OnSite I.T. Blog

Is your business still tied up with its rapidly aging server hardware? This can stifle your company’s growth, whether you realize it or not. The good news is that the cloud offers ways for your business to transcend the limitations of traditional IT, and with a cloud-first IT model, you can work toward making the cloud your default and preferred choice for all your new IT initiatives.

Today, we’ll look at why the cloud-first model is the preferred choice for modern business owners, as well as how it can lead to more scalability, cost predictability, and remote work potential for your company’s employees.

It’s the holiday season, so many people will be spending a lot of time online, likely seeking out the perfect gift for everyone on their list. Considering you’re reading this blog, you could be one of them. Do you have the perfect gifts in mind for everyone in your circle, but just can’t seem to find what you’re looking for?

Let’s go over some tricks that Google has baked into its search functionality, and how they could prove handy during your holiday shopping… and your workday, too!

Let’s imagine that your business has a hidden back door—one that your building manager doesn’t even know exists—and that door leads straight into the heart of your office. By the time someone finds out that door exists, someone could have snuck in to wreak all kinds of havoc, unbeknownst to you. This is what is known as a zero-day threat; it’s a security vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild, one that was previously unknown to the vendor and unpatched against, and it’s a serious problem for any SMB.

We’ve all said it. It’s the unofficial motto of pragmatism, the quiet commitment to frugality that businesses cling to: If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

It feels responsible. It feels safe.

Here is the hard truth from an IT professional: When it comes to your business technology, this motto is a recipe for disaster. It is the single most dangerous, most expensive, and highest-risk strategy you can have.

Imagine that your screen flashes a devastating message: your critical data is encrypted, and you face a massive ransom demand. Your operation grinds to a halt. This isn't just an enterprise problem; it's the harsh reality for businesses of all sizes.

Cyber threats don't discriminate. Your small or mid-sized business is a prime target.