As you are probably aware by now at the end of 2013 Microsoft are discontinuing the Small Business Server 2011 (SBS) from the market place. This means you only have a few weeks left to buy this version from CNC.

The Future’s CloudyCloud computing has evolved from an experimental approach to data storage to an entire workplace philosophy, embracing data flexibility and reliability. While many businesses continue to dip their toes into cloud computing services, curious about the initial benefits for accessing and sharing information remotely, a compelling case can now be made for companies to take the...

When is the last time that you tested your IT disaster recovery plan? Many businesses spend time and money implementing a disaster recovery plan but then don't test it often enough or at all after it's initial test. An untested disaster recovery plan could be as good as useless.

For both businesses and consumers alike, having backups of all of your important digital information, data and records is essential to staying prepared in case of any sort of emergency or disaster. For the individual, it is usually easy enough to simply create backup disks of any information you can't afford to lose, although you should store them in a separate location. However, as businesses...

What is IT Outsourcing For many businesses, both big and small, using an IT outsource company is becoming the only way to go, as it's an excellent way to get high quality IT help and support at a fair price. An IT outsource company is a third-party company or individual that is hired on a contract basis to take care of any and all of a business' IT needs.

In our modern, technologically advanced world, it is nearly impossible for a business to function without having to rely on technology. Whether it be using computers for bookkeeping and accounting, having a website to attract customers or whatever else, businesses both large and small must take advantage of these resources in order to remain competitive. However, the main problem is that taking...

One can find many benefits with virtual IT services. Perhaps one of the most important advantages is the excellent system you have for backing up your data. Here are some of the many advantages of cloud computing and disaster recovery for business.

Social media is viewed as one of the most revolutionary aspects of the internet age, changing the way we communicate, socialise and do business. Many experts would suggest that embracing this medium is as important as securing competent IT support.

With technology playing such an important role in the running of a business these days, the need for IT ‘insurance’ is greater than ever.Having protection in place is vital for a business, whether that protection is an internal technical team, a third party IT support service or simply a data back-up plan.But it’s also important to have a contingency plan in place to keep your business running...

Running a small business is never a walk in the park; there are clients to keep happy, investors to please and a lot of financial pressures pushing down.Any small business owner will primarily be concerned with growing their business, and will work flat-out to build their reputation and boost their client base.But without a proper IT infrastructure in place they run the risk of stunting their...