Barriers to Cloud Migration The adoption of cloud-based technologies has rapidly increased over the past few years, and for good reason. Eighty percent of businesses that migrate to the cloud report significant improvements within the first six months. But despite this fact, many companies are still unsure if the benefits of cloud are right for […]
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The adoption of cloud technology is growing with all businesses, but especially with small and midsize businesses. Already, 37 percent of SMBs have adopted this technology, but what’s more, adoption is forecasted to reach 80 percent by 2020. Lower cost, flexibility and increased collaboration are all top reasons for adoption, but specific applications grant powerful capabilities to […]
Owners of small and medium-size businesses know that having a disaster recovery plan is critical to success, yet many are so overwhelmed with daily operations that the task of creating one often gets moved to the back burner. The cost of downtime, however, is steadily increasing. In fact, the price tag is estimated at $8,000 […]
How many cloud vendors do you currently use? If the answer is more than one, you may have a huge opportunity. There is a hidden cost for each additional cloud vendor that you add – and those costs add up fast, even if you don’t see them immediately. Consolidating all cloud functions into a single […]
Microsoft Office 365 has many benefits, including business resiliency, security, and anytime, anywhere access for remote employees. Another key benefit is that the software constantly releases new updates. However, many feel overwhelmed with the updates and aren’t sure where to start. So they oftentimes stick with what they know – and don’t adopt any of […]
Adopting cloud is a strong trend for companies of all sizes and industries. In fact, these types of services are capturing billions in revenue worldwide, as adoption has grown by 16 percent over the previous five years. This growth includes small and medium-size businesses, yet why are so many embracing the cloud? The answer is simple: modernization. Cloud […]
Most small to midsize businesses are savvy when it comes to PC security. However, with the rapid growth of mobile devices in the workplace, many businesses lag behind in mobile security. In fact, MacAfee Labs reports that 2.4 million unique pieces of mobile malware were recently found, compared with only 300,000 in 2014 — a sharp increase […]
If you want to test a company, see what they do in the midst of growth. Some buckle, while others thrive. But the strong companies do something interesting, even when growth is nowhere in sight: They ensure that existing systems and strategies can scale, so that when growth hits their business, they are ready. A […]