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A guide to virtualization and licensing

Posted on Wednesday May 25, 2016  |  virtualization, virtual machines, software licenses, smb, infrastructure, hardware, cost, cloud

2016May25_Virtualization_ASoftware licensing has been a thorn in everybody's side for as long as we can remember. It's no surprise that as software begins to help us to consolidate and combine pieces of hardware through virtualization, we're confronted with this problem yet again. SMBs are often unfortunate victims of licensing models that favor individual or enterprise purchasing, without enough options in between. Why don't we delve a little deeper to see how your business can tackle virtualization while taking this legal necessity into consideration ?

 

Google Slides Q&A goes interactive

Posted on Tuesday May 24, 2016  |  virtualization, virtual machines, software licenses, smb, infrastructure, hardware, cost, cloud

2016May24_GoogleApps_ASlideshow presentations are only as good as the tools used to create them. With Google's recent update to its Slides software, that baseline just got a huge boost. One of the biggest advantages of Google's Drive software suite are the cloud-based features, and with the newest update to the Slides program you can explore a whole new way to interact with your audience. Keep reading to find out just how great this new feature is.

 

Lower your costs with virtualization

Posted on Friday February 26, 2016  |  virtualization, system, software, smb, small, recovery, medium, disaster, desktop, cutting, cost, businesses

2016Feb26_VirtualizationGeneral_AFor the past year Strem Chemicals, a Massachusetts-based company which manufactures and markets specialty chemicals, has utilized virtualization. This process has seen them improve in several areas such as cost reduction and even disaster recovery. This is one of thousands of companies that has saved a substantial amount of money since incorporating virtualization into their business model. With that in mind, here are couple of ways SMB's like yours can use virtualization to enhance cost benefits beyond the bottom line.

 

Security tips for the small business

Posted on Monday January 25, 2016  |  smb, small business, security, password, hackers, cyber attacks, audit

2016Jan20_Security_AIt's been said so many times that many small business owners are likely to block it out, but the truth remains: cyber criminals target SMBs. Perhaps the reason for this ignorance is that when an SMB falls victim to an online attack, it's not breaking news. But this time, in a recent NY Times article, a cyber attack wasn't focused on the Ashley Madisons or Dropboxes of the world. This time the focus was on a small business who is lucky to still be in business after a serious cyber attack.

 

Don't virtualize without answers

Posted on Wednesday December 02, 2015  |  virtualization, technology, smb, servers, questions, managed services provider, it department, applications

Virtualization_Dec2_AFor small or medium-sized business, getting a leg up on the competition can be the difference between simply surviving and thriving. One way of doing this is by embracing virtualization. Many SMBs have used virtualization techniques to great effect, but implementing a change can be difficult and time-consuming. Here are a few questions you should ask before virtualizing your office.

 

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