When it comes down to it, the goal of most businesses is growth. But, if your business were to double in size overnight, would you be properly equipped with the personnel, processes, and technology to support that growth? Most small firms would agree that they are not. However, with so many variables involved, there's no one-size-fits-all solution to be able to give you a guaranteed answer to this.

Currently, there is an apparent rise in firms hiring technology partners to fulfill their IT staffing demands. Some, on the other hand, are undecided whether they should outsource their IT work or keep it in-house. 

A common assumption is that company issues can be resolved more timely if the IT team is internal, but that's actually not the case. In most instances, an outside IT service provider can configure, administer, repair, and support any form of IT resources that you need help with remotely, with the help of advancing technology of course.

By hiring an outside IT service provider, you are able to focus on other business priorities to further increase your revenue and growth. Here are 5 benefits of hiring an outsourced IT service provider.

Malware is referred to as any type of software that is designed with malicious intent. This can include cybersecurity red flags like viruses, worms, adware, spyware, and ransomware - all to which work differently, but seem to cause the same symptoms on your device. It's basic function is to damage, destroy, or steal your data, take control over devices, and aid in criminal activity.

Over the last several years, advancing technologies have certainly reshaped the way companies operate on a day-to-day basis, and that leaves no exception for industries like oil and natural gas. Increased communications and control capabilities have undoubtedly allowed for greater efficiency and system operation, but with that comes the opening of doors to new threats and vulnerabilities from third party sources. Fact of the matter is, if you have something valuable - there will always be someone else on the hunt to try and take it.

N2-Solutions specializes in nitrogen services and products for upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry. N2 Solutions’ is the leading supplier of nitrogen services in the oil & gas industry, while providing safe quality solutions to meet our customer’s expectations.

Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital staffs experienced, specialized general surgeons – each of whom can treat different parts of the body – and have advanced expertise in mass removal, gallbladder surgery, and other specialized general surgical treatments.

More patients than ever are choosing specialty surgical hospitals for their care – and Lafayette Surgical Hospital is the best choice for any patient looking to undergo a general surgical procedure. 

For many years, the internet has been a part of our existence; it's not anything new. Why then, after so long, has remote working just become more accepted? The answer lies in the capability of the internet and related technologies.

The IoT's function as a connected web of devices sharing data in real time is something that would have been unimaginable not too long ago, but the technology has reached the point where it almost seems trivial.

Maison de Lafayette is a family owned and operated nursing and rehabilitation center located in Lafayette, La. They strive to provide their residents with the best in rehabilitation and nursing care. 

Maison de Lafayette is proud to be able to deliver its services in a beautiful home-like environment. Whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, their well-trained and compassionate staff provides each resident with individualized care as needed.

Kent Safety Solutions, located in Broussard, Louisiana, is an approved Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Frank Kent, a Professional Member of the American Society of Safety Professionals, a Veteran, and a native of Louisiana, founded the company in 2005. Frank has worked in the safety industry for more than 30 years and believes that a company can operate completely incident-free.