Businesses depend on WiFi service. From employee laptops, tablets, and phones, to visitors in conference rooms, having the best WiFi for your small business is a critical component of your network infrastructure. And yet, for many small businesses, WiFi performance and reliability degrade over time. Most WiFi installations start with a focus on coverage — […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2018-01-24 08:30:532023-04-26 19:46:37The Best WiFi Solutions for Small Business
Internet access has changed radically in the past half decade. With greater availability of broadband service from cable providers, small and midsize businesses are no longer limited by legacy wide area network technologies offered by traditional telephone providers. The cost of service has also plummeted. In our area, we have gone from paying $500 per […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2018-01-17 10:00:272025-08-28 21:47:50The Last Mile: Internet Access in the Age of Cloud
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2018-01-03 08:00:072025-10-09 13:56:45Advanced Persistent Threats(APTs): What You Need to Know
For Small and Midsize Enterprises (SMEs), the regulatory landscape remains in a perpetual state of flux with changes originating at the Federal, state, and local levels. While some rules and regulations can severely impact your business’ operations, and profitability, many create requirements that you can easily satisfy at a nominal cost. Three regulations with upcoming […]
As noted in our recent post, Moving Cloud Gets Real, many small and midsize businesses are approaching the tipping point between on-premise and cloud service. When (not if) you reach this point, how you manage and support your IT will change, and you will begin to wonder what a managed cloud service provider can do […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-11-22 14:00:592022-12-20 14:09:13What is a MCSP?
As we noted in our last blog post, Moving Cloud Gets Real, small and midsize businesses like yours are reaching the tipping point where cloud solutions outweigh those running on-site. When this happens, you need to decide if/when you move your remaining on-premise systems to cloud infrastructure. As you do, you face the question about […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-11-15 14:00:382023-04-26 20:12:41Buy, Lease, DaaS, or BYOD?: Which Option is Right for Your Business
Cloud Computing is reaching a tipping point for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) as the number and value of cloud-based applications and systems surpasses those running on site. Beyond email, SMBs use Software-as-a-Service solutions for customer relationship management, operations, finance, customer service, and vendor/supply chain management. SMBs want better integration between SaaS solutions and custom-built […]
It doesn’t just happen. It seems to become a bigger and bigger thing over time. More feel like they are missing out. More try to join in. Many see an opportunity and try to ride the perceived popularity. And many get turned off because of personal taste or even just to buck the trend. Such […]
Last month, Google (finally) released Drive File Stream. Unlike the Drive Sync Client it replaces, Drive File Stream provides “mapped drive” access to files in Drive. In doing so, you can browse, search, and use Drive like you would any mapped drive through Windows File Explorer and Finder on Macs. By mapping and using a […]
Today is the day that Google makes Drive File Stream generally available to all G Suite users. As of December 11, 2017, Google will fully deprecate and end support for the old Google Drive Client that has, up until now, provided users with the ability to sync and share files between Drive and their devices. […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-09-26 08:30:062017-09-26 08:30:06Picking the Right Google Drive Client
If you ask IT pros about Office 365 licensing, they are likely to roll their eyes. If you ask which license is right for you, the conversation will likely start with a heavy sigh. Microsoft has 6 primary Office 365 license options for business, several add-ons, a number of special-purpose licenses, and over a dozen […]
A decade ago, the big problem with email was SPAM. Unwanted messages pushing “healthy pills” and cell phone deals inundated our mailboxes and clogged our Internet connections. At times, over 90% of all email traffic reaching our local servers was unwanted junk. We fought back and, for a long time, won the battle with updated […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-09-06 15:28:022023-04-28 14:25:27The Email and Web Browser Protections You Need
Both G Suite (Google Apps) and Microsoft Office 365 provide cloud productivity tools and a foundation for a productive cloud ecosystem. Several factors influence which cloud is best for you. Having discussed culture clash and line of business apps in past posts, I want to focus on how you — and your team — work. […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-08-07 17:28:292023-04-28 14:30:53How you Work Influences Which Cloud Platform is Best for You
Office 365 Business Premium is a comprehensive productivity suite designed to help businesses streamline their operations and increase their efficiency. This cloud-based infrastructure service from Microsoft offers a range of powerful tools and applications that can help teams collaborate, communicate, and work more effectively. With features like email hosting, file sharing, online meetings, and more, […]
Most file storage solutions weren’t built to handle the explosion of files that are now created and shared in the cloud — because they were initially designed for individuals, not teams. With this amount of shared data, admins need more controls to keep their data safe and teams need to feel confident working together. Team […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-04-05 08:24:492017-04-05 08:24:49Team Drives Launches for G Suite Business, Enterprise, & Education
Should your CRM, ERP, or Warehousing system guide which email service you use? Yes, and here’s why … Many SMBs think of Office 365 and G Suite (formerly Google Apps) as an email service or collaboration tools for emails, files, and chats. Both Office 365 and G Suite are, however, collaboration suites focused on individual and […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-04-04 10:02:512017-04-04 10:02:51Which Cloud? Let Your “Line of Business” Apps Be Your Guide
IT preferences can feel like religion. Mac vs PC. Linux vs Windows, iOS vs Android. The same holds true with cloud services. The historical presence of MS Office in our daily work lives makes moving to G Suite feel more like a radical shift than moving to Microsoft Office 365. And while there is something […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-03-30 10:00:112023-04-28 14:51:23G Suite vs. Office 365: Which is the Better Productivity Suite for Your Business?
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-03-09 18:11:242017-03-09 18:11:24Updates to our Service Contract Terms and Conditions
Updated SMTP Relay Spam Policy in Gmail This morning, Google announced a change in G Suite policy that can lead to account suspensions. Effective February 6, 2017, Google will begin automatically suspending users accounts that have been flagged for abuse of the SMTP relay service. The SMTP relay service allows non-Gmail messages to be sent […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-01-25 08:40:502022-11-19 22:17:48New Google Policy Can Lead to Account Suspensions for Spamming
Last week, we gave you three reasons why you, as a small or midsize business, are a viable and desirable target for cyber criminals. If those reasons don’t give you enough reason to act, here are three (3) more reasons SMBs, and you, a target for cyber criminals… SMB data is increasingly networked All of […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2017-01-10 14:18:042017-01-10 14:18:043 More Reasons You Are an Easy Cybercrime Target
The Best WiFi Solutions for Small Business
/in GeneralBusinesses depend on WiFi service. From employee laptops, tablets, and phones, to visitors in conference rooms, having the best WiFi for your small business is a critical component of your network infrastructure. And yet, for many small businesses, WiFi performance and reliability degrade over time. Most WiFi installations start with a focus on coverage — […]
The Last Mile: Internet Access in the Age of Cloud
/in GeneralInternet access has changed radically in the past half decade. With greater availability of broadband service from cable providers, small and midsize businesses are no longer limited by legacy wide area network technologies offered by traditional telephone providers. The cost of service has also plummeted. In our area, we have gone from paying $500 per […]
Advanced Persistent Threats(APTs): What You Need to Know
/in Cybersecurity, Education, GeneralRules, Regulations, and Results
/in GeneralFor Small and Midsize Enterprises (SMEs), the regulatory landscape remains in a perpetual state of flux with changes originating at the Federal, state, and local levels. While some rules and regulations can severely impact your business’ operations, and profitability, many create requirements that you can easily satisfy at a nominal cost. Three regulations with upcoming […]
What is a MCSP?
/in GeneralAs noted in our recent post, Moving Cloud Gets Real, many small and midsize businesses are approaching the tipping point between on-premise and cloud service. When (not if) you reach this point, how you manage and support your IT will change, and you will begin to wonder what a managed cloud service provider can do […]
Buy, Lease, DaaS, or BYOD?: Which Option is Right for Your Business
/in GeneralAs we noted in our last blog post, Moving Cloud Gets Real, small and midsize businesses like yours are reaching the tipping point where cloud solutions outweigh those running on-site. When this happens, you need to decide if/when you move your remaining on-premise systems to cloud infrastructure. As you do, you face the question about […]
Moving Cloud Gets Real
/in GeneralCloud Computing is reaching a tipping point for small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) as the number and value of cloud-based applications and systems surpasses those running on site. Beyond email, SMBs use Software-as-a-Service solutions for customer relationship management, operations, finance, customer service, and vendor/supply chain management. SMBs want better integration between SaaS solutions and custom-built […]
Pumpkin Spice Cloud Solutions
/in GeneralIt doesn’t just happen. It seems to become a bigger and bigger thing over time. More feel like they are missing out. More try to join in. Many see an opportunity and try to ride the perceived popularity. And many get turned off because of personal taste or even just to buck the trend. Such […]
Does Team Drives + Drive File Stream = File Server?
/in GeneralLast month, Google (finally) released Drive File Stream. Unlike the Drive Sync Client it replaces, Drive File Stream provides “mapped drive” access to files in Drive. In doing so, you can browse, search, and use Drive like you would any mapped drive through Windows File Explorer and Finder on Macs. By mapping and using a […]
Picking the Right Google Drive Client
/in GeneralToday is the day that Google makes Drive File Stream generally available to all G Suite users. As of December 11, 2017, Google will fully deprecate and end support for the old Google Drive Client that has, up until now, provided users with the ability to sync and share files between Drive and their devices. […]
The Curse and Blessing of Office 365 Licensing
/in GeneralIf you ask IT pros about Office 365 licensing, they are likely to roll their eyes. If you ask which license is right for you, the conversation will likely start with a heavy sigh. Microsoft has 6 primary Office 365 license options for business, several add-ons, a number of special-purpose licenses, and over a dozen […]
The Email and Web Browser Protections You Need
/in GeneralA decade ago, the big problem with email was SPAM. Unwanted messages pushing “healthy pills” and cell phone deals inundated our mailboxes and clogged our Internet connections. At times, over 90% of all email traffic reaching our local servers was unwanted junk. We fought back and, for a long time, won the battle with updated […]
How you Work Influences Which Cloud Platform is Best for You
/in GeneralBoth G Suite (Google Apps) and Microsoft Office 365 provide cloud productivity tools and a foundation for a productive cloud ecosystem. Several factors influence which cloud is best for you. Having discussed culture clash and line of business apps in past posts, I want to focus on how you — and your team — work. […]
SMBs Benefit from Office 365 Business Premium Enhancements
/in GeneralOffice 365 Business Premium is a comprehensive productivity suite designed to help businesses streamline their operations and increase their efficiency. This cloud-based infrastructure service from Microsoft offers a range of powerful tools and applications that can help teams collaborate, communicate, and work more effectively. With features like email hosting, file sharing, online meetings, and more, […]
Team Drives Launches for G Suite Business, Enterprise, & Education
/in Education, NewsMost file storage solutions weren’t built to handle the explosion of files that are now created and shared in the cloud — because they were initially designed for individuals, not teams. With this amount of shared data, admins need more controls to keep their data safe and teams need to feel confident working together. Team […]
Which Cloud? Let Your “Line of Business” Apps Be Your Guide
/in GeneralShould your CRM, ERP, or Warehousing system guide which email service you use? Yes, and here’s why … Many SMBs think of Office 365 and G Suite (formerly Google Apps) as an email service or collaboration tools for emails, files, and chats. Both Office 365 and G Suite are, however, collaboration suites focused on individual and […]
G Suite vs. Office 365: Which is the Better Productivity Suite for Your Business?
/in GeneralIT preferences can feel like religion. Mac vs PC. Linux vs Windows, iOS vs Android. The same holds true with cloud services. The historical presence of MS Office in our daily work lives makes moving to G Suite feel more like a radical shift than moving to Microsoft Office 365. And while there is something […]
Updates to our Service Contract Terms and Conditions
/in Education, NewsNew Google Policy Can Lead to Account Suspensions for Spamming
/in Education, GeneralUpdated SMTP Relay Spam Policy in Gmail This morning, Google announced a change in G Suite policy that can lead to account suspensions. Effective February 6, 2017, Google will begin automatically suspending users accounts that have been flagged for abuse of the SMTP relay service. The SMTP relay service allows non-Gmail messages to be sent […]
3 More Reasons You Are an Easy Cybercrime Target
/in Education, GeneralLast week, we gave you three reasons why you, as a small or midsize business, are a viable and desirable target for cyber criminals. If those reasons don’t give you enough reason to act, here are three (3) more reasons SMBs, and you, a target for cyber criminals… SMB data is increasingly networked All of […]