Hardware and software can expire too?

Hardware and software can expire too?

The term “use by date” is commonly associated with perishable goods and medications, indicating the date beyond which consumption is not safe. Surprisingly, software and hardware also have expiration dates due to the rapid evolution of technology. What was once at the forefront of technology can rapidly become obsolete. Newer technology might help you be…

Stricter DKIM Polices from Google and Yahoo

Stricter DKIM Polices from Google and Yahoo

Both Google and Yahoo are enforcing stricter DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail) policies, effective February 1st, 2024. DKIM is a crucial email authentication method that helps ensure the integrity of your email messages by allowing the recipient to verify that the message was sent and authorized by your domain. Google and Yahoo are enhancing their security…

Transforming IT Management for Catterall & Wright: Case Study  

Transforming IT Management for Catterall & Wright: Case Study  

Alot of businesses tap into staff expertise to try to manage their IT.  But when those team members aren’t IT experts, you’re taking them away from their regular job.  That was the case with Catterall & Wright when they started working with us over a decade ago.  Today, their internal team is dedicated to their…

What’s in your IT budget?  Small business checklist 

What’s in your IT budget?  Small business checklist 

Download our checklist to see the most important IT services you should include in your yearly budget.  Technology shouldn’t eat up your profits  Most small businesses encounter unforeseen technology expenses at some point. If you’re caught unprepared, you’ll be compelled to allocate funds from other areas of your budget to handle them.   To avoid tech…

Navigating Mac and Windows Integration: Top 5 Challenges and Solutions for SMBs

Navigating Mac and Windows Integration: Top 5 Challenges and Solutions for SMBs

As the business landscape becomes more diverse, the need for seamless integration between Mac and Windows devices is increasingly critical for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, integrating these two operating systems can present some hurdles that may affect productivity and collaboration. Here are the top five challenges we see from businesses who come to…

Enhancing Workplace Safety: Harnessing the Power of Apple Watch

Enhancing Workplace Safety: Harnessing the Power of Apple Watch

For businesses with employees working in remote locations, traveling frequently, or operating in potentially hazardous environments, adopting innovative solutions to enhance workplace safety can start with an Apple Watch.  The Apple Watch can be a game-changer when it comes to protecting your workforce. Emergency SOS: A Lifeline at Your Wrist The Apple Watch comes equipped…

4 Common Business Tech Budgeting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 

4 Common Business Tech Budgeting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 

Planning your annual budget to include your IT needs is a crucial step for the success of your small business. Although, it can be a challenging task to budget for technology if this isn’t your area of expertise. It requires finding the delicate balance between being prepared for anything and avoiding overspending and wasting valuable…

Why Businesses Choose to Outsource Their IT Needs

Why Businesses Choose to Outsource Their IT Needs

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, technology is an integral part of nearly every industry – reshaping how we live, work, communicate, and collaborate. The potential benefits of technology for businesses are vast, from automating processes and expanding customer reach to enhancing internal communication and achieving business goals. However, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) encounter…