Working from anywhere used to sound like a luxury, but in today’s world it’s a practical business necessity. Remote work became the norm for many of us during the pandemic, but its closely related cousin, “hybrid work” isn’t going away any time soon.

Healthy organizations know a strong business foundation includes fostering open channels of communication, which leads to higher productivity, increased client engagement and employee retention. Utilizing the latest in communication technology, employers can offer employees the option to work and collaborate whenever and wherever they are; despite the logistics of time and distance.

If your most advanced Microsoft Word skills consist of copy/paste shortcut keys and the occasional style formatting, you’re missing out on what this robust program has to offer. Although Word has been around for quite some time, it remains a staple of everyday work life and shows no signs of being replaced as Microsoft’s document workhorse.

Whether your business is large or small, an IT provider should be considered a strategic member of your team. Technology is woven into all business operations these days, which means it’s even more important to partner with a provider who will help support your company’s growth and position it for greater success.

You’ve heard it’s important not to mix personal time with business and that adage has never been more true than in today’s modern world; specifically when it comes to us of a work computer. The temptation to surf can afflict even the most disciplined among us, but for those routinely traveling with a company laptop, the struggle is very real.

There’s nothing new about social phishing attacks, but it’s easy to think it can’t happen to you. As they say, the best offense is a good defense. Be prepared by staying on top of the latest social phishing trends, and educate yourself and your team on how to avoid these common traps. Your business (and your private data) will thank you for it.

The Microsoft price increases are here, but not to worry. As your technology advocate, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. So take a deep breath; it’s time to dive in!

It’s been more than a decade since Microsoft raised rates for Office 365 and Microsoft 365, but as of April 1, 2022, prices have increased worldwide.