How to choose the right firewall for your business
A firewall is the front door of your network. Here is how to pick one that fits your size, your users and your budget.
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Biometric access control: replacing keys, cards and guesswork
Keys get copied and cards get shared. Biometric access control ties entry to the person, and leaves a clear record.
Read articleRouter and switch configuration: the checklist we follow
A well-configured network is quiet, fast and easy to fix. These are the steps that make the difference.
Read articleUPS power modules: protecting your equipment from blackouts
Power cuts and surges damage equipment and cost you work. A properly sized UPS keeps you running and shuts systems down safely.
Read articleBreak/fix, mixed or maintenance contract: which IT support model fits?
Pay per call, a blend of both, or a monthly contract with guaranteed response? How to choose the right level of support.
Read articleWhat a good logo should do for your business
A logo is not decoration. It is the face of your business. Here is what separates a logo that works from one that does not.
Read articleMotion and vibration sensors: smarter intruder alarms
Sensors detect trouble before it reaches the door. How motion and vibration detection add layers to your security.
Read articleServers and shared storage: how much does a small business need?
Not every office needs a rack of servers. Here is how to decide what you really need to run and protect your data.
Read articleChoosing a business printer: laser, inkjet or multifunction?
The cheapest printer is rarely the cheapest to run. How to match a printer to the way your office really prints.
Read articleTurning dense reports into documents people actually read
Annual reports and newsletters are full of valuable information that nobody reads. Good design changes that.
Read articleFive signs your office network needs a redesign
Slow Wi-Fi, dropped calls and mystery outages are rarely random. They are signs the network has outgrown its design.
Read articleGate intercoms and videocoms: know who is at the door
Letting the right people in, and keeping the wrong ones out, starts at the gate. How intercoms and videocoms help.
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