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Printing Operations

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Disaster Recovery Planning Step 6 – Backup Facilities

Business Continuity and not mere survival needs to be the focus of your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). But, if your office is damaged or destroyed, where will your employees go to work? How will you maintain IT operations? How will you access your data? These are the questions that your DRP must answer now, so you can prepare for the unthinkable. Those businesses that prepare, survive. Those that don’t, fail. Read this post so you can survive and thrive should disaster strike.

Confused Employees

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Disaster Recovery Planning Step 5 – The Communication Plan

When disaster strikes, confusion reigns and time becomes your chief enemy. A well thought out communication plan will keep employees and clients informed, enable the company to speak with one voice and avoid confusion. It is a vital component of your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Wooden blocks that spell out "Basics"

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5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know

Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?

Employees Leaving Building In Emergency

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="400" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-495x400.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Employees Leaving Building In Emergency" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-495x400.jpg 495w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-845x684.jpg 845w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 4 – Evacuation Plan

Disasters come in many flavors and sometimes the unthinkable happens—you need to immediately evacuate the premises. Don’t trust this part of your Disaster Plan to chance. Document and test. Make sure every employee knows what to do. Read on and find out how.

Businessman stacking blocks that spell "BYOD" on table

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How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Button

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Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Office Layout

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="400" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Office-small-495x400.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Office Layout" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Threat Meter

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Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Office Fire

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Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

Penetration Testing

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Everything you need to know about penetration testing

To stay on top of cybercrime and identify weak points in your system, it's important to add penetration testing to your network protection routine. Also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, penetration testing is the professional practice of testing computers in order to find vulnerabilities.

Printing Operations

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="724" height="483" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Datas-Center-small.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Printing Operations" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Datas-Center-small.jpg 724w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Datas-Center-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Datas-Center-small-705x470.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Datas-Center-small-450x300.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 6 – Backup Facilities

Business Continuity and not mere survival needs to be the focus of your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). But, if your office is damaged or destroyed, where will your employees go to work? How will you maintain IT operations? How will you access your data? These are the questions that your DRP must answer now, so you can prepare for the unthinkable. Those businesses that prepare, survive. Those that don’t, fail. Read this post so you can survive and thrive should disaster strike.

Confused Employees

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="724" height="482" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Confused-Employees-small.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Confused Employees" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Confused-Employees-small.jpg 724w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Confused-Employees-small-300x200.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Confused-Employees-small-705x469.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Confused-Employees-small-450x300.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 5 – The Communication Plan

When disaster strikes, confusion reigns and time becomes your chief enemy. A well thought out communication plan will keep employees and clients informed, enable the company to speak with one voice and avoid confusion. It is a vital component of your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Wooden blocks that spell out "Basics"

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="702" height="266" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Wooden blocks that spell out "Basics"" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3.jpg 702w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3-300x114.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3-450x171.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px" />

5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know

Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?

Employees Leaving Building In Emergency

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1030" height="579" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-1030x579.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Employees Leaving Building In Emergency" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-300x169.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-705x396.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-450x253.jpg 450w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small.jpg 1366w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 4 – Evacuation Plan

Disasters come in many flavors and sometimes the unthinkable happens—you need to immediately evacuate the premises. Don’t trust this part of your Disaster Plan to chance. Document and test. Make sure every employee knows what to do. Read on and find out how.

Businessman stacking blocks that spell "BYOD" on table

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="303" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Businessman stacking blocks that spell "BYOD" on table" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo.jpg 800w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-300x114.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-768x291.jpg 768w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-705x267.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-450x170.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />

How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Button

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="763" height="458" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Disaster Recovery Button" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small.jpg 763w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small-300x180.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small-705x423.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small-450x270.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Office Layout

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Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Threat Meter

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="719" height="485" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Threat Meter" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small.jpg 719w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small-300x202.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small-705x476.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small-450x304.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Office Fire

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1030" height="687" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-1030x687.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Office Fire" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-768x512.jpg 768w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-705x470.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-450x300.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px" />

Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

Penetration Testing

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="702" height="266" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PenetrationTesting-FeatImg.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Penetration Testing" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PenetrationTesting-FeatImg.jpg 702w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PenetrationTesting-FeatImg-300x114.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/PenetrationTesting-FeatImg-450x171.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px" />

Everything you need to know about penetration testing

To stay on top of cybercrime and identify weak points in your system, it's important to add penetration testing to your network protection routine. Also known as pen testing or ethical hacking, penetration testing is the professional practice of testing computers in order to find vulnerabilities.

Wooden blocks that spell out "Basics"

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="266" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3-495x266.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Wooden blocks that spell out "Basics"" />

5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know

Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?

Employees Leaving Building In Emergency

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="400" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-495x400.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Employees Leaving Building In Emergency" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-495x400.jpg 495w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-845x684.jpg 845w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 4 – Evacuation Plan

Disasters come in many flavors and sometimes the unthinkable happens—you need to immediately evacuate the premises. Don’t trust this part of your Disaster Plan to chance. Document and test. Make sure every employee knows what to do. Read on and find out how.

Businessman stacking blocks that spell "BYOD" on table

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="303" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-495x303.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Businessman stacking blocks that spell "BYOD" on table" />

How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Button

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Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Office Layout

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="400" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Office-small-495x400.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Office Layout" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Threat Meter

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="400" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small-495x400.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Threat Meter" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Office Fire

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="495" height="400" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-495x400.jpg" class="attachment-portfolio size-portfolio wp-post-image" alt="Office Fire" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-495x400.jpg 495w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Office-Fire-Small-845x684.jpg 845w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px" />

Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

people buying technology

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5 things to consider (other than cost) when purchasing new technology

When purchasing new technology, costs aren't the only factor. It's important to make the right investment for your company's short and long-term business objectives. We've listed the 5 top considerations before committing to new equipment around the office.

Business people talking

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3 tech decisions you can make without an IT consultant (and 3 you shouldn't)

To grow your business, you must build and maintain IT systems that support your long-term commercial objectives. While you can make some IT-based decisions without professional help, it's best to consult experts when you're looking at the bigger picture.

XSolutions Article Roundup

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XSolutions’ Article Roundup: 04.17.2019

Important news you can use now!

Wooden blocks that spell out "Basics"

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="702" height="266" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Wooden blocks that spell out "Basics"" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3.jpg 702w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3-300x114.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-3-450x171.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px" />

5 cybersecurity basics every one of your employees should know

Many small businesses don't protect their data at all. Are you one of them?

Employees Leaving Building In Emergency

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1030" height="579" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-1030x579.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Employees Leaving Building In Emergency" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-300x169.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-768x432.jpg 768w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-705x396.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small-450x253.jpg 450w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Evacuation-small.jpg 1366w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 4 – Evacuation Plan

Disasters come in many flavors and sometimes the unthinkable happens—you need to immediately evacuate the premises. Don’t trust this part of your Disaster Plan to chance. Document and test. Make sure every employee knows what to do. Read on and find out how.

Businessman stacking blocks that spell "BYOD" on table

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="800" height="303" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Businessman stacking blocks that spell "BYOD" on table" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo.jpg 800w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-300x114.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-768x291.jpg 768w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-705x267.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/imgo-450x170.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" />

How to develop a balanced BYOD policy

It’s increasingly common for employees to have their own devices – laptops, tablets, phones – at work; devices that they’re comfortable and familiar with. But BYOD policies can create some potentially dangerous situations for employers. These factors are a few to consider as you set up your BYOD policy.

Disaster Recovery Button

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="763" height="458" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Disaster Recovery Button" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small.jpg 763w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small-300x180.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small-705x423.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Red-Disaster-Recovery-Button-small-450x270.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 763px) 100vw, 763px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 3 – Declaring A Disaster

Recovery starts when an emergency or disaster is declared and the energies of the company are focused on one thing—survival.

Office Layout

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="676" height="517" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Office-small.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Office Layout" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Office-small.jpg 676w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Office-small-300x229.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Office-small-450x344.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 2 – Critical Processes

Catastrophes have a way of blurring events that can quickly overwhelm even the well prepared. This article discusses the role of documenting your Critical Processes in your Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).

Threat Meter

<img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="719" height="485" src="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small.jpg" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Threat Meter" srcset="https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small.jpg 719w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small-300x202.jpg 300w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small-705x476.jpg 705w, https://xsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Threat-Small-450x304.jpg 450w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" />

Disaster Recovery Planning Step 1 – The Threat Matrix

A Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) is essential to the survival of a business, no matter the size. In this article—the first in a planned series—we cover the initial phase of a DRP, the Threat Matrix.

Office Fire

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Now Available: A Simple Disaster Recovery Plan Template

Some businesses create a false sense of security because they’ve instituted a cloud data backup strategy and enabled staff to work remotely in a crisis. Nothing can be further from the truth. All businesses need a written Disaster Recovery Plan. Our FREE template makes it easy.

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5 things to consider (other than cost) when purchasing new technology

When purchasing new technology, costs aren't the only factor. It's important to make the right investment for your company's short and long-term business objectives. We've listed the 5 top considerations before committing to new equipment around the office.

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3 tech decisions you can make without an IT consultant (and 3 you shouldn't)

To grow your business, you must build and maintain IT systems that support your long-term commercial objectives. While you can make some IT-based decisions without professional help, it's best to consult experts when you're looking at the bigger picture.

XSolutions Article Roundup

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XSolutions’ Article Roundup: 04.17.2019

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