Author Archives: B-Comp Services

Two of the major productivity tools that are designed to provide a “one-stop-shop” for business cloud tools are Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace (formerly known as G-Suite).  Cloud solutions have become vital to operating a business in an unpredictable world. They offer the flexibility of allowing employees to work from anywhere and can keep companies […]

Ransomware has risen in the last couple of years to be one of the most dangerous forms of malware. Just one attack can cause a company to be down for days, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses. In the recent attacks on Colonial Pipeline and JBS (the world’s largest beef & pork producer), […]

One big change that computer users have had to get used to over the last 10-15 years is the move by software providers from a perpetual licensing model to a subscription model. At first, many companies and individual users resisted the thought that they would have to keep paying for their software every month when […]

Since the pandemic, most companies have realized that they need to be operating their business processes in the cloud. Cloud infrastructure reduces costs, because services are purchased “as needed,” and ensures that apps and data are available to employees no matter where they’re working. In 2021, the number of employees working from home permanently is […]

If it seems like ransomware has been getting worse lately, it’s not your imagination. The two recent high-profile attacks on Colonial Pipeline and JBS (Pilgrim’s Pride, Swift, etc.) were stark reminders of just how devasting an attack can be. In early May, Colonial Pipeline was hit with a ransomware attack and had to shut down […]

Could you be sharing your Wi-Fi bandwidth with strangers and not even realize it? You are if you have an Amazon Echo smart speaker or Ring spotlight cam and haven’t turned off a new feature that just went live. Amazon Sidewalk was first announced at the end of 2020, and it brought with it some […]

There’s a lot of work that businesses do that’s driven by facts, figures, and information.  For example, if you’re a contractor, you may need to know statistics about things like soil quality and terrain. If you work in the medical field, you may have to regularly look up IDC-9 or 10 codes. For restaurants or […]

Improving productivity is a key driver of many technology solution purchases. Companies seek to optimize employee time and performance to reduce waste. Approximately 36% of companies plan to spend money to improve IT operations and system performance post-COVID-19, and 44% plan to accelerate their digital transformation. The challenge for many companies is balancing the cost […]

The pandemic had impacted a lot of things in various supply chains. Most people remember when the pandemic first began how stores suddenly emptied and basic necessities like toilet paper were being rationed. Another shortage that has taken a little longer to show up has to do with computer parts. Most manufacturers had a certain […]

Just like “the Cloud,” the Internet of Things (IoT) has gone from an alien concept for many small businesses to an integral part of their operations. New smart gadgets are being added to company networks at a rapid pace. From IoT sensors and security cameras to wireless printers and locks, internet-connected devices are becoming a […]