Advantages and costs of virtualization

Many businesses find virtualization to be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new hardware. Previously, it was necessary to allocate a new server for new applications. Now, virtual servers can run multiple operating systems and applications, eliminating hardware costs and optimizing software deployment and data backup. Find out if virtualizing your IT infrastructure is right for

By |2019-11-07T16:42:16+00:00July 11th, 2019|Virtualization|

Ask these 3 questions about your servers

While you’re still alive and kicking, your heart should never skip a beat. It’s the same with your servers. They’re always working, ensuring your business stays operational even if you don’t pay attention to them. However, business owners tend to overlook their servers as most times it is a simple case of being out of

By |2019-11-13T14:38:38+00:00July 8th, 2019|Hardware|

The benefits of hosted Exchange

Servers can host almost every type of business program, with email being one of the most common. When businesses look for email server services, they look for Microsoft Exchange. But if you're looking to save on infrastructure costs, you might want to consider Microsoft's hosted Exchange. Here’s what you need to know. What is Microsoft

By |2019-11-13T14:43:16+00:00June 28th, 2019|Windows|

Four questions to answer before virtualizing

For decades, business owners believed that servers, data centers, and IT staff were necessary to operate. No one could imagine a workplace without these important tools. This explains why virtualization took a while to take off. To understand its benefits, here are four things to consider. Studies have shown that over 70% of IT budgets

By |2019-11-13T15:00:27+00:00April 30th, 2019|Virtualization|

Keep your business alive with BCP

Power outages, disasters, and other disruptions are inevitable. Thousands of businesses around the globe are affected by them every year, with lost profits ranging into the millions, if not billions. So how can your business protect itself and stay open when the unexpected strikes? Here is a standard business continuity plan (BCP) your company can

By |2019-11-07T17:33:29+00:00April 18th, 2019|Business|

Cloud migration made safe and secure

While many IT providers tout the revolutionary benefits of the cloud, very few address the security aspect of it. The fact is, when you’re using a cloud service, you’re moving information out of your hands and into a third party. So doesn’t it make sense to take precautions? Dropbox alone has had the accounts of

By |2019-11-13T15:23:11+00:00November 13th, 2018|Security|

The benefits of hyperconvergence

Diverting funds away from primary business functions to deploy and maintain IT infrastructure used to be hard for SMBs. However, with hyperconvergence making IT more affordable, it's now unavoidable. Here's what you need to know. What is a hyperconverged infrastructure? In a traditional IT environment, hardware for networks, servers, and storage had to be purchased

By |2019-11-13T15:28:31+00:00October 2nd, 2018|Virtualization|

5 virtualization options for every SMB

Understanding office virtualization is difficult enough; picking from the long list of software providers that help you achieve it can feel impossible. Since virtualization is a relatively new practice for small- and medium-sized businesses, there is no standardized way of virtualizing your company. So why not start with this simple list of the five most

By |2019-11-13T15:33:33+00:00September 14th, 2018|Virtualization|

3 Tips for Virtualization as a DR solution

One effective Disaster Recovery (DR) solution for small businesses that most people are unaware of is Virtualization. The former is a strategy used to recover your business after a disaster has struck, while the latter is a way for businesses to save money by running all their office PCs on a “virtual” server. Read on

By |2019-11-13T15:37:18+00:00August 29th, 2018|Virtualization|

Essential Server Management: Cooling

Every business sits on top of a foundation of building blocks that enable it to operate smoothly and efficiently. One of the most essential is IT hardware. Server hardware can be expensive, which is why proper management is vital. Overburdening your systems can lead to an increase in operating temperature, which can then lead to

By |2019-11-13T15:42:30+00:00August 2nd, 2018|Hardware|