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As the smartphone takes over many of our daily tasks, it can be annoying if we have to use a separate device to accomplish what we need to, like making calls on a different phone. Did you know that it’s easy to add a second phone number to your smartphone?

What kind of Microsoft products does your business use on a regular basis? If you can’t answer this question, you could be in trouble when it comes time to update your crucial applications and operating systems. This is a necessary part of working with technology; if your software can’t be considered secure, you need to upgrade to a more recent, better-functioning tool, or find yourself in a dangerous situation.

Your wireless router is both an integral part of your business’s online infrastructure, and a critical part of your home computing environment. Therefore, you need to make sure that your router is broadcasting a clear signal. Here are some tips on how to keep your wireless signal as strong as possible, regardless of where you are in the office.

In an infamous 2012 survey by Wakefield Research, the ignorance of the general public regarding cloud computing was revealed: 51 percent believed that stormy weather interferes with cloud computing, and 29 percent thought that the cloud was an actual cloud. Furthermore, what may elude many computer users is the fact that a process known as virtualization is actually what’s behind cloud computing (not atmospheric conditions).

Security is a top concern for anyone that utilizes the Internet. The problem for businesses is that the average employee probably doesn’t care much for your security practices, and it can be challenging to get them to comply without upsetting them.

Business owners know all too well how painful it can be to manage technology. In addition to making sure that your business functions properly, you also need to keep your technology in working order. Many organizations that rely on technology in order to stay productive free up valuable time and resources by outsourcing their needs to third-party providers.

You implement technology solutions to keep your network safe from hackers, but what would you do if your systems were bypassed and infiltrated? Every business owner needs to consider this scenario, because even the best of us can fall victim to hacking attacks when we least expect them. Approaching such an event in a reasonable way is your best chance of making it through in one piece.

Customers are continuing to get hit with the Cryptolocker ransomware that has been infecting several users and networks. As a reminder, we want you to know what you need to do to keep your computer protected.

If you’ve seen the news recently, you know that maintaining the security of your business data is tougher and more critical than ever.  A security assessment from TaylorWorks which is sometimes referred to as a “security audit” or “security review”, will ensure that proper safeguards are in place and also help reveal areas where your organization’s protected information could be at risk.

As technology has expanded into the everyday business mentality, IT strategies have now become inseparable from business development and growth. Just as technology can drive modern businesses towards progress, efficiency and global visibility, it can also be frustrating without the right procedures and practices in place to take full advantage of what technology can truly offer.

As outsourcing IT services have become increasingly popular among small and medium-size businesses, it’s not just about cost savings anymore. While most businesses may already outsource several aspects of their business, the same benefits are available when outsourcing IT services.

Traditional backup methods, such as tape, disk, or online only, are no longer sufficient. In fact, leading edge business owners are finding them unacceptable, due to their inability to recover data quickly and mitigate downtime. Technological innovations have established a comprehensive new standard, Intelligent Business Continuity (IBC). Only an IBC solution will ensure data protection, data security, instant recovery, mitigate downtime and ensure continuity.

Every network infrastructure is unique, and today, so are network vulnerabilities. Why should you conduct a business risk assessment? With the ease of network accessibility becoming more available through remote tools such as mobile phones and tables, the exposure from outside security vulnerabilities are also becoming greater. Understanding these network vulnerabilities and how to utilize the most effective network security solutions can impact your business’s profitability, productivity and future growth.

With cybersecurity on the rise in today’s digital world, safeguarding intellectual property is more crucial than ever for business planning and strategies regardless of business size. With the new levels of complexity and the number of threats increasing, having the right approach to understanding the actions needed for information security is vital to implement a cybersecurity plan.

Disasters can happen at any time that can cause data loss, whether they take the form of theft, natural disasters, power outages, or ransomware attacks, and your network needs to have the ability to be restored in a timely manner to prevent loss of productivity and business revenue. Many businesses are not sufficiently prepared for the event of a disaster, and so the importance of getting started on a disaster recovery plan is important to ensure your business is protected. In today’s digital world, having a backup plan is not enough. Having your data restored as quickly as possible to prevent business downtime as well as data loss is crucial.

One question companies ask when reviewing their IT budget is , “Why should we use Managed Services?” For a company that has consistently used the “break-fix” method for IT Services (pay as you go), the first thing they may notice is the price difference. But in fact, when a company reviews over their IT issues, they could see a trend of the same issues recurring constantly, or find that they’ve had major network issues that cost them downtime and loss of productively.

The end of the year is already here and now is the time to gear up for 2016 to prepare for maximizing revenue and expanding visibility. The beginning of the calendar year is more than just proceeding with a new business plan. It’s also a great opportunity to assess your business's technological standing.

Tablets are definitely becoming a staple in the consumer electronics world. For the longest time, the tablet PC was an expensive, clunky device that just didn't wow consumers. Some businesses had adopted tablets back in the day, but they were difficult to use, hard to support, and they simply didn't perform for the price tag. However, like many consumer electronics, Apple reinvigorated the tablet market with the original iPad, and now it would seem tablets are here to stay. The question is, are they right for businesses?

Email is (and has been) a prime method of communication for businesses of all sizes. With email comes a whole slew of issues that are essentially synonymous with the technology; spam, information overload, phishing, and information privacy. Even Florida small businesses that only do business locally are at risk of these issues. Personal email accounts are equally at risk. Employing proper precautions and practices whenever communicating via email is very important to prevent the risk of security compromises, monetary loss, and even legality issues.

Sometimes when your workstation feels bogged down, a relatively cheap and simply hardware update can make a huge difference in performance. Adding more RAM (Random Access Memory, often just referred to as memory) can be a game changer for your bogged down PC.