Your business depends on its technology – your network, computers, server, printers, even mobile devices now. You can’t run an efficient business without working technology. But we all know that technology requires a level of I.T. support. Systems are complicated, programs need updates, changes result in additional problems. So, how do you support that environment? […]
As the owner of an IT company, and an entrepreneur I’m often asked by entrepreneurs what they should put in the cloud. My answer is always the same: Everything, period. Why? The cloud is one of the few areas of technology where a small business or startup can access the same resources as large corporations. […]
Microsoft’s famous web browser, Internet Explorer, may not be as old as the Web itself, but it’s been around for decades. However, the company has announced that with Windows 10 it will move to a new browser – code named ‘Project Spartan’. IE will still exist in limited use for compatibility with existing corporate software. The 19 […]
CryptoWall is a new and highly destructive variant of ransomware. Ransomware is malicious software (malware) that infects your computer and holds your data hostage in exchange for money. Older ransomware used to block access to computers. Newer ransomware, such as CryptoWall, takes your data hostage. With CryptoWall, thieves use asymmetric encryption, where the decryption key […]
Disaster recovery (DR) – a popular term in the IT industry, and an important subject for businesses. How does one explain disaster recovery to an organization without confusing them more than clarifying? Or without boring them? First, there are two critical terms we need to familiarize ourselves with and understand. Recovery Time Objective (RTO): Simply put, […]
As the dust settles and business gets back into full swing for 2015, now is a great time to evaluate your technology goals, and formulate a plan for this year to help make the most of the latest trends and changing landscape of the business technology world. There’s probably no surprises on this list, however […]
If you’ve watched any NFL games this last season it’s been hard to miss the new technology displayed on the sidelines. The bright blue Microsoft Surface tablets, complete with giant Microsoft branding, are being used by all 32 teams game after game. They’re part of a $400 million deal between Microsoft and the NFL to […]
We’re not talking about embellishing the truth about the size of that trout you caught. In today’s digital world, phishing is defined as the attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and sometimes, indirectly, money) by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. There have been some […]
If you took some time to evaluate the key parts of your business you’ll quickly discover that your data is one of the most important components in successfully operating your business. Whether it’s the data in your Point of Sale system, your customer information, or your accounting information, if you don’t have constant access to […]
Once upon a time, on a cold dark night, a server crashed……… If you ask anyone at Partek what our biggest fear is, you’ll never hear of ghost stories, zombies or apocalyptic scenarios. In fact, our number one fear that’s keeping us up at night, the experience we work to avoid more than any other, […]
Having a fast website is equally important as having a good looking, well laid out site. Your visitors will be happier, they’ll come back more often, and Google will even rank you higher. Implementing at CDN (or Content Delivery Network) on your website may be just what your site needs to help deliver that fast user […]
Microsoft unveiled its new Operating System, Windows 10, this past week at an exclusive, low key event for about 50 journalists and tech bloggers. The new OS is set to release later next year, but the announcement has come early in an effort to revive some excitement in the desktop OS. We were able to […]
Business has changed. Having access to corporate data from anywhere in the world is a must now, especially with the introduction of cloud services such as Dropbox and Sharepoint. Gone are the days of USB keys and external hard drives. Employees and Executives want access to data all the time from any device, anywhere in […]
There’s a productivity tool from Microsoft that you may or may not have heard of that, that could be just what your business is missing: SharePoint. What is SharePoint? At it’s very basic level, SharePoint is used to build websites. But not a website that you might think. These SharePoint ‘Sites’ are used to share information, […]
If you’re a Partek360 customer you’ll be familiar with the monthly reports you receive on the health of your IT. In fact, one of the many benefits of being a Partek360 customer is that you can directly relate the services we provide with the health of your technology, and is a reason why many of […]
Tablets are everywhere now, but what are the best slates for your business? We’ve unpacked the details and created this quick list for you: iPad Air Yes everyone loves the iPads, but it’s the most popular tablet for a reason – business included. The Air is thinner, lighter and more powerful than previous iPads, making […]
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