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Technology is upgraded when a better solution is discovered that will save you money. As a business owner, this is the preferred way to save money, instead of having to make dreaded cuts. One technology that you can easily upgrade to, will put extra money back into your budget, are your printers.

As your business grows, it's inevitable that you will have to upgrade your technology in order to accommodate the growing demands on your network. Even if your business isn't growing, your technology will age. Sooner or later, you will have to upgrade. When it comes time to upgrade, you can get the most out of your purchases with professional assistance.

A strong business strategy is not complete without a carefully thought out plan of action in the event of a disaster. Putting a system in place to back up your digital data should be at the top of the list in that action plan. After all, if you lose your company's data in an accident, your business will suffer. Here are four facts to consider when thinking about protecting your company's data.

"Computer. Print me a steak: Well done." This sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but we are actually seeing the development of 3D printer technology capable of printing new and exciting things, even food!

Are you constantly taking photos with your smartphone and posting them to the Internet? If you do, then you may be posting a trail online that can lead any would-be thief or kidnapper straight to your doorstep!

You know it's important to have a firewall to keep your data safe, but did you know the needs of your business demand stronger firewall software than what comes with your Windows operating system? When dealing with a complex business network, it's highly recommended that you go with a hardware firewall solution that's up for the task.

Is your computer infected with a Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) virus? If your workstation is infected with DDOS, then you wouldn't know about it. DDOS is a virus that compromises web servers by creating a zombie command-and-control center. This allows hackers to take control of your servers for the purpose of using your computers for malicious activities.

After many nights of working late and putting your all into your business, it's finally reached a point of being profitable and your team works really well with one another. Some employees have been with you for years and really know their way around the business, which makes them key players in your company. What do you do when life throws a wrench at them and they have no choice but to move thousands of miles away?

Is your Downloads folder a complete mess of every imaginable file type thanks to years of Internet browsing? Unless you're OCD enough to manually organize every new file right after downloading it, then your Downloads folder is likely a scary place. DropIt is a free utility that will automatically take care of your messy Downloads folder.

The modern office is designed with efficiency in mind. With profit margins ruling the day, the modern office comes down to survival of the fittest. This turns work into a competition, which means you have to watch your back. Here are a few tips to help you get ahead and win.

More than half of all working adults carry a smartphone on their person, and this figure has been increasing exponentially every year. The next trend in mobile technology is even more personal with devices that users can wear, such as smart glasses and watches. The proliferation of these personal devices is bringing the population one step closer to becoming cyborgs.

What is the difference between a guarantee and a warranty? A warranty is usually limited by a specified time in which a piece of equipment should operate effectively and anything beyond that is up in the air. Unlike a guarantee, warranty claims are usually embedded into the margin of said equipment. Companies look at the cost of production vs. projected fail rates and their given time periods (if any) and place the warranty timeline right in the sweet spot where said item doesn't normally fail; and if it does, the margin covers it.

How long has it been since you installed your last wireless router? Finding it hard to navigate your way around and find efficiency with your slow wireless connection? With the ever growing market of mobile capabilities, you most likely need a wireless router upgrade. These days, you have to think beyond just a couple laptops using your network. Employees come to work with mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, media players and e-book readers and your business has probably adapted to the technology with wireless printers, and these days, even televisions.

When businesses first started outfitting their computer networks with wireless capabilities, you may have only had a couple of laptops in the mix. We are now seeing more devices than ever before with wireless capabilities accessing business networks. This trend is called Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and it presents companies with new support challenges.

One of the challenging things about communicating a company's message is that more services are usually offered than what can be fit into a marketing catch-phrase. This is especially true for IT companies because we do so much more than just fix computers. We find technology solutions for every area of business, even for departments that you wouldn't suspect like administration!

In a recent marketing ploy by Microsoft that is nothing short of genius, the new Xbox One is pitched as a tool that can help your business. The beauty of this strategy is that it allows for businesses to write off the $499 Xbox One as a business expense. Here are four new Xbox One features that allow for this clever budgeting move.

Theres no illusion. No form of clever marketing or psychological advertisements. The answer is simple. We offer IT management services to businesses at low-cost flat-rates and profit from them. Here's the thing: You profit too!!

Upselling is a profitable marketing strategy used by virtually every for-profit business. One industry that stands out as "Masters of the Upsale" are mobile device sales organizations. One of the most popular add-ons is the smartphone protection plan, commonly referred to as "smartphone insurance." Are smartphone protection plans worth the extra expense?

It's our job to find the best technology solutions for our clients. We are not limited to offering just one solution, like computer repair; on the contrary, we have several different solutions that can be customized to meet your needs. When it comes to technology, we work hard to position ourselves as your all-in-one turnkey solutions provider!

As a business owner, running a small business has its fair share of difficulties. There are so many things that can happen that can hinder your growth along the way to success. We aren't just talking about disastrous events either. Here are some examples you may encounter on the path to greatness.