Category: IT Management

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Cybersecurity

Navigating the Challenges of Data Lifecycle Management

Data is one of the most valuable assets a business can have. Managing this data throughout its lifecycle can be challenging. Data lifecycle management (DLM) refers to several processes and policies. They govern the handling, storage, and eventual disposal of data. Businesses generate and store vast amounts of data. As this happens, the importance of effective DLM becomes more critical.

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IT Management

6 Helpful Tips to Troubleshoot Common Business Network Issues

A business network is the lifeblood of operations. It’s the digital artery that pumps data through your organization. It enables everything from email to critical applications and cloud services. When problems sever that lifeline, the consequences can be catastrophic. Communication is cut off and productivity grinds to a halt. Additionally, it can leave your customers hanging and dry up revenue

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IT Management

Unmasking the True Price of IT Downtime

Imagine this: you walk into your office on a busy Monday morning, ready to tackle the week. But something’s wrong. Computers are unresponsive. Phones are silent. The internet is a ghost town. Your business has come to a grinding halt – victim of an IT outage. It’s a scenario every business owner fears. But beyond the initial frustration are expenses

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IT Management

How to Properly Deploy IoT on a Business Network

The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s rapidly transforming industries and reshaping how businesses operate. IoT is a blanket term to describe smart devices that are internet enabled. One example is smart sensors monitoring production lines. Connected thermostats optimizing energy consumption is another. Experts project the number of connected devices worldwide to continue growing. It’s

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Example HelpDesk Article

This article is full of nonsense, but it serves as an example of the outline we produced here Goal The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the setup and use of a helpdesk article. Background You might be familiar with MySQL, however in this project we used MariaDB so you don’t have to deal with Oracle’s User Agreement… Requirements

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Writing the Perfect HelpDesk Article

We’ve been exploring a lot of Open Source software recently, and as you might expect, their documentation varies a lot. Most companies are really interested in anything that can reduce their support load, but they don’t have 30 years of experience like we do… however we can’t write software so it seems fair that we give back some expertise! You

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IT Management

Handy Checklist for Handling Technology Safely During a Home or Office Move

Moving can be a chaotic and stressful time. Especially when it comes to handling your valuable technology. Whether you’re relocating your home or office, it’s essential to take extra care. Both with fragile items and when packing and moving your devices and other tech items. To help you navigate this process smoothly, we’ve put together a handy checklist. Use this

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IT Management

Do You Still Believe in These Common Tech Myths?

In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in our lives. But along with the rapid advancements and innovations, several myths have persisted. Is it okay to leave your smartphone charging overnight? Do Macs get viruses? And what about those 5G towers? What’s going on with those? Common tech myths can often lead to misunderstandings. They can even hinder

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Cybersecurity

8 Tech Checks to Make Before You Travel

Our technology inevitably comes with us when we travel. Most of us won’t even travel to the end of the block without our smartphones. When you go on a trip, not having your technology there when you need it can ruin your day. Travel smarter and more securely by doing several checks before you go. Use our handy tech travel

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IT Management

7 VoIP Setup Tips for a More Productive Office

The global pandemic put a big emphasis on the need to run a business from anywhere. Enabling employees to work remotely requires cloud solutions. This includes collaborative platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone systems have also become critical. VoIP allows companies to stay in contact with customers and potential customers. Employees can work

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