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Technology Trends for 2017
It’s that time of year when many businesses are setting goals and budgets for next year. This is a good time to reflect on the impact technology can have on your business. While Cloud Computing adoption remains strong, companies will increase migration from Public to Private Cloud and even migrate back “on premise.” Cloud adoption, digital transformation and streaming media will increase the demand for bulletproof networking.
What is Distributed Denial of Service, and What Does it Mean to You?
We all know, not being able to get on the WiFi is annoying. But worse still, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can impact your business and even interfere with vital infrastructure such as electrical grids.
How to Future Proof Your MSP and CSP Business
Faced with the business transformation required to keep up with managed services, Cloud Computing, IoT and more, Channel Partners gathered in Vancouver to attend the ChannelNext community of industry leaders. This exchange produced lively discussion between MSPs, CSPs, vendors and channel coaches around the topic of how to future proof Channel Partners.
Tips for Reducing Telecom Expense
Businesses today rely on resilient network connectivity to ensure employee communications, collaboration, and productivity. Applications including Voice over IP (VoIP), Hosted Contact Center, Cloud Backup, and more, need a bulletproof telecom network. What’s more, for companies with Remote Offices/Branch Offices ROBO), telecom expense can quickly add up.
Considering Cloud? Tips to Ease Migration to the Cloud
According to IDC, the combined public/private Cloud security market will more than double over the next few years. Cloud adoption is changing the way enterprises use applications. Increased adoption of hosted email, Unified Communications (UC), and Voice over IP (VoIP) may increase bandwidth and change the way employees access the Internet.
Add Content to Rev up Your Digital Marketing Engine
digital marketing toolkit without content is like a car without gas. According to CompTIA Cloud Marketing Advantage, “social media and online marketing are critical for reaching new customers.” Content comes in many forms and sizes. These include new media, blog posts, podcasts, video, and email, as well as traditional sources including white papers, case studies and testimonials. How do you generate great content without breaking the bank?
Having Trouble Managing Cyber Attacks? You’re Not Alone!
We all read about Cyber attacks in the news. There is no denying the loss of productivity from a virus-infected laptop or the embarrassment of hacked email. With threats from Ransomware on the rise, it is no surprise leading market analysts Juniper Research, predict the cost of data breaches to $2.1 trillion globally by 2019, an increase of nearly four times the cost of breaches in 2015.
What is Ransomware and How to Protect Against It
Ransomware is a type of malware designed to block access to your computer until a sum of money is paid. Ransomware issues have impacted many individuals with home computers; however, it is only a matter of time before this malicious software attacks business. Starting with Cryptolocker in 2013, Ransomware exploits have become increasing sophisticated and have cost individual companies thousands of dollars in ransom.
Tips to make your MSP, Telco and CSP Marketing Budget Go Further
Let’s face it, if you want to survive in the Tech industry, you need to digitally transform your business–from automated service and billing to digitally transforming your sales and marketing process. According to a recent white paper by IDC, Building a Cloud Practice: Sales, Marketing and Business Strategy, Digital media is the most efficient source for Cloud leads.
Proactive Networking Monitoring: What & Why
Your business relies more and more on healthy network infrastructure. Migration to Cloud, Compliance and IT Security all fuel the case to proactively monitor your network health. By proactively scanning your network, you can identify bottlenecks and other irregularities that could impact your network performance and network security. Identifying network compromise in advance will save your business time and money in the long run.
What’s Driving Digital Transformation of Business: Hello – Cloud Contact Center
Digital Transformation of Business is a critical component of maintaining competitive advantage in many industries. Rapid response to customer inquires, automated responses to self-service inquires, and ability to communicate across digital channels accelerate the buyer journey, solidifies customer loyalty and can take cost out of operations.
3 Tips to Make Your CSP, Telecom and MSP Website Unique and Compelling
Digital transformation of your business is required to keep up with competition and gain the trust of your customers and prospects. It isn’t enough to have a mobile-friendly and responsive website. Your CSP, Telecom and MSP website is your virtual business card and should tell your company story in a unique and compelling way. Here are some tips for making your website your own.