SMB Cloud Pioneer Cumulus Global Takes on Microsoft Cloud

A pioneer in cloud computing solutions for small and mid-size businesses, Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced today the addition of Microsoft Cloud Solutions to its portfolio of solutions. The addition of Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure services expands the range of cloud platforms, services, and applications that Cumulus Global provides directly to its customers. “We […]

Cumulus Global Gets CRN Next-Gen 250 Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

CRN, the benchmark publication for technology VARs and integrators, has named Cumulus Global to the CRN 2015 Next-Gen 250. As the fourth consecutive honor, CRN recognizes Cumulus Global for its continued leadership role as a forward-thinking service provider. Businesses, local governments, nonprofits, and schools benefit from Cumulus Global’s approach to cloud computing, mobility, and unified […]

Cumulus Global, SMB Cloud Pioneer, Takes on Microsoft Cloud

A pioneer in cloud computing solutions for small and mid-size businesses, Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced today the addition of Microsoft Cloud Solutions to its portfolio of solutions. The addition of Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Azure services expands the range of cloud platforms, services, and applications that Cumulus Global provides directly to its customers. “We […]

Drive Sales Enablement In Your Business by Leveraging the Cloud

It’s not news that the environment in which your sales team operates is changing dramatically. According to Gartner, customers will soon manage 85% of their relationships without talking to a human; that means your sales team will need to be more efficient with their prospects and be empowered to deliver the right information at the right […]

What is a Workload in Cloud Computing?

As any new technology takes hold, our vocabulary inevitably changes. New terms and phrases, or new meanings, take hold, and our vernacular grows and changes. When you talk to technologists about the cloud, the term du jour is Cloud Workload. Cloud Workload Definition Talking cloud environment, workload refers to any measurable utilization of cloud services. […]

Launch Alert: Cloud Solutions Weekly

As part of our commitment to provide information about cloud computing for small and mid-size enterprises, we are pleased to announce The Cloud Solutions Weekly. Published every Friday at 10:00 am ET, The Cloud Solutions Weekly covers cloud computing and its potential role and value for your business.  We aggregate news, stories, and videos from more than […]

Service Alert: Photo Sharing in Hangouts Chat

The photo-sharing functionality in Hangouts is changing. Going forward, the ability to share photos and other multimedia in Hangouts Chat will be set by the Picasa Web Albums service rather than by the Google+ service. Here’s what you need to know: If Google+ is enabled in your domain, no further action is necessary. Google+ requires […]

VDI Solutions: Uniting Performance, Scalability, and Cost-Efficiency

  Like many organizations, your foray into cloud computing may have started with an ancillary or security service, like email spam and virus protection. For some, the first or second step into the cloud was moving email off-premise.  For others, a cloud-based CRM service or VDI solution was the first application in the cloud. Currently, […]

Working the Way You Live

7 Remote User Support Best Practices

As our workforce and working style continue to be more mobile, more small and mid-size businesses are facing the challenge of supporting remote offices and mobile users. These remote workers may be flying solo in home offices, co-working spaces, or shared office suites, or may be part of larger remote sites. Whatever the scenario, proper […]

Top File Sync and Share Cloud Services and Best Practices

File Sync and Share Cloud Services One of the most popular cloud applications for small and mid-size enterprises is file sync-and-share. File Sync and Share (FSS) cloud services, also known as cloud storage and file sharing services, are online platforms that allow users to store, synchronize, and share files and data across multiple devices and […]

Cumulus Global Joins the Small Giants Community

Cumulus Global joins the Small Giants Community, further demonstrating the company’s commitments to its core values and mission. In joining the Small Giants Community, the leadership team at Cumulus Global recognizes that a relationship exists between a company’s culture and its success. “We have seen rapid growth over the past several years,” notes Allen Falcon, CEO of […]

Expanding HIPAA Accountability

As more businesses provide health care coverage, or assist employees in obtaining coverage, under the Affordable Care Act, we find ourselves possessing and managing even more sensitive personal information about our employees.  And, while we are not working with medical records, per se, we are often exposed to insurance account and activity information that cannot […]

Embracing the Cloud: Unlocking the Top Benefits of Migrating from On-Premise Infrastructure

Moving from on-premise to the cloud can offer numerous benefits for businesses and organizations. Most of the businesses, nonprofits, and local governments we help move to cloud platforms see both tangible and intangible benefits shortly after deployment. Whether they focus on improved availability and reliability, easier secure access to files, lower capital expenditures, or the […]

Our First eBook: 7 Policies for Every Company Using Drive

We are please to announce the launch of our new eBook series with the publication of 7 Policies for Every Company Using Drive. Based on one of our most popular 3T@3 Webcasts, this eBook discusses information privacy and security issues and policies that should be in place to protect your customers, your information, and your business. […]

Chrome for Meetings Grows Up

Chrome for Meetings has given organizations an affordable, effective way to integrate HD video conferencing services.  This week, Chrome for Meetings grows up with the addition of a hardware bundle designed for larger conference rooms. Designed for rooms with up to 24 people, the new bundle includes: Pan-Tilt-Zoom Camera Enjoy professional video quality with the […]

Google for Nonprofits is Global

Did you know? Google’s programs and products for non-profits are available to non-profits and non-governmental organizations across the globe. This Google for Nonprofits support article lists and provides links to all programs for available for non-profits by category and by country. If your nonprofit would benefit from guidance or assistance moving to Google Apps for […]

Cloud File Services: How to Define Their Role and Manage Data Better

What Are Cloud File Services? Users can store, access, and exchange files and data via online platforms known as cloud file services, also referred to as cloud file storage or cloud-based file sharing services. Without the use of physical storage devices or on-premise servers, these services offer a practical and effective solution to manage files […]

Still on Windows Server 2003? Don’t Migrate, Modernize!

If something works, why fix it? We understand why you may still be running Windows Server 2003. For businesses with relatively simple IT needs, the benefits of moving off Windows Server 2003 has never quite justified the cost. After all, migrating means more than new hardware and a new version of Windows Server. Migrating triggers […]

McAfee MXLogic Update May Stop Inbound Email

Earlier this week McAfee MXlogic added a new “Spam Flood Prevention” feature with the intent of stopping hailstorm and snowshoe style attacks that flood inboxes with email from specific IP addresses.  The feature will defer and eventually expire any more than 100 email messages per day from a single IP address. While this sounds like […]