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Should You Unplug a Data Center to Test for Disaster Readiness?

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Should You Unplug a Data Center to Test for Disaster Readiness?

When it comes to data storage, security is the name of the game. Companies spend a ton of money every year making sure the data entrusted to them remains safe from being stolen or compromised. While it’s a no-brainer to ensure data is safe from the black hats out to steal your valuable data, it’s […]

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Repaired, Refurbished and Remanufactured IT Hardware: What’s the Difference?

Unfortunately, even the best IT hardware money can buy won’t last forever.  So, what can you do when the inevitable happens and your equipment breaks down? Don’t stress, there’s more than one option to get you back up and running quickly. We’ll break down those options for you (and drop in a few Star Wars […]

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Overcoming IT Hardware Supply Chain Issues with Refurbished Tech

Over the past couple years, it’s been impossible to miss the ongoing supply chain issues that have been messing with everything from toilet paper to vital IT equipment. And, to rub salt in the wound, it looks like things will get worse before they get better. It’s definitely inconvenient to wait longer for items we […]

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How to Beat the Chip Shortage with Repurposed Hardware

How many times recently have you headed to the store, excited to grab your favorite bag of chips, only to find an empty spot on the shelf? By now, you’ve certainly felt the sting of supply chain delays and know it’s affecting far more than your salty snack needs. (Just check out the gas prices—yikes!) […]

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Battle E-Waste by Making the Most of Your IT

The average business is projected to spend 22% more on technology infrastructure, staff, systems, and upgrades this year. Part of that expense will be replacing old equipment with new systems. Unfortunately, discarding old electronic equipment that becomes part of a landfill is a growing e-waste problem.  The Problem with E-Waste Global e-waste reached 54 million […]

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Repurpose or Recycle Your Old Hardware: Which One and How

Why Tossing Hardware Out Isn’t a Viable Option No matter how great the quality of your hardware, all equipment has a shelf life. Whether your equipment breaks or just becomes obsolete, there will come a time when you need to dispose of it – but how?  If Captain Planet taught us anything in the 90’s, […]

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How the Right Video Surveillance System Increases Revenue

Video surveillance systems might be one of the most misunderstood business tools out there right now. Businesses are consistently undervaluing its benefits and underutilizing the technology—losing time and money as a result. For many in upper-level management, it falls in the category of “We solved this a few years ago, right? Let’s move on.”  However, […]

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Trends in IT Physical Security

While the pandemic raised questions and concerns about data security for remote workers, there’s another side of the coin in IT security which is often overlooked. With traditional in-office setups becoming a thing of the past, and work-from-home models swiftly becoming the norm for most companies, one is left to wonder, “How can we keep […]

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How IT Can Contribute to Having a More Sustainable Business

In 2019 alone, the world disposed of around 300 million tons of plastic. (How do you even wrap your mind around that?) Then, floating around somewhere near that sea of plastic in 2019 was 53.6 million tons of e-waste, according to the UN. And in the US, only 15% of it was recycled.  This all […]

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Four Reasons Why Your IT Team Needs a Technical Program Manager

The sad reality is that an estimated 71% percent of IT projects fail. (Sorry, that’s just facts.) No matter if you’re setting up a data center, transitioning your workforce to being 100% remote, or implementing a new approach to security measures—you’ll be juggling numerous individual projects that all must see success in order to reach […]