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Microsoft’s increasing the cost of 365 in March. Here’s how to freeze your price

In case you haven’t heard, Microsoft’s increasing its subscription prices for Microsoft 365 in March. It’s the first big price rise for a decade. And you can expect to pay around 20 to 40 per cent more. In fact, it’s not just a price increase. Microsoft’s also changing the way it sells 365. It’s a complicated situation and there’s bound to be some short-term pain as we all get used to it. Here are the…

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Despite the potential downsides of a password manager the upsides are far greater.

Last week there were stories that a password manager called LastPass had seen some of its customers’ master passwords compromised. The company denies that happened. And it’s possible that some of the people who reported being affected had old accounts with master passwords they’d used with other services. Do you use a password manager in your business? We recommend it. Because we strongly believe the upsides of a password manager far outweigh any potential downsides….

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5 Crucial Areas In Your Cybersecurity Framework That Need Attention

While October is designated the official Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we believe every day should be treated as cybersecurity awareness day! Here are the top 5 areas you need to focus on TODAY to strengthen your cybersecurity framework against cybercrime. What is cybercrime? Cybercrime is usually committed by hackers who want to make money. It can be carried out by an individual or an entire underground operation and can vary with the level of sophistication. However,…

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Why Your Organization Should Consider Cloud Solutions

Cloud Solutions have made tremendous strides in recent years. With the advent of high-speed internet and mobile technology our environments are more equipped than ever to be able to handle these solutions. Today we’ll discuss what these solutions are, when you should consider them for your organization, as well as when it may not make sense to move to the cloud. What are “Cloud Solutions”?  The term “cloud solutions” has become somewhat of a buzz…

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7 Things Your Disaster Recovery Plan Must Include

As we deal with hurricane season in South Carolina and with wildfires wreaking havoc in California, it’s more important than ever for small businesses to implement or revise their disaster recovery plan. A disaster recovery plan is an important aspect of your overall Business Continuity Plan and identifies your organization’s objectives in the event of a disaster. It will identify precisely how you are going to prioritize, plan for, and recover from a disaster. A…

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