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7 IT Blind Spots Small Businesses Miss the Most
/in GeneralYour small business depends on your IT services to run effectively and efficiently. Even so, like many small business leaders, you likely have one or more “IT Blind Spots”. The blind spots are not “all or nothing.” They evolve from decisions about what IT services are needed, wanted, and worthy of spending on at a […]
Leadership Thoughts: Noteworthy Blog Posts – Jun ’24
/in Blog, GeneralAs small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business. And while Cumulus Global provide managed cloud services that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT. As a way to share some leadership thoughts, here is a curated list of […]
Cybersecurity in the White Space
/in GeneralA recent online post pointed out that the white space in the FedEx logo, between the “E” and “x”, creates an arrow. Once you see the arrow, you cannot miss it. You will see it every time you look at the logo. The subtle, almost subliminal, arrow symbolizes a sense of forward motion and subconsciously […]
Improve Your IT Atmosphere
/in GeneralFor those of us who have played video games over the years, even though we are not hard-core gamers, the experience has changed. The technology has certainly advanced over time. More importantly, the user experience – the IT atmosphere – has improved. Back in the day, video game sound provided basic contextual clues to guide […]
Best Practice – The Lowest Price May Not Save You Money
/in GeneralSmall businesses face many challenges as they start up, grow, and thrive. Technology and IT services are one such challenge. While small businesses can find the technology and IT services they need, and want, IT costs often poses a barrier to entry. The range of competing solutions, evolving security requirements, the need for cyber insurance, […]
Pragmatic Security: Balancing Security Measures for Small Businesses
/in GeneralWhile on vacation recently, I did something that I did not think has been possible since July 1970. I boarded a commercial airline flight without having to go through security. No ID check. No metal detectors. The gate agent scanned the barcode on my ticket and I walked on board. The experience was, at first, […]
Best Practice – Completing Security Surveys and Questionnaires
/in General In our recent Security Update Series blog post, New Security Demands & Requirements for Small and Midsize Businesses, we discussed three drivers for increased business security. We noted that expectations will often be expressed in security surveys and questionnaires you are asked to complete. Providing incorrect, incomplete, or misleading answers, whether intentional or not, […]
IT Solutions: 3 You Can Live Without
/in GeneralWith continued, rapid change and evolution of the cloud services and capabilities, we hear that we “need” many things. The reality, however, is that many of the “solutions” being hyped are not really needed. In our recent blog post, we offered three IT solutions you need. But in this blog post, we will share three […]
IT Solutions: 3 You Need
/in GeneralWith continued, rapid change and evolution of the cloud services and capabilities, we hear that we “need” many things. The reality, however, is that many of the “solutions” being hyped are not really needed. Therefore, we will cover three IT solutions that you do need. Resilience Basic protections against malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber […]
New Security Demands & Requirements for Small and Midsize Businesses
/in GeneralAs the cybersecurity landscape continues to change, we see an evolving trend of new security demands being placed on small and midsize businesses. In this first post in our Security Update Series, which covers the evolving cybersecurity landscape for small and midsize businesses, we take a look at the drivers behind the new security demands […]
Cumulus Global Offers Easier Public Sector Cloud Purchasing
/in General, NewsCumulus Global Offers Easier Public Sector Cloud Purchasing Participation in multiple, national, cooperative purchase programs to save schools and local governments time and money. Cumulus Global proudly announces that schools and local governments can now purchase Google Workspace, other cloud services, and related professional services via one of four national cooperative purchasing programs. By […]
Ensuring Hybrid Work Actually Works
/in GeneralFor most of us and our businesses, hybrid work from home jobs are here to stay. In reality, it has almost always been with us. Salespersons, field technicians, and other out-of-office customer-facing roles have been a part of many businesses for decades. The mix, however, of who works outside the office has changed. And while […]
Cumulus Global Awarded 2024 Google Premier Partner Status
/in General, NewsCumulus Global Awarded 2024 Premier Partner Status for Google Workspace Google recognizes Cumulus Global for expert service delivery and growth. Cumulus Global is proud to share that Google has recognized the company as a Google Premier Partner for Google Workspace. The award reflects Cumulus Global’s ability to consistently provide high-quality service to its customers […]
Leadership Thoughts: Noteworthy Blog Posts – Jan ’24
/in Blog, GeneralAs small business owners and leaders, you carry the responsibility for the direction and success of your business. And while Cumulus Global provide managed cloud services that help you thrive and grow, we understand your responsibilities are broader than just IT. As a way to share some leadership thoughts, here is a curated list of […]
Update: Cumulus Global Grows its Sustainability with Evertreen Reforestation Initiative
/in General, NewsCumulus Global Partners with Evertreen to Offset CO2 with Reforestation Projects Updated January 8, 2024 — Cumulus Global is expanding its sustainability efforts and its partnership with Evertreen, increasing monthly plantings to 100 trees. Planting forests in Honduras, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Madagascar, and the Philippines, will improve both the ecology and economies in areas near the […]
3 Google Changes Happening Now
/in GeneralAs we enter 2024, Google is making changes to further improve the email and Google Workspace user experience. Google has three initiatives to further prevent spam, reduce cyber attacks, and expand the capabilities of Google Workspace users. Each of these three efforts can impact your subscriptions and, in many cases, the fees you pay. Google […]
7 Steps to Build Your 2024 IT Strategic Plan
/in GeneralIn our 3T@3 Series event in December, we discussed creating your 2024 IT Action Plan. During the session, we walked through a proven process for building a feasible plan for the coming year. Here is a breakdown of 7 key steps in the process Define Your Business Drivers Your first step is to assess your business drivers. What […]
Google Upgrade Prevents SPAM and Defines Email Best Practices for 2024
/in GeneralGoogle constantly works to enhance security and reduce the prevalence of spam in Google Workspace and Gmail inboxes. AI-powered defenses successfully filter out almost 15 billion undesired emails each day. Google stops over 99.9% of spam, phishing, and malware threats. Still, as spamming techniques evolve, threats to user security persist. Google will deploy new rules […]
Manage Storage in Google Workspace and Understand Limits
/in GeneralUpdated January 3, 2003: Clarification on length of grace periods. With the move to pooled storage across all subscriptions, Google no longer supports legacy options for additional storage for Google Workspace. As such, many individuals and businesses find themselves approaching or exceeding the pooled Google Workspace storage limit for their accounts. What Happens Next After […]
3 Secrets to Avoiding IT Problems
/in GeneralIf you are a sole practitioner, a solopreneur, or the owner of smaller businesses, you face unique technology challenges. You, and businesses like yours, are uniquely dependent on your technology. Your computer and phone are critical tools without which your business can screech to a halt. Avoiding IT problems is critical. And yet, you do […]