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The new Microsoft Outlook Web App is available for free from the App Store in iTunes, however, an Office 365 Subscription that includes Exchange Online is required to use it. The native Outlook Web App clients are built for Apple’s iPhone and iPad, and as of July 16th, both can be installed directly from iTunes. […]

One of the key virtualization features available in Windows Server 2012 is the replication capability built into Hyper-V Replica.  Many believe that Hyper-V Replica will change the way we think about disaster recovery. With Hyper-V Replica, Virtual Machines (VMs) can easily be transferred from one machine to another. VMs are an important part of any […]

Protecting your business data is critical. Data backup and recovery are essential parts of running a business.  Every business owner should understand these three things: Everyone is capable of making errors, Every computer system is capable of crashing, and Disasters can happen when you don’t expect them to. With all of the recent industry focus […]

On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will officially end all support, security fixes, vulnerability patches and software updates for Windows XP. Any PC running on the operating system after April 2014 will be subject to hacking, cyber-attacks, data and identity theft, and network intrusion; both via individual machines and across internal networks. It’s important for small-to-mid […]

Microsoft Office programs can be found in businesses throughout the world, and their subscription-based cloud service Microsoft Office 365 – is increasing in popularity with  clients daily.  The success of Office 365 has been phenomenal and it’s Microsoft’s fastest-growing product—growing in use by over 150 percent in just the past year. When Microsoft Office 365 […]

Last month’s Microsoft’s TechEd Event included a standout presentation regarding the new Hyper-V improvements to come with Windows Server 2012 R2.  Public-preview releases are available now, and the product is expected to ship by year’s end. Microsoft is also getting ready to deliver “generation-2 virtual machines” (gen-2 VMs) with the release of Windows Server 2012 […]

Last week, Adobe released security fixes for its Shockwave and Flash media players. Additionally, Microsoft released seven patch bundles that address at least 34 different vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Windows and other software. However, at least one of the Windows’ flaws is currently being exploited. Six of the seven Microsoft patches that were released yesterday […]

What IT Decision Makers Need To Know. IT departments use Mobile Device Management (MDM) software to monitor, manage and secure employee’s mobile devices that are used for work purposes.  MDM encompasses a range of products and services that are used and to enforce security policies and protect IT data across multiple platforms. The widespread increase […]

While paper printouts are no longer needed as they used to be, there are still times when you want one, such as a map with directions, or a backup copy of an airline reservation. Many people assume they can’t print from their tablet or smartphone, simply because their printers are old and/or aren’t able to […]

On July 8th, Microsoft officials reminded their Microsoft Partner community that there are only 273 more days until they’ll be dropping all support for Windows XP. Beginning April 8, 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide patches (including security patches) or updates for Windows XP – regardless of the fact that Windows XP still has an […]

On July 8th, Microsoft company officials said they’d be delivering Windows 8.1, codenamed “Blue” to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) in late August 2013. Microsoft released Windows 8.1 for public preview on June 26th during its Build Conference. However, there are no more preview/test builds scheduled, and the next stop is RTM (release to manufacturing). Microsoft […]

If You Live In Or Around Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada You Must Implement a Business Continuity Plan Before It’s Too Late! On Tuesday, July 9th it was reported that firefighters are burning forest undergrowth near homes and businesses in the mountains northwest of Las Vegas to protect them from two large Nevada wildfires. Local […]