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How to Assess Older Technology in Your Office

One of the greatest, and most frustrating, parts of dealing with technology is that there is always something new around the corner. That means that the features and capabilities are always increasing, but also that it becomes obsolete, regardless of what you might have paid for. That can create a big dilemma when it comes [...]

How to Assess Older Technology in Your Office >>

Virus or malware. What should scare me more?

It’s true that viruses are still out there and maybe you don’t hear about them as much, but they still can post a threat to a business network.  We have seen malware become more of an issue and cause more incidents with business networks than viruses.  Viruses are typically much more subtle versus the annoyances [...]

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Flashback to OS X

  I have run across several organizations who decided their software security solution (such as Antivirus or Antimalware) was to operate in an Apple environment.  The underlying theory is simple: “Macs don’t get infected with viruses.” Please see this. In other words, when running any type of business network you have to put a focus [...]

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Spam and taxes

Tax time is once again upon us all.  As much as we all enjoy reconciling our differences with Uncle Sam from the past year we must all keep to basic security principles and common sense when it comes to dealing with email.  If you haven’t already noticed, spam levels have nearly tripled in the past [...]

Spam and taxes >>

The Easiest Way to Save Money on IT in 2012

Ask a successful business owner or executive about the best way to save money on anything, and they’ll tell you that it’s to make a good decision the first time around. That’s especially important advice in today’s economy, where businesses are being forced to get leaner and accomplish a lot more with fewer resources than [...]

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Vision Computer Solutions To Moderate Cloud Services Roundtable at Automation Alley Event

Peter Marsack, Vision’s VP of Business Development, will moderate a roundtable panel discussion on cloud hosting, cloud integration and technology support in a cloud environment at Automation Alley’s IMPACT 2012 conference on February 7, 2012. The session is aimed at business owners and IT managers new to cloud environments. The “A Day in the Clouds: [...]

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When technology drags you by the collar

Are you still putting up the fight against evolving technology as a small business? Are you lacking a business plan that leverages technology to optimize delivery of your product or service? Would you rather spend more time working IN your business rather than working ON your business? Is your definition of a business technology plan [...]

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The Worst Time To Sign A Managed IT Services Agreement

A managed services agreement can be the perfect tool for the business that wants comprehensive coverage of their hardware, software, and communications systems at a fixed cost. By getting a good Michigan business IT consulting team working squarely on your side, you can not only make your budget more predictable, but also the technology you [...]

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Resolution: Make your IT lose weight

New year – lose weight! I stopped by my town’s rec center last night and was surprised by the predictable annual workout resolution fall off.  It’s only the second week of January and already most of the “white shoe crew” was no where to be seen.  Unfortunate, as I admire those who take the initiative [...]

Resolution: Make your IT lose weight >>

2012 is the year your technology started serving your business

New year – new IT challenges! A while back we posted about sitting down and having a plan for 2012 in regard to your technology solution and growth.  How did it go?  Did it get done? You still have time.  It’s a new year and there are so many exciting things in the world of [...]

2012 is the year your technology started serving your business >>