Business IT Support

While it may be tempting to go with the lowest bidder when it comes to choosing an IT consulting company, this choice is definitely not a wise one. Initially, the lower cost provider may seem like a good deal; however, in most situations working with a cheaper IT consulting company can end up costing your company more in the long run.     Why?  Well, the IT service company will usually install less reliable software and hardware, and in turn, your business will not be as productive as it can be.  In addition, as these cheaper IT solutions will - in most cases - need to be replaced sooner than later, it makes complete sense to utilise quality hardware and software during the initial installation.   Further, as these companies will be less likely to document any implemented IT solutions, this situation can result in confusion when maintenance or further…

Have you ever thought about what may happen to all your important computer data in the case of a fire, flood, or storm? What about if your laptop is lost or stolen or otherwise compromised? In any case, as the average lifespan of a hard drive is only approximately five years, it is extremely important to back up all your important data, such as files, photos, and video, now - while you still have the information in your possession.   Data Back-up Choice #1 - Cloud Backup Storage Solution   Utilising a cloud-based service such as Dropbox and CrashPlan to back-up your important data is an excellent option for all computer users. Since a cloud-based system does not require any additional hardware and is extremely affordable, this solution is often the best and easiest solution for most users.   That said, there are also some free cloud-based solutions that you…

 In a world where operating system loyalties run deep, there seems to little love recently for Google's Chrome OS among power-users and IT consulting groups. Some have said that it is overly ambitions while others call it a complete failure. Those who recognize the changing nature of computing and mobile devices, however, have not given up on Chrome OS yet. More importantly, the operating system's developer seems to have full faith in the future of the platform.   What is Chrome OS   For those failing to follow the current shift to cloud computing technologies, Chrome OS represents a paradigm change for the computing industry. Whereas most operating systems rely on installed applications stored on a local hard drive, Google's innovative product is designed to work entirely off applications running in the Chrome web browser.    This makes every application far more accessible while creating a common functionality among all computer…

 Hardware and software manufacturers are making a significant shift in the paradigm of computing. The ability to perform processing, communication and storage functions in off-site locations is making cloud computing a revolutionary force in the development of new devices. While users may be slow to catch up to the technology, it is likely that almost all processing, storage, data transfers, troubleshooting and computer network support will eventually take place in centralized locations, rather than personal devices.    Storage in the Cloud   One major change that has been around for years in one form or another is off-site storage. Initially this practice started as a common aspect of local networks. Network administrators would setup shared files or proprietary applications took advantage of storage on servers. Now, almost all modern applications take advantage of some sort of online storage.    The Google family of apps, for example, is able to host…