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CNS Stabilizes Solex IT Without Disrupting Day-to-Day Business

If an implement exists that can get pushed by or dragged behind a tractor, then Northern California business Solex Corporation probably sells it. Based in Dixon, Solex Corporation specializes in importing and distributing farm, landscape and light construction equipment in the western United States.  However, persistent server stability issues on the Solex Corporation network led to constant downtime and lost revenues. That's when Solex made the call to Capital Network Solutions. Click to read how CNS modernized and stabilized the Solex infrastructure without disrupting day-to-day business.

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AI: Sci-Fi or Smart Buy?

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has barely started, but many already compare its evolution to the first page of the Gutenberg Bible or the arrival of the printing press. With AI spending estimated to reach more than $52 billion by 2021, there’s no slowdown in sight. AI proponents tout a range of benefits, including enhanced efficiency and throughput, solving complex problems, and freeing up workers to do genuinely creative and value-adding tasks. The technology is already impacting our daily lives, from built-in smart assistants on smartphones such as Alexa or Siri to smart cars and drones. In this post, we look at the future of AI.

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Microsoft Customer Story: City of Westminster College

"Everyone deserves to be heard.  Teams has given Kabir a voice." For a student who is hard of hearing, it can be difficult to communicate in class.  That's why Esam Baboukhan, the e-learning manager at the City of Westminster College (CWC), introduced Microsoft Teams to facilitate the learning experience for every student, regardless of their ability to hear.  Since then, Esam noticed an improvement in student teamwork, especially with students that previously communicated through an interpreter.  It's just one way that the modern workplace enables effortless communication and collaboration in the cloud.

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Top 5 Cyber Security Mistakes Made by Small Businesses

Despite the widely reported statistic that 43 percent of cyberattacks target small businesses, SMBs remain far too likely to skimp on cyber security basics.  As hackers increasingly target low-hanging fruit, small businesses become especially vulnerable to their exploits. Capital Network Solutions delivers network solutions and cyber security improvements to businesses throughout the Sacramento area. However, there are a few security vulnerabilities that small business owners can fix right now, even without the 24/7 support of a managed services provider.

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Collaboration Can Work For Your Business

Empowering employees through collaboration gives them the ability to do great things for the company. However, contemporary collaboration can't happen without the right tools. At Capital Network Solutions, we want you to have the right tools to foster efficient teamwork within your organization. Contact CNS today to learn how we can help your Sacramento area business evolve to meet the challenges of the future.

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Cyberattack News Roundup: July 2019

According to a recent survey, 65 percent of security experts believe their organization will suffer a "disastrous data breach" within one year. Massive data breaches are doing considerable damage to American businesses. However, at Capital Network Solutions, we believe that knowledge is power. That's why we regularly compile and share news stories about data breaches affecting companies across the country. This week, we look at cyberattacks on the Georgia court system, the Maryland Department of Labor and a college radio station in Humboldt County.

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Top Sacramento Computer Repair Shops

At Capital Network Solutions, we provide onsite and offsite IT support to all types of Sacramento area businesses. However, we only offer computer repair services to Sacramento area businesses that sign up for one of our managed IT services plans. CNS does not operate as a break/fix service for individuals or small businesses looking for a quick repair job. That's why we compiled this list of the top computer repair shops in the Sacramento region.

  • What is the Future of SaaS?

What is the Future of SaaS?

It’s all too easy to forget how integral and pervasive software-as-a-service (SaaS) has become to modern business operations, given the efficiencies and flexibility benefits it provides to users. However, like any sector, SaaS is continually evolving as it incorporates new technologies and adapts to market forces. Some people have even questioned if the entire SaaS concept is under threat as software becomes easier for businesses to build and run themselves. Before we look at the current state of play, and whether or not SaaS is ripe for disruption, let’s recap how SaaS operates, and what it looks like in its current form.

  • How to Boost Your PC Performance

How to Boost Your PC Performance

You spent big on a high-performance PC, but after some time you notice that it’s just not as fast as it used to be. Booting it up seems to take forever, while the processing speed has become sluggish and unreliable. Thankfully, CNS has solutions for your technology problems. In this post, we share six simple things that you can do to restore your PCs optimal performance.

  • Sacramento Technology Events July 2019

Sacramento Technology Events July 2019

Capital Network Solutions has served the technology needs of Sacramento businesses for over thirty years. At CNS, we are always looking to learn more about technology, always seeking to expand our IT toolset. And as part of the Sacramento IT community, we love promoting local tech events. In this post, we highlight a handful of Sacramento technology events happening in the month of July.