1. Auto Update Software Hardware failures happen, but they’re pretty uncommon when compared with software glitches and security flaws. Fortunately, many of these can be resolved before they cause issues if your IT service provider makes sure that all software is routinely kept up to date with downloaded updates and patches. Installation should be automatic and all antivirus updates should be given priority. 2. Have a Hardware Maintenance Schedule Once your hardware is in good order, it’s time … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Ways to Avoid Future Workplace Tech Problems
4 Reasons your Company Needs a Disaster Recovery Plan
It’s always surprising just how resistant some companies can be when it comes to putting a solid disaster data recovery procedure in place. Some feel they are just too busy, others don’t see the need, and some simply don’t want to think about a possible future where their critical data, applications, and operations are just plain gone. But it happens, and more often than you may think. Here are four reasons why your company needs a disaster recovery plan and why that plan can save your … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons your Company Needs a Disaster Recovery Plan
Data Security And Recovery For Small Business
Your data is valuable, and securing it against unauthorized access, theft, or loss is incredibly important. However, too many small businesses don’t really understand their different options for data security and recovery or are relying on old-fashioned batch updates when better, cheaper, and easier options are now readily available. Fortunately for businesses in Contra Costa County, Grundig IT can help. We have years of experience helping small and medium businesses get a handle … [Read more...] about Data Security And Recovery For Small Business
How Your Business Can Be Ultra-Effective Using Google-Apps
Google Apps for Work (formerly Google Apps for Business) has been around for a while, and that’s given IT professionals plenty of time to explore the relative advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional mail servers and applications provided by webhosts. And in that time, we’ve seen Google Apps surge in popularity as businesses switch over to increase their productivity thanks to the following factors: Instant Syncing Unlike other business tools, Google Apps for Work was … [Read more...] about How Your Business Can Be Ultra-Effective Using Google-Apps
September Newsletter: Backups Cloud Storage vs External Hard Drive
Regular Maintenance for both workplace and home computing Last month we talked about some regular things you could do to keep your workstation performing well, as well as how to handle simple malware solutions. This week we'll be taking a look into backing up your data. In case the worst happens, you want to be ready with a backup. We here at GrundigIT have been employing and managing backups for all of our business clients. If you need advice moving in a new direction with your … [Read more...] about September Newsletter: Backups Cloud Storage vs External Hard Drive
4 Ways Managed IT Can Control Your Technology Costs
Technology is a major part of the modern business landscape, and IT costs have grown to be a considerable portion of countless budgets. Dealing with those costs, however, presents a distinct problem as company controllers balance the financial demands of the present with user’s needs and the needs of the organization in the future. The solution? Managed IT services from high quality providers like Grundig IT. Since 2004 we’ve been busy helping hundreds of businesses in Contra Costa County, … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Managed IT Can Control Your Technology Costs
Which Computer is Right for Your Business?
As IT Consultants there’s little we love more than shopping for new computer hardware. But, for the uninitiated, the process can be a bit overwhelming. There are dozens if not hundreds of commercial computer models with multiple generations of each in a dizzying array of form factors, specifications, and prices. So, instead of throwing out our favorites or advocating for a one-size- fits-all approach, we’re going to offer a handful of big questions for you to consider that should narrow down … [Read more...] about Which Computer is Right for Your Business?
Best Bandwidth For Your Business Needs
In today’s economy a slow internet connection is simply unacceptable, and can cause ripple effects that disrupt entire offices, leading to an astonishing loss of productivity. Employees, in the middle of their thoughts, wind up waiting on the network to respond while customers and clients may find their experience with your hosted applications negatively affected. What passed for a fast connection only a few years ago is now far too slow, and bandwidth demand is at an all time high. This … [Read more...] about Best Bandwidth For Your Business Needs
Crucial Cyber Security for Your Small or Medium-Sized Business
Cyber security sounds like an intimidating subject, and for the countless businesses here and abroad which rely on the internet and data to function on a daily basis, the health of their digital security is of vital concern. After all, what would happen to your daily productivity if suddenly all your order information was encrypted and unreadable—held for ransom via a Cryptolocker attack? Or if your closest competitors broke in an accessed your client list, allowing them to … [Read more...] about Crucial Cyber Security for Your Small or Medium-Sized Business
5 Ways Cloud Technology Can Assist Small Business Success
Do you remember the days when we all had to copy documents onto floppy disks or flash drives in order to use them at home? Or when we all used to email ourselves important files in order to have them backed up? Thankfully those days are gone and we can credit the rise of cloud technologies for the change. But, aside from streamlining simple office tasks, cloud technology provides several truly powerful growth advantages for small businesses, including: 1. Decreased … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Cloud Technology Can Assist Small Business Success
