in place. However, if you’re using unreliable tape drives or external hard drives, you might want to re-think your backup plan. If your building burned down, someone broke into your office and stole your computer equipment, or some other disaster occurred, you’d be out of luck.
Large corporations and government agencies have been using offsite backup solutions to handle their data backup needs for years – securely saving their data in the “cloud.” Yet, until recently, cloud technology was just too complicated and expensive to be practical for small business networks.
Backup solutions for small businesses have recently become a whole lot easier and more affordable. One of the most popular services out there is called Carbonite, which we often recommend to businesses with one to five workstations.

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Resolutions for 2015

2015 New Year's Resolutions For Your Network

As 2014 winds down, many of us have already made New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, get in shape, or eliminate bad habits in 2015. In the spirit of these most popular New Year’s resolutions, we thought it might be fun to apply these same concepts to our computer networks.
Here are our resolution suggestions for a happier and healthier computer network in 2015.

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5 things to look for in an IT Provider

5 Things to Look For When Choosing an IT Service Provider

Whether you’re unhappy with your current IT service provider or just started thinking about getting some help with your growing computer network, choosing a good IT service provider is paramount to the success and growth of your business. You don’t want to waste time on companies that can’t deliver what they promise. Here are some tips that can help when evaluating potential IT providers in your area.

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Why The Right Computer Guy Shouldn’t Cost You a Dime

How much do you spend every year supporting your network? If you’re like most business owners, you probably don’t like to think about it.

When you do think about it, you probably think in terms of the hardware you purchased or the time your IT company spent fixing a variety of glitches, issues, and problems. To you, IT support is a cost of doing business, an expense you wish you could eliminate.

The truth is that the right computer guy will make you think differently about the cost of IT support. That’s because the right computer guy will save you far more money than he costs you, becoming a valuable asset your business can’t live without. Here’s how…

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Why antivirus software isnt enough

Why Antivirus Software Isn’t Enough

Gone are the days when the only way to infect your computer with a virus was by clicking on an infected email attachment. As the internet and computers have evolved, so has the malware that makes our computer lives miserable. Hackers and cyber criminals are more cunning and sophisticated than ever, finding new ways to infect computers and steal valuable data.
Think you’re safe because you’re using the latest and greatest antivirus software? Think again. We’ll show you why antivirus software, once the saving grace of cyberspace, is no longer enough to keep your systems safe.

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