Trailblazers Tech Solutions Blog

The cloud is a powerful tool that helps modern businesses seize exciting new opportunities, but what exactly are the specific benefits of implementing a cloud solution for your SMB? Today, we want to explore how your business’ operations can be markedly improved by an appropriate cloud infrastructure. Here are just a few examples.

It takes a lot of hard work to build a company from scratch. You’ve likely made a lot of relationships with customers and vendors as well, building all kinds of new products and solutions in the process. So, what would you do if all of that disappeared in an instant?

Today’s medical field depends on technology, whether it’s the front desk that keeps it all organized or the operating room that powers the procedures and practice. 

IT is central to ensuring people receive the care they need. If any practice’s IT is inoperable, you can bet its patients will feel it in more ways than one.

There are many rules businesses need to follow. These rules help your business and also protect your clients and customers. Think of rules like HIPAA or PCI DSS. These are well-known and important. These mandates just point out basic things every business should already be doing to stay secure and work well. Let’s take a look at some things you should focus on.

Small businesses put a lot of effort into building their companies. Over the years, you’ve cultivated relationships with customers and vendors, built innovative new products and solutions, and collected vast amounts of data.

What would you do if it all of a sudden vanished—poof—into thin air?

Cybersecurity is exhausting to keep up with for several reasons, but for businesses, one of the biggest is its drain on your time. Cybersecurity oversights can lead to downtime, diminished trust in your organization, and significant capital losses. Today, we want to cover three common scenarios where it pays to pay attention to cybersecurity.

There are a lot of risks that could impact your business’ IT systems, and many of them have the capabilities to end your operations for good if you don’t have contingencies in place. Today, we want to highlight some of the most expensive IT problems and what you can do about them.

Blockchain technology is typically used to discuss cryptocurrency, but it has other applicable use cases beyond digital currencies. It’s an innovative solution that can change the way certain industries work. How can a small or medium-sized business make use of blockchain-integrated technology in a strategic way?

IT security, while a critical topic to consider, can often be dry and challenging to communicate. We decided to change things up a bit and present this information in a different format to keep things fresh, putting together a simple soap opera to share these lessons instead. As such, please imagine soft strings playing in the background and a soft filter over the scene.

Data—ones and zeroes in sequence—runs the world… even in the quiet town of Oak Falls. Let’s check in on the residents of this little town, but beware. Threats exist even here, so make sure you’re keeping a close eye on… All My Data!

Every so often, we’ve been touching on how users who may be more familiar with the macOS ecosystem in their personal lives will likely need to familiarize themselves with the Windows operating system. This time, we wanted to discuss virtual desktops in Windows… something that Mac users would know as Spaces.

When the College of Cardinals gathers to elect a new Pope—as they did last week—the process is shrouded in a level of secrecy that has captivated the world for centuries. This event, known as the papal conclave, is a masterclass in information control. Beyond the tradition and ceremony lie powerful lessons in security that businesses can, and should, consider to protect their business’ assets.

One of the lowest-hanging opportunities to improve your business’ operations is through its communication and collaboration tools. If you haven’t considered some of today’s best solutions, you’re already well behind your competitors. Today, we want to share some of the easiest technology wins you can make in regards to your communications and collaboration solutions.

For any business, technology is humming in the background. It's the engine driving sales, communication, and operations. We have all come to rely on it daily. With all the benefits, it’s not that often that we sit back and consider the environmental footprint of the technology that keeps our businesses running. It’s absolutely a conversation worth having.

We've all seen or experienced the exasperation when another cybersecurity memo lands in the inbox. Perhaps it's accompanied by a quiet groan. Who cares? While it might seem like a minor annoyance, this attitude towards cybersecurity is more than just frustrating; it's a digital pathogen that can quietly infect your entire organization, leaving it vulnerable in ways you might not expect.

Today, we’ll discuss why this mindset is so perilous and explore what’s truly at stake when cybersecurity diligence doesn't become second nature for everyone on your team.

The last thing you want when you’re trying to solve problems for your business is to hire an amateur. Not only will a novice take longer to solve your problems, you’ll also spend more money to redo their work when it’s done incorrectly. This goes for IT as well, which is why it literally pays to work with professionals.

If you’re like most professionals, you’re managing a growing list of passwords, both personal and work-related. The challenge isn’t just remembering them all; it’s doing so securely. Reusing passwords across multiple accounts might seem like a shortcut, but it’s a serious security risk, especially in a business setting. One compromised account can trigger a chain reaction, potentially exposing sensitive data, damaging your reputation, and even leading to financial loss.

When it comes to technology, SMBs need all the help they can get. You can implement Internet of Things (IoT) devices to gain a competitive edge. But what is the IoT, and how does it help businesses like yours transform operations and drive growth?

Oil well firefighter Paul “Red” Adair said, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.” 

The reasoning behind this statement—the idea that a novice will take longer and make more mistakes than someone with more experience—is particularly applicable when it comes to your business technology and its management. Let’s explore a few reasons why this is.

Starting or running a business without buckets of cash is tough. Every dollar has to work hard, and tech decisions can feel overwhelming. Do you usually go with the cheapest thing? Do you think you have a choice? The good news is you don’t need deep pockets to make smart tech choices; you just need a strategy.

If you’re an entrepreneur trying to build your business without bleeding money, today’s blog will be a must-read.

Windows is, generally speaking, the default operating system used in a business setting. The same isn’t necessarily true amongst personal use… and with more organizations branching out and using Chromebooks and Macs, general familiarity with Windows is less and less of a given amongst younger users who your company may employ.

Understanding various tools, however, is advantageous—especially if there’s disparity between what one uses at home and what is standard at work. Let’s explore how Windows' different drives work and how to use them effectively.