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Small businesses often start at home. Building a company out of your home office can be very rewarding, personally and financially. However, as your business grows, it is time to move away from consumer grade products, such as computers and networking equipment. In short, buying your business computers off the shelf at the local computer…

Studies show that cybersecurity threats are on the rise in 2018 and they are only expected to get worse in the new year. Some of the most widely used cyber attack risks in Boston and the surrounding area include exploit kits, ransomware, banking trojans, and cryptominers. The threats are real for both consumers and business-based…

A recent report revealed that over 90 percent of tech leaders claim that hybrid cloud infrastructure is the “ideal IT model,” however the same report also showed that only 18 percent of those surveyed are actually using hybrid cloud computing today. The primary benefits that were noted regarding hybrid solutions versus other cloud computing services…

A recent study revealed that nearly 75 percent of employees don’t have the knowledge or understanding necessary to prevent even the most basic cybersecurity incidents. It is estimated that businesses in the United States are losing billions of dollars each year due to employee cybersecurity risks. The more you can do to train your staff…

The latest technology trends show edge computing and micro data centers are beginning to replace “old-fashioned” server rooms nationwide. However, learning how to effectively manage these systems needs to be a top priority to improve IT performance for businesses. Industry experts believe that this is an excellent opportunity to move to a cloud-architecture and utilize…

The term SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. SIEM is an approach to security management for businesses that combines SIM (Security Information Management) and SEM (Security Event Management) to create a more comprehensive system for security management. The basic goal of any SIEM system is to determine the best course of action based…

One of the biggest challenges in business today is finding a way to store and protect collaborative work and other documents so that it can be accessed by trusted coworkers or multiple devices with ease. Synivate offers a wide range of professional and innovative technology solutions to our clients with regard to online storage space.…

Information drives just about every industry in America. The more you know about essential business data, the easier it will be to use it to your advantage. The advanced reporting features available through Microsoft Power BI provide business owners with more than just a powerful business analytics tool. Power BI is a cloud-based suite of…

Reducing overhead while ensuring that your company has all of the necessary IT services required to stay ahead of the competition and secure essential company data can be complicated. On the one hand, you want to make sure that you outsource IT services and solutions that will help you grow your business; on the other,…

September 2018 marked the launch of the new Outlook web interface for Targeted Release customers. Brand new Outlook web modules are now available for Mail, Calendar, and People that can be opted in and out, depending on your needs. To try out the brand new Outlook web interface, just look for the toggle in the…