Knowledgebase

What’s your argument against an SLA with an MSP? Part-2

What’s your argument against an SLA with an MSP? (And why it doesn’t hold water) Part-2 In our last blog post, we discussed 3 reasons SMBs usually cite for not signing a service level agreement with an MSP. In this blog post, we suggest how an SLA with an MSP will add value to your […]

What’s your argument against an SLA with an MSP? Part-1

What’s your argument against an SLA with an MSP? (And why it doesn’t hold water) Part-1 Managed IT services are becoming more popular by the day. Businesses, big and small, are bringing managed service providers onboard to handle their IT requirements. The bigger IT players like IBM, Accenture, CISCO act as MSPs to larger organizations, […]

Equip your business with the IT foundation it needs to compete and win

Equip your business with the IT foundation it needs to compete and win In a recent industry survey, it was found that one of the biggest factors holding back small and mid-sized firms from achieving their business goals was IT. One may argue that smaller businesses lack the capital that the bigger players have to […]

Transitioning from average to best-in-class with IT

Transitioning from average to best-in-class with IT Many small or mid-sized businesses don’t focus much on IT as they should. For a lot of them, the focus is on customers, ensuring they have enough staff to meet their client needs, expanding their business and driving revenue by selling. IT comes into the picture initially when […]

Why Does {Fill in the Blank} Take So Long?

We all know Moore’s Law, but so far 2021 seems less about Moore’s Law and more about the Law of Supply and Demand. That’s because empty shelves and higher prices are becoming uncomfortably noticeable.  These current conditions are causing big headaches for IT buyers. Many customers delayed their 2020 IT purchases due to the challenges […]

Why You Need a Robust Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan Now More Than Ever

Data backups are a critical element in any sound business model. They serve to mitigate several potential risks that could harm your business’s health, security, and function. There has been significant growth and expansion of the digital world over the past ten years. More industries, businesses, and services come online every day than ever before, […]

What Successful Business Owners Need to Know About Network Security

DO YOU FEEL LUCKY, WELL DO YOU?? Being a Baby Boomer, Clint Eastwood was a big influencer as a strong, confident character with the differing roles he played as both a cowboy and police officer on the big screen. The coined phrase above was a hit back then, and very appropriate now, as it’s a […]

6 Reasons to Develop a Consistent Website Support and Maintenance Plan

Your business needs a functional, beautiful, and current website. That shouldn’t come as a shocker; 88% of US citizens now regularly use the internet, spending almost 3 hours per day online using their mobile device or desktop computer. But before you rush to build a website that both attracts and delights your audience, take a […]

Technical Information About Web Design, Development, and Hosting

Supported Browsers As of June, 2015, DataPerk supports the most recent public build of the following browsers: Internet Explorer 10 Internet Explorer 11 Microsoft Edge Latest Google Chrome Latest Mozilla Firefox Latest Apple Safari on Mac OS Latest Mobile Safari Additional fees are associated with supporting browsers other than those listed above. By default, older […]

Public WiFi: Why Not

Free WIFI! Coffee shops and hotels tout the perk of anywhere, anytime access, but free and public WIFI should be a “proceed with caution” area. While no one would deny that it’s convenient to be able to hop on the internet when you’re not at home, most users don’t realize that doing so opens them up […]