Data

We’ve been told since we were young that knowledge is power. For entrepreneurs,  information is like oxygen. There is a tipping point to having too much data, however, where helpful insight turns into analytical paralysis. If you feel like you’re working harder than ever but your business isn’t moving, you might be suffering from information […]

When the time comes to upgrade any of your business tech, it makes sense that most of your attention would be on maximizing the value you get out of your new hardware. However, it is critical that you also continue to think about your discarded hardware… specifically, the data it contains. In short, deleting files […]

AI is undoubtedly a powerful tool, providing quick solutions for everything from summarizing lengthy meetings to imagining what our pets would look like as cartoon characters. However, this power comes at a significant environmental cost, with each interaction consuming massive amounts of energy. Understanding this impact is crucial for adopting more sustainable technology practices.

For the modern enterprise, deploying artificial intelligence is less about buying a shiny new engine and more about high-performance fuel. AI thrives on information; if that input is fragmented or disorganized, your investment is essentially trying to navigate a fog with a broken compass.

Not all artificially intelligent tools are built the same. One disparity that can make all the difference is whether a particular tool you and your team use is public or private. Let’s dive into the distinction and why it matters so much.

In IT services, we often use the iceberg analogy to describe the Internet. The Surface Web, the sites you browse daily, is just the 10 percent visible above the waterline. Below that lies the Deep Web,  and at the murky bottom is the Dark Web. For a business owner, the Dark Web isn’t just a […]

Prevention is better than a cure, as it prevents your business from ever experiencing the problem in the first place. This is especially true for your technology. When businesses invest in IT, they can do so for one of two reasons: they are repairing problems that are costing them in downtime, reputation, and capital, or […]

Many modern businesses rely on in-house server hardware, enjoying the perceived sense of security it provides. After all, you can see it, you can touch it, your data is literally at arm’s reach… what could happen? Well, a brownout… and that’s just for starters. While there are many benefits to an in-house infrastructure, there are […]

Let’s say, for a moment, that somewhere out there is a diligent employee—John—who works for a small business. While John means well, he has the unfortunate habit of using the same password for everything… including the marketing tool his employer has him sign up to use. A year or two goes by. The company hasn’t […]