2011

Ten Ways Small Businesses Can Minimize Computer Headaches And Lower Their IT Costs Without Sacrificing Performance

December 29, 2011

Small businesses have unique needs and constraints that they must consider when planning and operating their business – one of the most important of which is their budget. You know you need to proactively manage your technology investment, but doing so requires investing in full-time IT staff. And according to Payscale.com, the median salary range for an IT Support Manager [...]

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Hackers Now Prefer Small Companies

December 27, 2011

The Wall Street Journal reported that digital thieves are finding rich payoffs by slipping past weaknesses in many small business’ online security. FBI agents claim it’s going to get much worst before it gets better. You may think you are secure… think again! Statistics are showing that small and medium-sized businesses are being targeted by [...]

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Beware of the “12 Scams of Christmas” – Don’t Let Hackers Be the Grinch Who Stole Your Private Information

December 1, 2011

We are issuing this stern warning about keeping your computer systems, and yourself, safe this holiday season.  With all the joys of the season, we must warn you to trust no one, batten down your hatches, and only shop in Internet safe zones. Before you dive into the holiday season, please beware. Scammers love to [...]

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Small Businesses Can Save Thousands on Software and Hardware Purchases Made Before Year End Thanks to BIG Tax Benefits of Section 179

November 30, 2011

If you’ve been contemplating a software or hardware purchase, there is no better time than now to take action. Congress has extended IRS Section 179 to cover the 2011 tax year. This means, businesses are allowed to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment (including software and hardware) purchased or financed during the tax [...]

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Hard Drive Prices Have Doubled and Will Double Again — Here’s Why…

November 30, 2011

With the recent Thailand floods, many large Hard Drive manufactures, such as Western Digital and Seagate, are being affected. Thailand accounts for up to 45% of worldwide hard-drive production. The impact will be a shortage in both hard drives and external hard drives, together with increased prices. Two research firms, IHS iSuppli and IDC, have predicted [...]

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Seattle IT Services Company Gives a Holiday Present with Real Meaning

November 23, 2011

IntegrIT Network Solutions makes a donation to a local food bank on behalf of its customers in lieu of corporate giving gifts With the holiday season in full swing, businesses across Washington State are giving and receiving holiday gifts of chocolates, gourmet food, or some sort of interesting gadget. IntegrIT Network Solutions was no exception, [...]

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Improve security of your password

November 18, 2011

You’ve got a password for every site and every application you use: e-mail, online banking, social media sites, and your CRM system, just to name a few.  With so many password-protected sites to keep track of, the inclination is to always use the same password for every site or to make it so easy you [...]

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Seattle Cloud Computing Solutions – Small Business Benefits

October 28, 2011

“Cloud computing” is the latest buzz word in the technology industry. It has entrenched itself as part of business parlance over the past several years. Indeed, the concept of cloud computing has taken the world of IT business solutions by storm. As more and more businesses get connected online, cloud computing is becoming increasing popular [...]

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Free Email Services – Why You Should Stop Using These for Your Business

October 15, 2011

The scenario: You are at a trade show or networking event, you meet a prospective client. They are very impressed with your product and service offering and ask to get your business card. You are happy to oblige and excited for the opportunity. Unfortunately, you lose credibility when your prospect sees your email address is [...]

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The Importance of Email Archiving

October 5, 2011

Like most businesses today, it’s likely your company’s main method of communication is email. Just think of all the vital information that is shared between your company and customers… invoices, agreements, purchase orders and contracts. And sometimes, emails are the only record of this important information, so it’s crucial your company utilizes email archiving and [...]

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