Integrated Computer Services Blog
February 22, 2012 | 0 Comments
Usually when you think about computer giants battling it out dominance in the small business IT world you think of Microsoft and Apple. Well it’s time to add another player to the mix—Google. So much more than just a search engine, Google is determined to take on both Apple and Microsoft as the small business IT products and services company of choice for New Jersey businesses. For now, let’s compare Google Docs and Microsoft Office 2010. Which is better for business? Google Docs Google has its own suite of apps for small businesses, including Google Docs. Google Docs allows multiple users to collaborate on one document at a time including spreadsheets, presentations and word processing documents. Pros of Google Docs READ MORE >
February 15, 2012 | 0 Comments
Not every small business owner is a computer expert (unless they happen to run a New Jersey IT services company), and since networking and computer systems can be incredibly complicated to set up and maintain, it’s no surprise that they turn to outside, professional help. However, most small business owners don’t have the budget to hire an enterprise IT company or a full-time, in-house IT team to ensure that everything runs smoothly—that’s where an IT network consultant comes into the picture. Get all the support and expertise of an enterprise IT team on a small business budget! An IT consultant or IT consulting services provider can provide your New Jersey business with cost effective corporate IT network consulting for network READ MORE >
February 8, 2012 | 0 Comments
Spyware is a form of computer software that can be installed on a personal or business computer, unbeknownst to the owner of that computer. The spyware then allows a hacker to take control over the owner’s interaction with the computer. Spyware programs not only collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habits, but can also be used to install additional software, redirect Web browser activity and access websites that will cause even more harmful viruses. Spyware can even change computer settings, resulting in slow connection speeds, different home pages, and corrupted computer programs. So why is spyware so dangerous for New Jersey businesses that rely on computers? Many spyware programs are designed specifically to monitor and record READ MORE >
February 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
Although they may operate on a smaller scale, New Jersey small business owners need to be able to better organize and safeguard business information, as well as communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers. Enterprise companies are not the only ones that deserve (or need) a robust business server! Windows Small Business Server 2011 (SBS 2011) is an all-in-one server solution designed to help small businesses keep their data more secure and the company more productive. It provides enterprise class features like corporate Exchange email, remote access, mobile devices support, file and printer sharing, backup & restore and much more. Still not convinced? Here are 5 reasons to use Windows Small Business Server 2011 for your New Jersey Business: READ MORE >
January 25, 2012 | 0 Comments
Businesses are depending more and more on the data in their computers and proper backups are becoming increasingly more critical. Unfortunately, most New Jersey business owners only start to think about backup storage after they’ve lost their data. Data recovery services can cost you a fortune, both in actual cost of recovery and lost productivity due to a downed system. Don’t wait until it’s too late and invest in a remote backup storage solution today! Here are three reasons why it’s worth it: 1. Backup is fully automated. What’s the use of buying an external hard drive or expensive storage media like CDs, DVDs tapes and zip drives if you aren’t actively using them? Many New Jersey businesses purchase such READ MORE >
January 18, 2012 | 1 Comment
Most businesses today, no matter how big or how small and regardless of industry, rely on their computers to survive. Whether your New Jersey business needs dozens of machines to handle hundreds of orders or one solitary computer to balance the books, chances are you can’t afford to lose that data. Hard drives are the most common culprit when it comes to lost data (which can usually be prevented with redundant drives or remote data backup), but a failed hard drive isn’t the only computer disaster business owners have to prepare for. Here are 3 other computer disasters that a disaster prevention plan could help your business survive: Computer Viruses Even with virus protection software, Internet firewalls and other forms READ MORE >
January 11, 2012 | 0 Comments
Cloud Computing Services have the ability to transform the way IT services are delivered to your business, enabling you to save on hardware and maintenance costs while enhancing system capabilities and reducing down-time. However, moving your New Jersey business to the “cloud” is not a decision that should be taken lightly or done because it’s “the new way” to run a business. Before you blindly jump on the cloud computing bandwagon, here are three hurdles you need to consider and anticipate: Cost Cloud computing looks like a great deal because it is relatively affordable to install. But when you take a step back at look at the big picture, cloud computing and storage might become more expensive in the long READ MORE >
January 4, 2012 | 0 Comments
A few weeks ago Integrated Computer Services wrote a post comparing two Smartphones, the iPhone 4S and the BlackBerry Bold 9000, and decided the BlackBerry 9000 was a better New Jersey businessman’s phone in the end, even if the iPhone 4S has a larger App store. The battle for technological dominance between the two tech giants carries on, as both Apple and BlackBerry have brought their own tablets to market this year. So which tablet is best for New Jersey businesses? The iPad 2 or BlackBerry PlayBook? BlackBerry Playbook Let’s get some of the basic specs out of the way: Weighs 0.9 lbs 7″ LCD display, 1024 x 600 screen resolution 1 GHz dual-core processor 1 GB RAM 3 MP READ MORE >
December 28, 2011 | 0 Comments
Cloud computing has been generating a lot of buzz in the New Jersey business community. Many businesses have already jumped on the cloud computer bandwagon, as it has the potential to transform the way IT services are delivered to their businesses. As of now, companies can choose between public or private cloud computing. A private cloud infrastructure is designed specifically around the IT needs of your New Jersey company, and can either be managed by your internal IT department or a third party computer services provider. Here are three ways New Jersey businesses can benefit from private cloud computing: Reduce hardware and maintenance costs Once New Jersey businesses moves to a hosted private cloud architecture, maintenance on their IT system READ MORE >
December 21, 2011 | 0 Comments
Email has undoubtedly become a critical communications tool for New Jersey businesses. Whether you are using email to connect with your customers, distributors, manufacturers or just for internal communications, few companies can exist without it. However, because email has become such a common form of communication, virus attacks and spam are a dangerous fact of life that could derail your email server if you don’t set up a strong NJ network security service. On-Premise Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall What’s really nice about the Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall is that it is compatible with all email servers and one firewall can handle up to 100,000 active email users. New Jersey businesses, regardless if they have 5 employees or 500, READ MORE >
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