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Virtualization: Understanding the True Potential

By now you’ve heard the word virtualization, but do you know the full potential of virtual servers? More than just software on a server, virtualization is a technology that can transfer your entire IT infrastructure. Consolidating your IT infrastructure Virtualization is best known for the ability to turn one physical server into multiple virtual servers. Yes, one of the advantages is that it stores more data. That’s just one advantage. A physical server uses about 20% of its capacity A virtual machine can handle up to 12 times as much processing. Infrastructure Cost Reductions Virtualization can drastically change your IT…

Common Misconceptions about Virtualization

For those you still uncomfortable with virtualization, let us provide some clarity. These are three of the main misconceptions regarding virtualization that we hear from companies in Florida all of the time: It’s Expensive: Why is this a misconception? Because in terms of overall lifetime cost, virtual servers leave physical servers in the dust. Yes the upfront cost is more than that of a physical server, but when you start to dive deeper you start to see the long term savings: Operational Costs Less expensive to power Lower Cooling Costs Less manpower Less physical space required Performance More efficient…

Proactive I.T. Management Solutions for South Florida

In today’s business world IT success and business success are closely linked. Companies need servers, computers and networks that can keep pace with the vast amount of business data that flies around the office on a daily basis. The performance and speed of your IT environment is important. You are at a disadvantage versus your competition when you’re working with technology that barely meets your basic needs. You need a well-planned IT strategy now more than ever. Problems With Older Hardware What happens if you continue with your older hardware? Your business will slow down and over time you’ll experience…

Investing in Your IT Infrastructure: 3 Benefits

As many of our South Florida, customers know, when a boat gets old and rusty, it stops running as efficiently as before. If things get bad enough you might find yourself bailing water out and paddling. If you even make it back to dry dock you have to repair parts, make patches, and expend a lot of time and energy to try to get the boat back out on the water. The same idea goes for IT infrastructures. As it ages, functionality decreases as the costs of maintenance and repair increases. Success in today’s marketplace requires cost-effective, efficient, and dependable…

Creating a Comprehensive Security Strategy for Your South Florida Business

Many South Florida small and medium sized businesses find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to having a security strategy. SMBs can’t afford to pay someone to solely handle IT security concerns. Achieving a comprehensive security strategy involves incorporating multiple layers of protection. These are the 5 main layers of security you must incorporate to protect your network: Re-set passwords. Sounds simple right? But this topic causes more complaints from end-users than anything, Resetting passwords regularly can be a first line of defense that keeps unwanted programs and people from accessing company data. If you’re able make sure to set…

Enterprise Class IT Monitoring Services for Florida SMBs – 5 Questions to Ask

One minute of downtime causes businesses $5,600 on average*. In order for your company to maintain efficiency and profitability you need to have a reliable network and infrastructure. Everything from your website to your communications systems to your business-critical software relies on the stability of your systems. Information security is another important aspect of this stability that can’t be overlooked. IT costs can be unpredictable. Is your organization taking a proactive approach to data center and network health? This an enormous responsibility, but many companies are only performing fixes when something finally breaks. Your South Florida business can avoid unexpected…

How To Determine Which South Florida MSP is Right for your Business

Have you evaluated your Managed Service Provider (MSP) lately to determine their value and effectiveness? Do yourself a favor and take a look at your contract. It is important to keep your MSP honest and for you to have an understanding of the services you’re getting from them versus their competition. Do an evaluation at least once a year. Go beyond the prices and service levels. When you make your yearly evaluation consider these factors: efficiency, value, and future development. Your success as a business is tied to your MSP. Make sure you’re working with an organization that you can…

Finding the Right IT Partner Can Have Long-term Dividends

Why an Understanding of your Business is the Key to Long Term Success A business that cares. To many, companies are faceless corporate entities focused only on the bottom line. In these narratives, it’s never about the customer or really even about the product or service. It’s about making a buck, usually at the expense of a transactional customer. But there are companies out there that base what they do on providing quality service and delivering what’s best for their clients. Comprehensive Business Systems is one of those companies. For more than 26 years, we have provided key IT services…

Why You Should Consider a Hybrid Cloud Data Backup Strategy

Does your South Florida Business see disaster recovery and data backup technologies as a necessary part of your IT plans or are they seen as an afterthought? Without proper DR and backup plans your company is at risk. DR and Backup Gives you Peace of Mind DR and backup are critical to maintaining operational stability when disaster strikes. Don’t view these plans as a nice to have insurance policy. Without the right backup strategy you could end up seeing inefficiency and extra costs should a worst-case-scenario happen. A mix of cloud technologies and an on-site data storage solutions can bring…

Data Loss Protection: 3 Things South Florida Companies Need to Know

Modern businesses need IT security policies in place to help manage their data and prevent data loss. Even small businesses are at risk if they aren’t addressing IT security concerns. Hackers, hacktivists, thieves, and disgruntled employees are out there. They are stealing identities, revealing business secrets, taking financial data and even holding your data ransom with nefarious sounding viruses like cryptolocker. They are out there and they are waiting for a chance to pounce. So what is your prevention and protection plan? If putting security policies in place isn’t a priority for you then it needs to be sooner rather…