IT Consulting

Computer Network Audit: What Is It and Why Do I Need One?

April 2, 2012

Savvy business owners and managers know that they can get better productivity from their staff if their IT is designed to deliver that productivity.  But the technology landscape is constantly changing, and businesses grow and change. What you bought just a few years ago for your business could now be the very thing that is holding it [...]

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How to Search for the Best Seattle IT Consulting Services

March 19, 2012

A company must begin its search for ‘IT consulting services’ by having a clear vision/idea about its objectives, goals, and needs. It has been observed that most of the companies fail to find the right ‘IT consultant’ because they have no clear idea about their company’s future growth, their business objectives, and more importantly their [...]

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25 Signs You Need an IT Consultant

February 20, 2012

Although it may seem computers crash all of a sudden without warning, most computer networks actually develop problems that cause them to crash, become unsecure, or lose information gradually. Luckily, once you see the warning signs of an impending computer disaster, IT consulting can usually remedy the situation. This article looks at 25 signs your [...]

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12 Surefire Signs That Your Business Is Ready For A Server

February 6, 2012

Is Your Business Limping Along on Outdated Computers and a Peer to-Peer Network That Hinders You More Than it Helps You? Here are 12 Surefire Signs That Your Business Could Greatly Benefit by Upgrading Your Network… You have two or more computers that need to share office equipment (printers, fax machines, scanners) and resources (Internet [...]

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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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Key Questions to Ask a Potential Cloud Services Provider Before Signing an Agreement

August 17, 2011

By now you’ve heard ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT CLOUD COMPUTING and undoubtedly have been approached by various cloud service providers to take the plunge. Cloud solutions have many benefits and can be a very valuable solution for the small and mid-size (SMB) market.  Still, business owners may find themselves wondering, “Is this something I should consider?” Cloud-based [...]

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12 Warning Signs That You Hired The Wrong IT Support Person

July 26, 2011

He’s defensive or argumentative when you ask about project costs, completion dates, or when you question his recommendations. He won’t guarantee his work or your satisfaction. He talks down to you, uses “geek speak,” and makes you feel stupid when you question his recommendations or work. He’s consistently late, rushed, and misses deadlines without an [...]

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Social Media Policies In The Workplace – Monitoring Activities

April 27, 2011

Back in November, the National Labor Relations Board issued a Complaint alleging that an employer illegally terminated an employee who posted disparaging remarks about her supervisor on her personal Facebook page. The posting referred to her supervisor as a “psychiatric patient” and used several vulgarities, which resulted in other employees chiming in (Associated Press, November [...]

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How To Prevent Employees From Wasting Time Online

February 22, 2011

Do you have any idea how many hours your employees spend online checking eBay listings, cruising social networks, looking for vacation deals, Googling old flames or (even worse) ogling porn or gambling? A survey by America Online and Salary.com concluded that employers spend nearly $760 billion a year paying employees to goof off on the [...]

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