Remote working was becoming more commonplace in recent years, but the COVID-19 pandemic early this year triggered a mass exodus from workplaces and offices, leaving business owners trying to figure out how to function effectively and efficiently with remote teams. Technology has played a vital role in keeping the cogs turning, with companies all over […]
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Threats to businesses have evolved over the course of time. Today, with organizations increasingly reliant on technology and sophisticated computer systems, cybercrime is one of the most potent dangers. As technology advances, cyberattacks also develop, using new techniques and strategies to breach defenses and access data. One of the most menacing forms of attack for […]
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The twists and turns of this year indicate just how critical it is to strategically plan your budget for 2021. Budgets keep your business on the right track, and are a good plan to fall back on, even when things are as hectic and unpredictable as they have been recently. A budget isn’t just about […]
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In 2014 small businesses were the victims of 60% of online attacks; unsurprisingly, hackers know that small businesses are easier to breach because they lack the same financial resources and expertise as large organizations to invest in effective cybersecurity protections. These targeted hacks can break a small company. In 2018 the average cost of a […]
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Many outsourced IT support companies claim to be proactive in managing technology and preventing security breaches when in reality they focus more on reacting than preventing issues. That reactionary approach can cause needless frustration for business owners. It results in sub-par systems and service, unpredictable IT expenses, increased risk of data breaches, loss of revenue, […]
Annual MSP 501 Identifies Best-in-Class Global MSP Businesses & Leading Trends in Managed Services JULY 28, 2020: Envision Consulting has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2020 annual Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings for the second year in a row. Envision has moved up 350 spots on […]
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Designing a cybersecurity plan for your business that adequately mitigates the risk of suffering a crippling data breach can be an overwhelming undertaking. Truth is, while this requires technical expertise from your IT security team or managed security provider, knowing what fundamental questions to ask will give you confidence that you’re taking the right steps […]
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As the Covid-19 progresses and businesses have for the most part adjusted to a nearly total remote work environment, much is still uncertain about what the future holds. In an effort to understand specifically how work productivity, technology use has evolved in the last few months Microsoft recently released findings of a series of studies […]
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Thank you for joining us for the final installment of our series on controlling IT costs. We hope it has been helpful to you. Remember to check out the other parts already living on our blog page Our last strategy focuses on dealing with business operation maturity. One of the better long-term planning efforts you […]
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We hope you’re finding this series on how to control your IT costs useful and engaging. This is Part 3, and you can find Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. Come back soon so you don’t miss out on our final tip! Here’s one potential savings opportunity based on your capital and your existing […]