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The biggest cost savings opportunities from switching to VoIP phones

The biggest cost savings opportunities from switching to VoIP phones

September, 2018 | Foster Charles

C-suite executives are always looking for new and innovative ways to boost revenue, and more often than not, new ideas are rooted in new technologies. And yet, studies have shown that most businesses [...]

The top 3 ways for Connecticut manufacturers to overcome technology obstacles

The top 3 ways for Connecticut manufacturers to overcome technology obstacles

September, 2018 | Foster Charles

From the factory floor to the shop window, Connecticut manufacturers are starting to recognize the advantages of cutting-edge technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices and automation [...]

How to educate your employees so they don't accidentally leak information

How to educate your employees so they don't accidentally leak information

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

Dysfunctional technology is often the first thing that people blame when there’s a data breach, but studies have consistently shown that human error is behind the majority of cases. In fact, one of [...]

Handling regulatory compliance may be easier than you thought, and here’s why

Handling regulatory compliance may be easier than you thought, and here’s why

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

If there are two things that keep business leaders awake at night, they’re the constant threat of a data breach and failing to meet increasingly strict compliance regulations. In Connecticut, the [...]

4 Strategies to improve patient care using electronic health records

4 Strategies to improve patient care using electronic health records

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

If you operate a healthcare practice, transitioning from paper to electronic medical records (EHRs) has almost certainly been your biggest IT challenge over the past few years. In 2015, Medicare [...]

Essential IT solutions for non-profit fundraising efforts

Essential IT solutions for non-profit fundraising efforts

August, 2018 | Foster Charles

Not-for-profit businesses have always struggled with limited resources, but those in Connecticut stumbled on especially hard times when the state suddenly revoked or challenged dozens of tax [...]

Infrastructure as a Service is perfect for any SMB with one or more servers

Infrastructure as a Service is perfect for any SMB with one or more servers

July, 2018 | Foster Charles

The number of cloud services available to small business owners is staggering. Each one comes with pros and cons, but there’s one cloud service that every business with a server should consider: [...]

Lower costs per unit: IT solutions every manufacturer should have

Lower costs per unit: IT solutions every manufacturer should have

July, 2018 | Foster Charles

Manufacturers need advanced IT solutions to price their products competitively. The industry is booming in Connecticut and successful operations are taking advantage of technologies that slash [...]

Regular cybersecurity assessments help keep businesses safe

Regular cybersecurity assessments help keep businesses safe

July, 2018 | Foster Charles

Business owners should view their cybersecurity programs as two-tiered endeavors. One tier requires having the right equipment and software in place to fend off cyberthreats. The second requires [...]

Proactive IT Support Is an Investment, Not an Expense

Proactive IT Support Is an Investment, Not an Expense

July, 2018 | Foster Charles

There are two ways to make sure your company’s IT network runs smoothly. You can either keep the task in-house by placing full-time administrators and technicians on your payroll, or you can [...]

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