Any business owner worth their salt knows the value of data to business. This is why it’s bizarre that many business owners don’t have a proper data backup strategy in place. Organizations of all sizes need to take a proactive approach to backing up their data, and there are several solutions they can implement to do that.

We get it. Change is scary. If you’ve been running the same operating system for many years, a large-scale overhaul is understandably intimidating.

But it’s time. To continue their focus on progress and innovation, Microsoft is ending support for some popular 2008 products, including SQL Server 2008 and 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2.

If you are still running either of these, don’t panic! Microsoft has put options in place to give you the time you need, and we at Virtual Office Solutions, are here to assist you with a smooth transition. Check out this article and contact us for more information.

With Office 365, Virtual Office Solutions helps businesses focus on what they do best by saving time & providing everything employees need to succeed all in one place. Watch Glassybaby success story video for insight.

We’ve gotten so caught up discussing ransomware prevention with our clients that we’ve neglected to mention that several strains have already been defeated. In fact, there’s a decent chance you can actually decrypt all your data for free. Make sure to check these free resources before responding to a cyberattacker’s demands.

Why does CIO.com think that Device as a Service (DaaS) is making device ownership and management a thing of the past? They call it a seismic shift, for all the right reasons. Access to the latest technology. Lower, predictable costs. Unburdens IT. Boosts security. Every member of your team will benefit. Who could ask for anything more? Read the full article, brought to you by Virtual Office Solutions.

Why bring your customers a personalized experience? Because it can save you a lot of money. At least that’s what Moneris realized after integrating Dynamics 365. By integrating a robust customer relationship management platform, their agents have access to the information they need to start calls with a friendly, helpful approach, improving their customer resolution rate, and saving a substantial amount of cash. Virtual Office Solutions is adept at helping businesses like yours integrate business management solutions to create exceptional customer experiences. Contact us today to find out how we can help.

For companies that manage a large number of mostly automated sites, Azure might just be the key to revolutionizing operations.

It certainly was for the oil and gas industry. Instead of needing to send workers out to check on equipment in person, they are now able to monitor everything digitally from a central location using the application SitePro provides. With the data presented, these companies are able to save in labor costs and valuable preventive maintenance.

Check out this video to learn more about how the cloud is transforming operations across industries.

The intricacies of business technology are not the easiest to understand. Complicated explanations usually lead to misunderstandings, and this is especially true for virtualization. Here are four myths you may have heard about virtualization that you shouldn’t take as facts.

Today's technologies present a great opportunity for digital transformation. Companies need agility to shift business models and empower employees to innovate at previously unimaginable speeds. IT must partner with business unit leaders to drive innovation across the company.