Windows 7 End of Support: Not the Only Reason to Migrate to Windows 10
The looming Windows 7 end of support deadline should be enough to prompt any business to accelerate migration to Windows 10. But fear of being marooned on an insecure operating system isn’t the only reason to make the move – there are many strong business reasons to upgrade to Windows 10 that will deliver real value to your staff and the company as a whole.
Business IT Insights Magazine: A Capital Network Solutions Publication
We wear a lot of different hats here at Capital Network Solutions (CNS). We're an IT support help desk, a managed services provider, a technology consulting firm, a website optimization company, a managed security services provider and a lot more. As of this month, you can officially add "magazine publisher" to the overflowing CNS hat rack. In the first week of December, we will start mailing out the first issue of Business IT Insights, a Capital Network Solutions publication. Click to get a sneak peak at Issue #1.
Six Reasons Your Small Business Needs the Cloud
By next year, more than 80 percent of all business workloads are expected to be moved to the cloud. Are you still hesitant about moving your small business operations to the cloud? In this post, we break down six reasons the cloud can help take your business to the next level.
Tech Events in Sacramento (December 2019)
In addition to providing IT support to local businesses and charitable support to local nonprofits, Capital Network Solutions also promotes Sacramento science and technology events. Click to read about some of the events happening in the Sacramento region in December.
Data Breach News Roundup
America's astronauts may have the right stuff, but when it comes to cyber security, NASA has the wrong stuff. That's according to a recent report from the Office of the Inspector General. In this week's data breach news roundup, we look at cyberattacks involving a health provider in Maine, a renewable energy provider in Utah and the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Four Risks of Not Upgrading to Windows 10
If you’re still running Windows 7 or Windows 8, you could be vulnerable to a range of risks. That’s because Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 7 way back in January 2015, and its extended support will end in January 2020. Additionally, Microsoft discontinued mainstream support for Windows 8 in January 2018, and will end extended support in January 2023. This will leave you vulnerable to a wide range of risks, including cybersecurity attacks and hardware inefficiencies.Â
Microsoft Technology Helps Customers Work Together
Did you know that 83 percent of employees depend on technology to work together? How are you helping your teams work together to do their best work? Now, you can offer your team an integrated teamwork solution from Microsoft. By streamlining communication, you can help your employees bring their teams and resources together, connect with users outside the company, and even work remotely.
Managed IT Services Providers or Full-Time IT Staff: Which is Cheaper?
In this post, we discuss whether it's cheaper to hire a full-time IT staff member or outsource the tasks to a managed IT services provider (MSP) like Capital Network Solutions in Sacramento.
Machine Learning and Threat Analytics
Machine learning is enabling threat analytics to deliver greater precision in the fight against cyber breaches. It can create notifications of risky activity in real time, while also actively responding to security incidents. With Microsoft 365 Advanced Threat Protection, Capital Network Solutions can bring these capabilities to your organization.
M-KOPA Solar: Microsoft Customer Story
M-KOPA Solar is creating lights for low-income households for as little as 50 cents per day. As their popularity grew, they found themselves scaling for over 1,000 full-time employees. The ability to rapidly scale is why M-KOPA chose Microsoft to upgrade its operations and accelerate its digital transformation. At Capital Network Solutions, we know that taking that leap can be tough. That's why we want to help you with your transition and provide the guidance you need. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you optimize your operations.
