With its fresh, clean air and rising temperatures, spring is the ideal time to open up the windows and give the home a thorough cleaning from top to bottom, hence the term “spring cleaning.” But, the home isn’t the only place that needs an annual clean-up. Spring also makes for the perfect time to spruce up and streamline the office. And, for many companies, this means getting rid of inventories of old, outdated IT. If your office is undergoing an IT spring cleaning, then you need to ensure that you’re […]
Business changes at the speed of technology, and today’s technology is in a constant state of acceleration. The truth is, if your company’s IT infrastructure hasn’t been upgraded in the past four years, then it is already outdated and in severe need of upgrading. Undergoing a server refresh will not only help make your company more competitive, but it will enjoy smoother communications, faster performance, and improved results. If you find that your network is lagging, your data isn’t “big” enough, or your system just isn’t capable of meeting the […]
On July 14, 2015, Microsoft will officially stop supporting its popular Windows Server 2003. How popular is it? The software giant estimates that there are currently nearly 24 million components running Windows Server 2003 across nearly 12 million physical servers worldwide. In total, the program accounts for roughly 39 percent of the entire Windows install base. Like Windows XP before it, the Windows Server 2003 EOL will impact a tremendous population of users. While this announcement might have some data center managers shaking in their boots, especially after the vulnerabilities […]
It’s hard to believe it, but as of April 8th, 2015, it will have been one full year since Microsoft officially announced Windows XP’s EOL. And, as we have seen over the past year, companies that have been slow in upgrading to Microsoft’s newer and more secure operating systems have become prime targets for cyber thieves. So, with the one year anniversary of Windows XP’s retirement looming, we thought we’d take a look back at the past year to see the overwhelming effect the event had on businesses. Windows XP […]
Within the electronics recycling industry, a lot of attention is paid to e-Stewards certification because it is one of the most identifying factors looked for by a business when it is searching for a reliable provider of e-waste disposal. But, how is this prestigious certification earned and why is it one of the most important certifications in the field? The Steps to Earning e-Stewards Certification There are ten stages required to earn a certification through e-Stewards and the process typically takes a year to complete. The most challenging steps are […]