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Three Holes in Your Cloud Computing Strategy
As more companies begin investing in cloud computing infrastructure for their businesses, including many of our clients, one of the questions that I always get is “Aren’t there quite a few security risks with cloud computing?” The short answer is, yes and no. Are there security risks in cloud computing? ...
Are you using Office 365 for Business effectively?
Most of the small business owners I meet with that are using Office 365 are typically only using it as a cloud-based Exchange solution, and have no idea the power and flexibility they have in the software they are already paying for. From conversations I’ve had with other business owners, ...
Shellshock: It Has Nothing to Do with Ninja Turtles
I’m probably starting to show my age, but when I hear the word “Shellshock,” the first thing I think of is the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoons. But unfortunately, the Shellshock we are talking about has nothing to do with pizza-loving reptiles, and everything to do with a gaping security hole ...
Does Your Cloud Have a Backup?
Most businesses are talking about the cloud these days. There are pros and cons to the cloud just as with all things and you need to consider them in comparison to other solutions. Today I specifically want to address the concern of backups. The general rule of thumb that we ...
How To Remember 295 Passwords
Mastering the Art of Remembering 295 Passwords: A Guide on Password Management The Password Conundrum of the Cyber Age Imagine juggling 295 balls in the air. Sounds impossible, right? Now, replace those balls with passwords - each one unique, complex, and tied to a different online account. This might sound ...
Proactive Management – Fixing Problems Before They Happen
Guru John is our guest poster for this month's Case & Point. John played a crucial role in preventing potential disasters at our clients by being proactive. Here is his story: Driving in to work, listening to techie talk radio stuff, I heard about a new vulnerability being exploited in ...
OneNote – A List Maker’s Dream
Guru Anne is our guest poster for this month’s Bells & Whistles article. Anne has used the following app to enhance her productivity here at Guru HQ. Here is her story: I am a list person. Keith can tell you I have lists everywhere: grocery lists, thank you note lists, ...
Three Factors of a Proper Technology Budget
Everyone asks me… “How do I budget for technology?” There are 3 factors in determining a proper technology budget: 1. Asset Replacement Most organizations know they eventually need to upgrade their computers but too many businesses wait until a critical machine crashes and then rush to replace it (and hopefully ...