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March 13, 2024 Comments Off

Before jumping into the benefits of networking services, let's first talk about what a network is. A network is a group of computers or devices connected to share resources. Once they are linked

February 27, 2024 Comments Off

Cybersecurity threats are continuing to evolve, leaving everyone vulnerable. According to Security Magazine, there are over 2,200 cyberattacks each day. That equates to nearly one cyberattack every 39 seconds. And with worldwide cybercrime

February 27, 2024 Comments Off

What is Colocation in a Data Center? In today's digital landscape, the need for businesses to have reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure to support their operations cannot be understated. This is where colocation,

December 14, 2023 Comments Off

Finding the right software solution can be a game-changer in the fast-paced business world. The decision to go with custom software development or to buy an out-of-the-box solution is a crucial one that

May 22, 2023 Comments Off

A recent alert from the FBI warns individuals of potential threats while using free public charging stations. Apparently, hijackers have infected public chargers with various malware; malware is a software that can give

April 3, 2023 Comments Off

While not many people have heard of this upcoming trend, smart cities create growth and development opportunities through the collection of data. To improve operational efficiency, a smart city uses information and communication

March 6, 2023 Comments Off

Imagine having the capability to combine components of customer relationship management (CRM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP), along with productivity applications and artificial intelligence tools. This service is called Microsoft Dynamics 365 and

February 20, 2023 Comments Off

Imagine the possibility of having a virtual computer, also known as a virtual machine (VM), inside an actual computer performing the same tasks at the same time. This is precisely what the powerful

August 25, 2022 Comments Off

It’s been over 2 years since the pandemic led to remote and hybrid teaching. Many teachers have sharpened their tech skills and utilized many sophisticated tech tools to facilitate learning through remote teaching.

June 16, 2022 Comments Off

Electronic data has become one of the most important aspects of any type of work in the digital age; without it, work would stop, and money would disappear. That is why data backup

March 31, 2022 Comments Off

  While we are privileged to have access to the latest and greatest computers, what would happen if we lost everything on our computer? Despite what you may think, computer crashes occur more

March 4, 2022 Comments Off

  To say that we depend heavily on our phones and gadgets is an understatement. As we are hyper-connected with friends, family, and strangers via social media, we can sometimes miss what is

November 30, 2021 Comments Off

Official or not, technology lovers celebrate Computer Security Day on November 30th. The day serves as an important reminder to focus on strengthening the security of our electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets,

November 4, 2021 Comments Off

These ten personal cybersecurity tips are aiming to help our readers become more cyber aware. We developed these security tips from our experience managing cybersecurity for businesses and professionals. 1. Keep Your Software

July 26, 2021 Comments Off

No one likes a faker, especially when it comes to fake software updates. There is a fraudulent Windows 11 update that has been tricking users into installing malicious programs. We don’t know about

July 9, 2019 Comments Off

As one of our trusted partners in the content marketing business, we asked Scott Rogerson, CEO of UpContent, to answer a couple of questions regarding his interaction with IT employees and Marketing. As

July 2, 2019 Comments Off

If you're involved in the day-to-day operations of running a business, you’ve heard the buzzword, “ransomware.” You may be fully educated on the subject or maybe you’ve just heard the term thrown around,

June 26, 2019 Comments Off

If you're a business owner - or in charge of tracking the effectiveness of a substantial marketing budget - I invite you to read on... Are you always lost in a mess of

June 18, 2019 Comments Off

According to a recent article from Tripwire, 93% of U.S. adults expressed concerns related to summer traveling and vacations. However, only FOUR PERCENT, claimed they had worries about their cybersecurity and/or devices being

June 14, 2019 Comments Off

  In charge of prospecting and generating leads? Well, this is an attempt to get your wheels spinning in a new direction. Hopefully, you’ll come out a little more open-minded with a new

May 30, 2019 Comments Off

After generations of technological advancements, 5G wireless technology is here. Its predecessor, 4G was introduced between 2009 and 2010, but a lot has changed since then. To give you an idea, a study

May 15, 2019 Comments Off

If you’ve been paying attention over the past month, you’re probably already aware that Microsoft announced the official end date of extended support for the Windows 7 operating system: January 14th, 2020 If

March 27, 2019 Comments Off

In 2019, it’s no longer the time of putting pen to paper to solve problems. Sure, sketching and note taking can be effective, but the end result is almost always digital. Plus, your

March 11, 2019 Comments Off

Simply having a business website isn’t enough these days. It’s important that your site is easy to navigate, interesting and eye-catching, and consistently usable no matter what device or browser it’s being viewed on.

February 20, 2019 Comments Off

Technology made a huge breakthrough in 1936 when the first computer was invented. However, it wasn’t until years later in 1969 that the first-ever computer-to-computer link was established. This development was what ultimately

February 6, 2019 Comments Off

Whether you’re in a relationship or 100% single, you’re at risk of being targeted by a scammer this upcoming holiday. In fact, according to ScamWatch.gov, nearly $25 million was lost from “dating and romance”

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November 19, 2018 Comments Off

This week is Thanksgiving, and in a flash it will be the biggest shopping weekend of the year. With technology becoming more and more prominent in our society, family and friends will likely

November 9, 2018 Comments Off

Microsoft offers various Office 365 plans for businesses and enterprises of all sizes, so you can increase productivity and collaboration within your organization. Whether you’re a small 20-person startup or a large corporation with thousands

October 24, 2018 Comments Off

According to an article from The Balance, “Manufacturing is an essential component of gross domestic product. In 2016, it was $2.25 trillion. That drove 11.7% of U.S. economic output. Manufactured goods comprise half of U.S. exports.” Not

October 10, 2018 Comments Off

Whether you’re checking your work email or scrolling through your Twitter timeline, chances are you use the internet for large quantities of your day. Most of us spend our entire work day on

September 26, 2018 Comments Off

We can’t stress enough how important it is to keep up with updating, enhancing, and monitoring your business’ technologies. We also know that implementing an IT strategy and new tech can sometimes be

September 5, 2018 Comments Off

Not sure what all the acronyms and complicated lingo that you see in the IT industry means? You're not alone! We put together a list of 25 tech terms and phrases with simple definitions, use-case

August 22, 2018 Comments Off

Windows 10, the latest version of Windows, was released in July of 2015, but there are constant updates to make improvements, provide patches, and unveil new features. The newest version of Windows was

August 2, 2018 Comments Off

The city of Pittsburgh has undergone many transformations throughout its history. From being a steel industry titan to becoming a cultural center for food and the arts, Pittsburgh has always managed to successfully

July 13, 2018 Comments Off

It’s Friday the 13th and most people think of today as a day full of silly superstitions, but for computer users in the 1980’s and 90’s, Friday the 13th was a day to

July 6, 2018 Comments Off

July has arrived and you know what that means… so has the heat. While you’re pulling out the fans and air conditioners, it’s important to note that you’re not alone in needing to

May 23, 2018 Comments Off

Incident Management is the process of thoroughly recording an event to quicken the problem-solving time in future instances of that event, ensure customer satisfaction, and to overall increase productivity. In most cases, such

April 30, 2018 Comments Off

Our design and development team here at Sierra are developing more and more WordPress websites for our clients. WordPress websites account for more than a quarter of all sites today. This CMS is

April 10, 2018 Comments Off

In our last blog, we talked about “the cloud” and jobs you can get with its growing popularity, but now we're focusing on “virtualization.” Okay, so what’s the difference? Many people confuse virtualization

March 9, 2018 Comments Off

Forbes posted an article detailing that cloud computing is projected to increase from $67B in 2015 to $162B in 2020. With an increase in sales and revenue comes an increasing need for qualified

February 19, 2018 Comments Off

When it comes to data backup and disaster recovery (BDR), being prepared for potential disasters is key to keeping your business running. It’s not only important to have a disaster recovery solution you

January 2, 2018 Comments Off

You’ve heard the cliché New Year's resolutions: hit the gym, cut out sugar, stop smoking, save money, and so on. They’re all great resolutions – if you can stick to them. In 2018,

December 15, 2017 Comments Off

As defined by WhatIs.com, "In personal or business computing, a user group is a set of people who have similar interests, goals, or concerns. The members have regular meetings where they can share their

December 5, 2017 Comments Off

Today, more than 30% of American adults have a bachelor’s degree. With the number of people finishing college on the rise, the amount of debt from paying college tuition is rising as well.

October 12, 2017 Comments Off

In a world where media can be seen on every street corner, in every city, worldwide, it poses the question: Am I utilizing the best option to store and manage my video assets?

October 18, 2016 Comments Off

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is changing the way businesses handle communication everywhere. Along with saving tons on your phone bill, VoIP gives you access to features unheard of with traditional phone lines.

October 4, 2016 Comments Off

In information technology, everything revolves around uptime. Uptime is the percentage of time that systems run without interruption. High availability (HA, meaning all services are available), is essential for the majority of businesses’

September 20, 2016 Comments Off

For those systems administrators who love the familiarity of the Windows Graphical User Interface (GUI), we’re sorry. Folks have been predicting the end of the Windows GUI since 2011, but now it seems

September 7, 2016 Comments Off

It’s incredible to imagine how many security exploits are avoidable just by patching systems. According to Verizon’s 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report, 85% of successful exploits stem from the top 10 Common Vulnerabilities

October 16, 2015 Comments Off

Chances are your work environment will have scheduled maintenance done within. No need to panic, you can easily be prepared and keep your businesses valuable data safe and save yourself a lot of

October 9, 2015 Comments Off

In today’s technology driven world, every successful business has a website, but is their website successful? When it comes to a website there are three questions to ask yourself: Is my website appealing

September 18, 2014 Comments Off

Email marketing is sending an email to a group of potential or current customers that advertises service offerings, requests business, solicits sales or donations, or just offers a news update. Sending email campaigns

September 15, 2014 Comments Off

Remote IT support allows a technician to diagnose a problem, troubleshoot possible solutions, and verify an implemented solution has resolved the issue, all via the internet through desktop sharing. Below we’ve outlined the

April 28, 2014 Comments Off

Since Microsoft wants to ensure that customers benefit from the best support and servicing experience and to coordinate and simplify servicing across both Windows Server 2012 wholesale mlb jerseys R2, Windows 8.1 RT