Simply having a daily backup on tape leaves too much at risk. Tape backups are, simply put, not reliable. Every company should perform off-site data backup and storage. With tape backup, companies need to store the tapes in an offsite location that is secure and accessible, while disk systems...
It’s Easy-to-be-Green; Paper-Saving Tech Savings Kit
Implementing a few smart paper saving techniques is a relatively painless yet effective way to go green and save green. This post details a number of key printer settings designed to conserve paper for printed documents. Stepped instructions are provided for making these settings the default for your new documents...
10 Tips for Better E-mail Communications: The Executive Summary
E-mail is an extremely valuable business communication channel for all managers and executives. It is also the face of your company. Dashing off emails without a review can have unintended results. A little planning, forethought and following the email tips below can vastly improve the outcome. Establish good guidelines for your...
Open-mindedness; The Technology Strategy for Propelling You Through Tough Times
Ask yourself: Are you operating the most efficient and cost-effective infrastructure? Have you analyzed the efficacy of software-as-a-service for your key applications? Is managing your IT environment a core competency? In capital-constrained times, the upfront cash outlay and financial risk of on-premise solutions can prevent many new projects from being...
Does your Business Have a Will? Digital Asset Protection and Succession Planning Part I
If you are a business owner and something happened to you, how many people in your company have access to key digital information? Specifically, I'm referring to the digital files that entrepreneurs go to great lengths to keep private. And at many small companies the owner is the only one with...