Know This About VPN–Virtual Private Networks Know This About VPN–Virtual Private Networks VPN continues to be a buzzword these days, especially as more and more people use remote devices to get business work done. Gone are the days when we would all power-down our computers at 5:00 p.m., not to think about work again until […]
“The Cloud” Is Not A Yes Or No
“The Cloud” Is Not A Yes Or No How much does a business owner know about The Cloud? I’m finding that for most people, it’s a yes or no answer. “Yes, I’m in the Cloud,” or “No, I’m not in the Cloud.” As an IT professional, I wish it could be that simple! To borrow […]
What Is Internet Of Things?
What Is Internet Of Things? Of the many seemingly magical advancements in electronics, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the one I think you will incorporate most into your life and work in this new year. Through internet connectivity, we can now have our devices “talk” to each other. Did you forget to lock up […]
Wishing You Peace With Your IT In 2019
Wishing You Peace With Your IT In 2019 From all of us at Aptica, Happy New Year! For me, a new year always bring the promise of new friends, new opportunities, and inevitably—new challenges. As a local small business, we know we are farther down the road to our success goals, and as members of […]
No IT Strategy? Are You Leaking Time and Money?
No IT Strategy? Are You Leaking Time and Money? Too often a small business owner doesn’t know how bad his IT strategy is until something catastrophic happens. Think of Marriott and their 500 million client info breach. It’s comparable to how bad yours can be, if even on a much smaller scale. Maybe 3 years […]
In IT Management, It’s Always About Results (Or Should Be)
In IT Management, It’s Always About Results (Or Should Be) By now I’m sure all small business owners are keeping track of their computers, monitors, servers, and the necessary accessories for such on their list of company assets. That equipment and the proficiency of your users are part of the bedrock of your current success, […]
Cost v. Price v. Costs If You Don’t Have Good IT Management
Cost v. Price v. Costs If You Don’t Have Good IT Management Even if you don’t own a business you make cost v. price decisions every day, but it’s usually on the back end of the above equation. In business we all know that our cost to provide services or products v. the price we […]
The Pains of Ownership: Tell Your IT Management Company Where It Hurts
The Pains of Ownership: Tell Your IT Management Company Where It Hurts Your first-in-the-door employees never thought to mention that, after they turn on their computers, they have plenty of time to get coffee and catch up on some gossip. It’s been taking that long for their computers to boot up every day. And maybe […]
I Speak Your Language, Even Though I Work In IT Management
I Speak Your Language, Even Though I Work In IT Management Change is hard. Some can, and some can’t . . . quite, even when they know they must. When it’s time to outsource your IT management, I know that one of the biggest dreads for a business owner can be having a conversation with […]
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company
Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company Some Serious Thoughts About FUD And Choosing An IT Management Company Your employees have told you that the network seems to be slowing down. There are so many choices as to what could be wrong—what should you do next? Your new problems with the […]