Unified Communications/VoIP with 3CX Software

May 1, 2012 @ 4:46 pm posted by Kim L.

3CX Phone System for Windows is a software-based IP PBX that replaces a proprietary hardware telephone system. Installed directly on your Small Business Server, this software integrates your phone system into your computer network. This economical software can email your voicemail to you and tie into email programs like Microsoft Outlook. In addition, it provides [...]

PC Mag Reviews Office 365

April 11, 2012 @ 10:08 am posted by Kim L.

Looking for an unbiased review of Microsoft’s hosted collaboration and productivity suite? PC Mag does a nice job of summing it up. If you’re interested in trying a trial of Office 365, let us know and we’ll set you up. PC Mag Reviews Office 365

Windows 8 designed to bridge the gap between desktops and tablets

March 16, 2012 @ 11:03 am posted by Kim L.

But is it for small business? Will XP Users upgrade to Windows 7 or Windows 8? Read this post from Small Business Computing – First Looks, Windows 8.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

March 2, 2012 @ 10:24 am posted by Kim L.

It’s official! The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is here. It promises to be a real paradigm shift from the way you’re used to working. If you’ve been working with tablets and mobile devices, you’ll recognize a lot of the same user design theories. Test drive it yourself, and let us know what you think. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/consumer-preview

3 Reasons Proper Data Backup Matters

February 28, 2012 @ 10:43 am posted by Kim L.

3 Reasons Proper Data Backup Matters, from smallbusinesscomputing.com http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/news/3-reasons-proper-data-backup-matters.html

Announcing our new partnership with HEROware

February 23, 2012 @ 1:41 pm posted by Kim L.

HEROware Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery We are excited to announce our new partnership with HEROware, makers of HERO-Defender, the only complete Server Protection & Recovery solution built for SMB users, with Enterprise class features, that’s easy to use and surprisingly affordable to own. The HERO-Defender appliance installs on your network, offering four-points of server, [...]

Information Security for Small Business

January 15, 2012 @ 1:50 pm posted by Kim L.

You know you need security, but you’re not sure how much you should invest to get it. With so many security products on the market, it’s hard to know which ones are really necessary. Security is applied in layers from simple to complex. When you drive a car, it is important that you wear a [...]

Top 10 Basic Security Steps for Small Business

December 10, 2011 @ 1:50 pm posted by Kim L.

Make sure every PC in your business is running anti-virus and anti-spyware software, and that it is configured to automatically install updates. Install and maintain a hardware firewall between your network and the Internet. Make sure every PC in your business is running a software firewall – the one in Windows Vista or Windows 7 [...]

Windows Small Business Server 2011

October 2, 2011 @ 10:26 am posted by Kim L.

Discover how Windows Small Business Server 2011 is designed especially for small businesses: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/Windows-Small-Business-Server/features.aspx Not sure whether you’re ready for a Server yet? Read the benefits at: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/small-midsize-business/small-landing.aspx