TechPulse: Blog

There are many reasons why a hosted Voice over Internet Protocol telephone solution (also known as hosted VoIP) is popular for small businesses. This is due to the many benefits that a small business can glean from such a solution, both in its security and its overall operations. We’ll review some of these benefits here.

The Internet of Things is no longer a pipe dream that could become a major influencer in the technology market. It is now a reality, and as such, you need to take measures to ensure that it doesn’t become a major issue for your business. How big is the Internet of Things, truly, and how…

Implementing a cloud solution is a difficult choice for many businesses, primarily because it represents a change in the way your organization functions. If you make a rash decision before doing your research, it might lead to downtime or a decrease in operability. Therefore, it’s important to understand why businesses move to the cloud, as…

Data backup is a hot topic for businesses, particularly because the stakes are never higher for small businesses and enterprises. You either protect your future by implementing a data backup system, or you don’t and put it in jeopardy. What some businesses might not know is that even certain backup strategies are outdated in a…

If your business hasn’t put protections in place for your technology infrastructure, that needs to be moved to the top of your to-do list, yesterday. It isn’t as though the increasing number of threats are going to avoid you until your network is prepared to deflect them. Therefore, you need to take action now. To…

Read Time 4  minutes TL;DR A critical issue plaguing many small businesses is finding the necessary funds for an in-house IT department. However, there are many reasons why sensible business owners should have a managed services provider (MSP) watchdogging their IT network security. With cyber-threats like ransomware, HIPAA compliance, PCI compliance and cloud vulnerabilities outlined…

Read Time 4 – 5 minutes TL;DR In recent years, technological advancements are actually moving faster than IT can keep up, which ultimately increases potential vulnerabilities. The costs of breaches are steadily rising, and as new legislation and compliance mandates are put into place, the penalties for noncompliance are increasing as well. Some Initial Thoughts…

If we were to ask a room full of IT gurus who was totally prepared to fight cybercrime in 2018, we wouldn’t expect many hands to go up—and that’s a problem. Depending on the role an IT point person plays in a company, the responsibility to protect the network and sensitive data becomes imperative, especially…

Usually, once the end of a year rolls around, IT departments begin the task of cracking open that crystal ball to somehow predict what the future holds—and truth be told, predictions concerning technology abound as many people in the IT arena take a moment to reflect on the past year while preparing for what lies…

There’s a revolution taking place in the information technology sector, and it has everything to do with the way flat-rate IT support subscriptions are redefining business operations and making IT more affordable and effective for businesses. Here, we’re going to take a closer look at the benefits of this flat-rate-style for both IT companies and…