Mobile workforces and remote employees are increasingly popular for businesses. While the traditional office space is still a hub for most companies, enabling employees to work on-the-go or while overseas has shown great success in recent years. The adoption of a remote workforce has been reliant on a number of factors and, as we see further advances in technology, tele-commuting...
Wherever your business is heading, Adaptive Technology Group is there There’s an evolution happening in the office – a technology evolution. The futuristic ideals of classic science fiction movies and television shows are no longer as far-fetched as we once thought and today’s offices have a lot of additions that seemed impossible a decade ago. We took a look at some...
This article discusses the factors that can affect business productivity and how IT services can help bridge communication gaps to maximize productivity and create a platform to realize true business success. IT services, such as those provided by Adaptive Technology Group, involve expansive and complex systems. IT is the production and management of software, information systems, computer hardware, or to...
When it comes to protecting your business and its data from cyberattacks, having a strong and permeating security culture where your employees make good cybersecurity decisions is just as important as having up-to-date security technology. In this post, we’ll give you the keys to creating a strong cybersecurity culture, which itself is a key to organizational success. Honestly assess your...
Mobility is making some serious headway in reshaping organizational structures across the globe and if the new generation of workers get their way, it won’t stop there… The future is flexible Mobility matters. Pretty soon, having some form of mobile working policy will be essential to the longevity of your organization as Millennials step up to steer the future in...
Businesses are all about the future. What is going to happen in the market? What products and services are next? How are sales looking? What production plans are in place? But not everything can be predicted, especially when it comes to your IT! Even without the power of premonition, there is a way to prepare for the challenges and roadblocks...
Disasters affecting IT systems and data pose a significant threat to every organization. A system crash, power outage, cyber-attack, natural disaster or user error can have far reaching consequences, especially for SMBs. What constitutes a disaster depends on the business in question, but it generally covers any situation resulting in an unacceptable loss of data or productivity. While many businesses...
As business challenges go, they don’t get much bigger. How is it possible to embrace the digital evolution, and all it has to offer, while still keeping some semblance of control over security? Getting IT security right is a tremendous enabler, allowing a mobile, increasingly tech-savvy workforce freedom to work their way, and inviting customers to make more meaningful connections....
Why your Business needs a Strategic IT Roadmap Typical strategic plans are like putting together a jigsaw puzzle, they will include growth plans for new and existing markets, analysis of competitive landscapes, HR requirements and financial considerations. A core piece of this jigsaw puzzle is the alignment of your IT strategic roadmap. The roadmap is a primary document that prescribes...
Did you know that 1 in 5 small businesses will suffer a cyber breach this year? Or that 81% of ALL breaches happen to small and medium sized businesses? The most important information to take away from this would be that 97% of breaches could have been prevented with today’s technology. At Adaptive Technology Group we take the time to...
Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency. Blockchain. These were buzz words that swirled and flew on blogs and news reports all of last year. Most of the furor created by the rise of bitcoins’ price over the year to record highs nearly every week. The high point being close to $20,000 per coin! If you had been a part of the Verge coin ICO...
Like fashion, food and anything else in pop culture, IT trends are expected to change in the New Year. We’ve had 2017 to try new things, learn from our mistakes and think about how to do things better, and now we’d like to share with you the shifts and adaptations we expect the IT world will see in 2018. We’ve...
How Managed IT Can Improve Staff Productivity Many businesses are choosing managed IT services because it increases staff productivity. There are a number of IT companies in Washington who assume responsibility over the management of businesses’ IT systems, helping them achieve optimum performance. If you’re still fiddling around with outdated software and server problems, consider investing in managed IT. What...
THE 4 MUST-HAVES IN YOUR EMPLOYEE RETENTION STRATEGY Now that you’ve got the right employees in the right jobs, what can you do to keep them there? As any good manager will know, if your employees are happy, they’ll stay for longer, and do a better job for you when they’re there. If your team’s motivated, chances are that their...
9 TOP TIPS TO MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM – AT NO COST WHATSOEVER There are some relatively simple things to making your team more productive, which you can implement straight away, that don’t have to cost anything to your business. Here are our top tips to create a team that is energetic, enthusiastic and employs high standards. As a leader, make...
Keeping up with the Future of IT Do you ever feel like technology is changing so fast you’re in danger of getting whiplash? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. For those working in IT, just keeping up with the latest news and trends can feel like a full-time job. But who has that much time to spare? ...
The Value of a Helping Hand- the benefits of managed services for SMB’s Like larger companies, SMBs need superior technology to remain operational and competitive. Expert IT support and services can be costly – but can be reduced through outsourcing. Managed IT services allow businesses to offload certain IT operations, allowing businesses to keep pace with larger ones. Managed IT...
Cyber Security Risks for SMEs Cyber security – it’s a subject many SMEs prefer not to consider, and the U.S. is a country dominated by SMEs. Nearly 29 million enterprises coast to coast make a significant contribution to our economy, accounting for an estimated 46 percent of the private nonfarm of U.S. GDP. Washington State alone consists of 574,455 small...
4 Simple Ways To Stop Your Staff Getting Caught By Phishing Scams Email is a vital tool for modern business, providing an affordable and simple communications solution for SME’s and enterprise organisations throughout the world. However, as technology has grown to boost available business opportunities, so has the opportunity for increased exposure to online security and email systems vulnerabilities. Accessing...
The Secret to a Great Password It is always said by a lot of security experts that the best password is one that is hard to remember. Something like "NJ*&%^))sdao!" would be considered a great password by most people. However, Security expert Thomas Baekdal argues that these random passwords, while secure, are not as secure as a more memorable and...
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