Nobody wants to fall prey to a phishing scam. There’s a good reason that such scams will continue, though: They are successful enough for cybercriminals to make massive profits. Phishing scams have been around practically since the inception of the Internet, and they will not go away any time soon. Fortunately, there are ways to […]
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How to Create an IT Strategy Plan that Increases Business Success
Can 60 minutes set your business on a continued path for growth and success? At HST, we believe it can. In 2012, a story ran on ABC News. Three Japanese tourists were visiting Australia. They set out to drive to North Stradbroke Island and mapped out their route on their GPS system. Unfortunately, the GPS […]
Three Reasons Data Backup Is Different From Disaster Recovery
This article is originally found on Forbes.com. Find the original post by JP Blaho here. Many companies that we engage mistakenly believe that their routine backup operations have them covered in an outage or disaster. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard a CIO say, “Our data is backed up via XYZ […]
10 Apps to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
We all know how hard those New Year’s resolutions are to keep! It can be difficult to keep track of your progress and stay motivated as the year goes on. Never fear! Here are 10 great apps that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions. Not only can these apps make you more likely to keep […]
Understanding Your Options for IT Support
Data is what keeps our businesses running. It can take many forms depending on what type of business you have. But the fact is, if you lose access to your business data, you may very well lose your business. How can you best protect your businesses data? The first step is ensuring that you have the […]
Virtual Reality Can Truly Change the Way You Do Business
Imagine customers lining up to learn about your business. Imagine test driving new products and ideas anytime, anywhere. Imagine immediately collecting data while gauging clients reactions and responses. Virtual Reality is poised to change how businesses interact with customers, and forever change the way products are marketed. Why are Virtual Reality marketing campaigns so successful? […]
Virtual Reality
Over the last few years there has been a large movement to produce virtual reality technology that allows users to experience video and images in an immersive atmosphere right from their home. Many different companies have entered the arena at a wide range of prices and it seems another technological war is on. Each one […]
5 Critical Facts You Must Know Before Moving to the Cloud
5 very important facts you need to know before you consider cloud computing for your company. These include: The pros AND cons you need to consider before moving to the cloud. Migration GOTCHAS (and how to avoid them). The various types of cloud computing options you have (there are more than just one). Answers to […]
Evernote Mobile App: a Must Try
I first used Evernote™ with the livescribe™ notebook and pen. I was able to write notes and record a meeting, and review it from my PC or phone from anywhere. I was hooked. Evernote is a different application for each individual person. Allowing Evernote to model you current text, audio, and paper note taking just […]
Creating a Culture of Innovation in IT
Chances are your business is either a) growing revenue and opportunity or b) experiencing declining revenue and opportunity. Look around at your business and its teams. Is there a team that is always approaching you with new ideas? Are they good ideas or just distracting them from delivering their core function? Where is your IT […]