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03 Oct What Is a Firewall (& Why Do You Need One)?

More and more of your business is conducted online. Payroll, employee information, client contracts, sales reports, and more are all stored on your network for easy accessibility for your employees. While having a digitized workflow and a paperless office certainly makes daily tasks more efficient, it also comes with some risks. That’s why your network security is of the utmost importance. A proper firewall is the first step in protecting your network. We’ve all heard of a firewall, but what it does can be murky. Read on for more information about firewalls, how they work, and how Consortyo can make sure your network security is as tight as possible.

15 Sep How To Be a Data-Driven Company

There are plenty of things that influence a company’s decision-making, and in these overly digital times, data is one of the leading influencers in all business sectors. Data-driven companies are those that rely heavily, if not entirely, on data to implement new strategies and make key decisions. It also applies to companies that use their data and statistics in everyday work, as opposed to just quarterly reports. No matter the industry, any business can take a data-driven approach, especially given how easy it is to digitize most if not all of your workload. What’s more, transitioning to a more data driven approach will make your decision-making easier and more efficient. Read on for helpful tips on how your company can be more data-driven and how it can strengthen your business.

08 Aug Switch to a Paperless Office Today

These days, most of our daily operations in and outside of work have gone the paperless route. From banking to bill paying to communication, our most basic tasks are completed without leaving a trail of paper documents. Your office is probably well on its way to being fully paperless, and you didn’t even realize you were doing it. Having a paperless office is a time and money-saver for your business and it can also provide extra security. However, properly implementing paperless processes in a work environment is a more in-depth process than simply getting rid of the printers. Read on for tips on how to convert your workplace into a paperless office and how it can help you.

18 Jul How Automation Makes Business Reporting Easier

With an ever-growing and ever-changing business landscape, it’s all too easy for some things to get left behind. That’s why internal communications and reports are crucial to success. That’s where both automation and business reporting comes in. Business reports are full of business leaders favorite thing—data,...

11 Jul The Best Tools for Office Automation in 2022

Office automation can be an incredible resource to improve not only the health of your business but also the lives of your employees. Automating your company’s data makes your team’s routine tasks easier, quicker, and more efficient—but only if you’re using the right automation software. Every...

10 May Why You Should Upgrade to Windows 11

Microsoft released the first version of the Windows operating system back in 1985. Since then, Windows has dominated the personal computer landscape. Upwards of 90% of all PCs run some version of Windows. Released in 2021, Windows 11 is the latest version of Microsoft. It is...

01 Apr What Are Managed IT Services?

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11 Mar A Great 2021, A Better 2022

There’s no doubt that the last several years have presented challenges not seen in a hundred years, but despite all of that, there have been plenty of exciting developments that have us looking forward to what the future holds. Here at Consortyo, 2021 saw a wave...

01 Dec How New Technology Can Grow Your Business

Adopting new technology is part of what makes businesses work better. After all, can you imagine how inconvenient it would be to send your colleagues telegrams instead of emails? Innovations in tech have done some amazing things for businesses, especially after the events of 2020. Whether...

19 Oct How to Set an IT Budget For Your Business

Every year, technology advances by leaps and bounds. What seems like science fiction becomes commonplace, or even outdated, in just a few short years. This is true for tech in your personal life (how long did it take for smartphones to go from “futuristic” to...