Why Managed IT Services “IT Outsourcing” is Making a Comeback Business transformation is critical for success but relies on creative application of technology Back in 2010, CIO Magazine published an article titled The End of IT Outsourcing As We Know It. James Michael Martinos, President & CEO of DirectPointe 7, Inc. remembers those days, “For those of…
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Benefits of Outsourcing your Information Technology As businesses reach profitability, invariably they continue to look for ways to reduce their expenses and overhead. Reducing overhead costs is one of the most effective ways to safeguard a business during any type of downturn. Overhead expenses are derived from expenses that must be paid regardless of whether…
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How to Set Up Your Computer If you’re like many, when you get your computer you are excited to set it up and see how it runs. One big snag, how do you make sure you’ve set it up right? Rarely do you see a computer come out of the box completely ready to go…
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Digital Workplace: Are We There Yet? What is a Digital Workplace? The digital workplace is using technology to improve operational efficiency in order to reach company goals. What’s more, employees receive the added benefit of technology that helps make their jobs easier. While things like the cloud, paperless offices, and remote video conference calls have all…
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VPN: The New Must Have Network What is a VPN? A Virtual Private Network, also known as a VPN, is a private network that is extended across a public network which allows for users to send and receive data as if their device was directly inside the private network. Use of a VPN requires authentication…
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Gone Phishing: Tips and Tricks to Avoid Taking the Bait The Bait: Every Phisherman has their favorite bait from pop-ups to spam emails their line is always in the waters of the internet looking for their next catch. How can you stay off their online hook? What services can help you stay safe in online…
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What Technology Does Your Small Business Really Need? When you’re just starting out it feels like you need a million things. Which depending on what you sell and your inventory amount you need, maybe you really do need a million things. But when it comes to your technology there are just a few things you’ll…
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Are You Leveraging Technology? See What You Need for Your Workplace Every workplace uses technology in some way shape or form. There is always something new coming around the corner that is designed to make work easier. Such as the development of CRMs and online office platforms. Learning to leverage technology will make your life…
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Top 15 Keyboard Shortcuts Do you ever find yourself trying to remember what the keyboard shortcut to print is? Occasionally, wondering how someone is undoing commands with just the keyboard and no mouse? Since there are so many shortcuts it can be hard to know and remember which one does what. Following this guide from…
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iPhone 11: Phone or Camera? The iPhone 11 release has followed Apple’s pattern of creating trending buzz surrounding its release. The top three questions swirling in the buzz are the following: Firstly, Are the iPhone 11 updates worth the hype? Secondly, Who is the iPhone 11 designed for? Thirdly, What does the price cut mean for consumers…
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