The COVID-19 pandemic forced a lot of businesses in Southern California to switch to a work from home setup. And with the new stay at home orders issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom, people will have to wait a while longer before they can go back to working in a normal office setting.

Your company's documents, be they physical or digital, are constantly exposed to various threats as they are shared using a variety of mediums such as flash drives, email, and the cloud. Research shows that an average business shares its documents with around 826 external domains.

By now, most business leaders understand the need for digital transformation, but for some industries, change has been a long time coming. The ongoing pandemic has highlighted many of these preexisting challenges, placing traditional businesses under enormous pressure to innovate as quickly as possible.

Data is increasingly at the heart of everything a business does, and it’s probably safe to say that it’s your most valuable asset. But while most business leaders understand the importance of having a robust backup and disaster recovery strategy, data loss still seems to be a regular problem.

Data has become the key driver of business decisions and operations, and how you decide to store and manage this essential asset is now a key factor in your company’s success.
Despite the surge in popularity of cloud-based offerings in recent years, there are still benefits to retaining on-site databases, and for many companies, a hybrid environment works best.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, businesses in Southern California and everywhere else in the world were forced to either temporarily halt operations or switch to a remote work setup. Those who had to shut down temporarily suffered massive financial losses, which led to most of them filing for bankruptcy.

Did you know that your company's workplace dynamics directly impact employee morale and your bottom line? Your organization may have an amazing company culture, but you'll be surprised to discover that there is still plenty of room for improvement. But before you make changes, identify which areas of your business require the most attention.

Microsoft 365 (formerly known as Office 365) is a productivity suite that includes an online version of Office as well as several powerful cloud solutions like SharePoint and Exchange. Because it's hosted on the cloud, Microsoft 365 eliminates infrastructure support costs and maintenance tasks such as software patching.

Printing is a vital function for most businesses. However, there are costs associated with business printing that, if left unmanaged, can add up quickly. These include:

Capital costs for all business printers

Cost per printed page

Parts and supplies

Service and maintenance costs

Outsourced printed projects

These expenses can account for a big part of your company's budget and might even hurt your revenue in the long run.

Businesses struggle with cybersecurity threats daily, and with the lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, security experts are seeing an alarming rise in ransomware attacks. In fact, ransomware attacks rose by as much as 143% in March 2020. The spike can be attributed to businesses switching to a work from home setup as well as an increase in online transactions.