"Merry Christmas" - a term we are quite familiar with, was actually the first Short Message Service (SMS) text message ever sent on December 3rd, 1992. Since then, texting technology has been advancing nonstop. In 1995, the average American user sent 0.4 SMS texts per month, jumping to 35 texts per month in 2000, and now our consumer average texts per month sits at a whopping 3,200. That's a lot of words.

It may be an understatement to say that Industry 4.0 is simply another industrial revolution. Regardless of what you choose to call it, Industry 4.0 is rapidly gaining momentum, and it is crucial for executives to not only be aware of the impending changes but also develop strategic plans to capitalize on the endless possibilities it presents.

Have you been considering a network assessment for your business, but not sure what exactly that means, or how the assessment benefits your business?

Technology changes at a lightning-fast pace. Technical marvels have increased productivity and collaboration but keeping up with the evolving landscape can be both challenging and time-consuming. 

Just like you have insurance to protect for unexpected events, do you have a plan if your business gets targeted by a cyber attack?

Finding an exceptional IT company to partner with is the first step toward building a successful business partnership. Your tech partner should be able to meet your company’s needs, assure optimal IT performance, and address any developing difficulties head on. 

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.