Managed Services: Why SMBs Should Explore Managed IT
Running your own in-house IT support team can be prohibitively expensive for SMBs. However, managed services providers (MSPs) are lightening the IT budget burden with a more cost-effective approach to managing your IT needs. Outsourcing your IT support to an MSP like Capital Network Solutions saves you from paying full-time salaries to in-house IT staff. It can also connect you with industry-leading IT consulting expertise for a fraction of the cost of employing a CTO.
Should Your Data Be Living in the Cloud?
Whether we realize it or not, most of us use cloud computing services every day. But should your data be living in the cloud? In this post, we break down the positives and negatives of the public cloud, the private cloud and the hybrid cloud.
IT Trends of Tomorrow…Today!
Every year, the Future Today Institute publishes a report on the IT trends of the future, which will affect various sectors of the economy. In 2019, the number of innovations mentioned in the forecast almost doubled compared with the previous year. Technologies are getting developed faster and faster. For your business to keep up, you’ll want to pay attention to the latest IT trends. What innovations in the field of IT will be in demand in 2020, and how should we apply the IT trends of the future to business development today?
Chemonics: Microsoft Customer Story
Solving the world's most difficult problems isn't easy. That's why international development firm Chemonics uses Dynamics 365 to increase their agility. By partnering with Microsoft, Chemonics can easily manage their employees across multiple environments and languages. At Capital Network Solutions, Inc., we know that with the right tools, you can operate effectively in any environment. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you plan, implement and optimize your business applications.
Cyberattack News Stories – November 2019
Sacramento journalist Daniel Barnes compiles recent cyberattack news stories affecting businesses across the United States. This month, Daniel looks at cyberattacks on a school district in California, an insurance agency in Kentucky and a women's clinic in Florida. If you're concerned about the security of your small business, Capital Network Solutions can keep you of the headlines. Contact CNS at (916) 366-6566 to inquire about our managed security plans.
Sacramento Science and Technology Events (November 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 November 2019.
Tips for Boosting Teamwork
Effective teamwork is about more than just changing the way that employees communicate. It's about understanding the roots of human behavior and putting in the work to keep your employees engaged. Click to access an article from Forbes contributor Rodger Dean Duncan, who asked bestselling author Adrian Gostick for his tips for boosting teamwork.
Windows Server 2008 End-of-Life: What You Need to Know
Microsoft has announced that it will end extended support for Windows 2008 and 2008 R2 on January 14, 2020. That means no more security updates or bug fixes, which could leave your data vulnerable to cyberattacks and other security breaches. However, a server upgrade requires detailed planning and a thorough implementation process. Contact Capital Network Solutions to learn more about your server upgrade options.
The Ultimate Meeting Guide
It's no secret that a clearly defined agenda is key to a productive meeting, but how else can you upgrade your company's communication? In the downloadable e-book "The Ultimate Meeting Guide: How to Meet Like a Pro," you get understandable and actionable advice for improving the quality and efficiency of your business meetings.
How to Secure Your Windows 10 Device
These days, when you buy a new car, you expect that it will come with robust security features that go well beyond the ability to lock the doors. However, despite the leaps and bounds we’ve seen with technology over the past few decades, many people still leave their precious devices "tied up" and hope for the best. For those who recognize that their devices are the best means of navigating and traversing our vast digital world, Windows 10 offers some of the best security features on the market.
