For years, big companies have been harnessing the power of business intelligence (BI) to improve business performance. And for them, paying experts to analyze large data sets is no issue. It’s different with small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). SMBs also store large volumes of data, but many SMB owners are wary of spending too much on BI. Fortunately, there are plenty of budget-friendly BI tools and resources available for your SMB nowadays.

Every technology you use — whether it's a cloud-based program, a mobile application, or on-premises servers — contains sensitive business data vital to conducting operations. So how can you ensure the security of such data from cyberthreats like identity theft, phishing attacks, and other forms of fraud? Identity and access management (IAM) is the answer to this.

Are your IT assets contributing to your business’s profitability and overall growth? If you can't tell whether your IT is helping you turn a profit, it's time to seek the help of professionals who can evaluate your technology's performance and spot any anomalies before it's too late.

2021 is finally coming to a close, and what a year it has been. Give yourself a pat on the back for keeping your business going despite the challenges you faced this year, such as COVID-19 lockdowns and radical changes to consumer spending.

This time of the year is the perfect opportunity to not just look back on the past, but also plan for your business's future.

An uninterrupted power supply (UPS) is an essential component of a business’s IT network. It ensures that networking equipment stays operational during power outages or failures. This allows you to stay online so you don’t suffer the productivity- and profit-draining impacts of a power outage, especially one that happens without warning.

Keeping up with changes in business technology can be difficult for small- and mid-sized businesses like yours. However, upgrading your company’s technology is something you can’t afford to put off or ignore completely — not if you want to stay relevant and competitive.

With advancements in cloud computing, disaster recovery (DR) has become more efficient and affordable than ever. However, many business owners still cling to some DR myths that can safely be disregarded, such as these three.
Myth 1: Tape backups are the best DR solution
Tape backups are physical objects that deteriorate over time.

As technologies evolve, consumer behavior changes as well. For instance, in the past, people used the yellow pages to look up businesses. With the advent of the internet, however, discovering establishments is as easy as a Google search. This means your business must be searchable online, and having your own website will help you achieve that.

Incorporating technology into business operations can be challenging because it's always evolving. Many companies simply can’t keep up — this is why many of them turn to managed IT services providers (MSPs) for their tech needs. Read on to learn more about them.

Do you know why some small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) fail during the first five years of operation? Poor leadership is one reason, inadequate capital is another. Another possible cause is the lack of preparation for major disruptions like natural disasters and cyberattacks.