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So you want to implement an innovative new IT solution for your business. That’s great, and we’re happy to hear that you’re investing in the transformative power of technology… but what do your employees think about the change, and how can you communicate with them in a way that encourages them to embrace the new technology rather than disregard it?

Your IT infrastructure is just like your car; it’s easy to put off maintenance when everything is going well, but the second your dashboard lights up, you know your wallet is in for a hurtin’. You don’t need this kind of stress in your life—for both your car and your IT—and the solution is simpler than you might think.

When it comes to technology, SMBs need all the help they can get. You can implement Internet of Things (IoT) devices to gain a competitive edge. But what is the IoT, and how does it help businesses like yours transform operations and drive growth?

Make no mistake about it, small businesses are being targeted. Thankfully, there are advanced IT security tools that are more accessible to lower-revenue organizations than ever, allowing small businesses to defend themselves like large enterprises. Let’s go into some of the top tools that are helping small businesses stay safe.

How much your business should spend on cybersecurity largely depends on a variety of factors, and you cannot lump yourself in with just any other business. The same IT budget will go to different lengths for different businesses. Your typical small business, for example, will not need the same level of security as a serious mega-corporation. But this doesn’t diminish the importance of cybersecurity spending; we’ll tell you why.

While it’s impossible to catch a glimpse of the future, we can make some educated guesses as to what we think it’ll look like. On the business IT front, we can use trends and current events to look at what we can expect. This will help you plan out your technology-related efforts throughout the remainder of the year.

Water is often used as a cooling agent for hardware solutions, including gaming PCs, data centers, and other powerful hardware systems. A business can use similar cooling methods for its entire building. In fact, Microsoft wants to implement a similar style of cooling for its data centers.

There is an important distinction in business between knowing what a problem is at the moment versus what a problem might be in the future. It’s crucial that businesses understand how to assess the risk of situations and determine what must be addressed immediately. Today, we want to help your business determine these problems and flip the script on them, turning them into opportunities for improvement.

Technology plays a vital role in nearly every operation. As a result, businesses—especially those that rely heavily on IT—need reliable IT support.

For most small and medium-sized businesses, managed IT services have become the go-to solution. Here’s why.

A business that does not innovate is a business that, ultimately, does not survive. In the interest of keeping your business in operation, let’s talk about how important this kind of innovation is, especially regarding the information technology your business relies on.

Managed service providers, or dom4xs, are still far from a common household name. Considering how much value they offer businesses just like yours, however, we should be. We are an outsourced IT provider, but in reality, this is only a small part of the value we provide to our clients. Today, we want to highlight just how much you stand to gain from a fruitful relationship with us.

As defined by the United Nations, sustainability involves meeting present needs without compromising future generations' abilities to meet their own. Coined in 1987, this definition has spurred businesses to pursue their interpretations of sustainability within their service models. Let's explore strategies to enhance the sustainability of your operations.

The value of your business is directly linked to the data it gathers. Neglecting to leverage this data means leaving potential revenue untapped. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) must seize every strategic advantage available, and harnessing big data is a powerful way to outpace competitors. Let's delve into how big data can revolutionize your operations.

Back in 1942, Isaac Asimov wrote a short story called “Runaround” that formally introduced his Three Laws of Robotics as a complete set of rules that all robots in his Robots series were beholden to. Now, Google has announced that a similar safeguard will inform how their future AI-enabled machines will operate, partially inspired by the Three Laws.

Let’s look at what Google has coined their “Robot Constitution,” and how it works.

Blockchain has increasingly become a technology you hear about, but you may not completely understand how it works. It’s often painted as a controversial technology because the corrupt behaviors of people managing cryptocurrency exchanges have put a negative sheen on the technology. The technology, however, has a wide range of applications across various industries due to its decentralized, secure, and transparent nature. Let’s take a look at a couple of the uses for blockchain. 

In our rapidly evolving society, very few things are as they once were. One thing that feels a lot similar to the past is the Christmas holiday. Sure, it’s more commercialized than ever, but by-in-large many of our holiday traditions stay the same. People make a point to get together and exchange gifts and eat too much; and they tend to do this every year. 

Artificial Intelligence may seem like a concept straight out of science fiction, but its practical applications often extend beyond the realms of entertainment. Consider Operation Green Light, an initiative spearheaded by Google that delves into the realm of AI for traffic control with a focus on its environmental impact, aiming to contribute positively to society.

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is everywhere. Right now, you probably have a device that is part of the IoT within reach, or on your person. Many businesses use the Internet of Things for various purposes, but behind this use lies significant risks from cyberthreats, and some seem to accept these risks without much concern...as in, the vast majority of businesses utilizing the Internet of Things exhibited a lack of protection, but they were not bothered by it.

One of the best things about technology is that it does quite a bit to level the playing field. Smaller businesses can effectively do the work of larger enterprises because they have access to similar technologies. Additionally, technology goes a long way toward helping businesses manage their customer relationships, a key component to any revenue-seeking endeavor. Today, we put together a list of four technologies every small business needs.

We might place the onus on business technology solutions on this blog, but once in a while we like to talk about technology that is just plain cool. Today is one of those days. With this new wearable utilizing artificial intelligence technology, you can monitor your health, making for a very interesting application of the technology.