Category Archives: IT Consulting

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How can the cloud help my small business?

The Cloud refers to a centralized location on the Internet that stores data making it accessible anytime, anywhere, from any device. Small businesses have embraced the Cloud because it has a number of benefits, including:

  • Reduced Cost – Using the Cloud over physical file storage can save a significant amount of money.
  • Ease of Use – Saving and accessing files on the Cloud is easy, making it an attractive option, even for non-technical small business owners.
  • Flexibility – The Cloud, and the way you use it, can grow and change as your business needs grow and change.
  • Automation – Instead of having to invest in IT support to keep your file storage system updated and maintained, most applications that use the Cloud automatically update themselves. Continue reading

Goodbye Windows XP

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Here’s a great write up from our friends at TechRepublic regarding the end of life for Microsoft Windows XP on April 8. 2014.  After this date, Microsoft will not release any security patches or updates for Windows XP.  This will effectively make Windows XP non-compliant with HIPAA / HITECH after Microsoft support ends.  The article focuses on organizations in the healthcare arena but if you use XP at home or at your small business, then pay attention.  As always contact Zitro Technology Solutions and ask how we migrate you off of Windows XP.

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