When you’re doing business, not every email is meant for ever pair of eyes. When your CEO sends out directives for the new quarter to all of department heads concerning plans for the next quarter, the company’s 4th of July picnic, and the fact that on August 1 we’re laying off 25% of the staff, he’s
Harnessing the Cloud
With many definitions of what it means to adopt cloud computing, it is clear that there is still a huge amount of fear, uncertainty and doubt. The truth is that cloud technology is harnessed daily in both work and personal settings. So, what does hold many companies back
The Impact of Cloud Computing
The Economist wrote in 2008 that "the rise of the cloud will transform the information technology (IT) industry, but it will also profoundly change the way people work and companies operate." And their prediction was correct. Businesses are currently undergoing a digital transformation, described as
OneDrive Tips & Tricks
We'd need more than two hands to count the many reasons why we love Microsoft OneDrive. It's completely changing how teams collaborate, both in the workplace and when working remotely. It can be used on any device and offers the ability for multiple individuals to edit and share documents in
Is it Safe to Store Data in the Cloud?
Concerns about data storage obviously go hand in hand with security concerns when it comes to data in the Cloud. Many people are nervous about where and how their data is stored. I chatted again with Mike Prachar and he shared his thoughts on data storage with Office 365. Mike believes that
3 Excel Shortcuts That Will Change Your Life
Excel is an amazing tool that can can simplify processes, organize data and, as a whole, make your job easier--if you know how to use it. Share these Excel tips with your team. They’ll thank you for it. Remove duplicate content. When working with a large set of data, the more likely you are to
Use OneNote to Access Anything, From Anywhere
OneNote is changing the way teams collaborate. It’s a digital notebook that allows users to create, organize and share notes online. Plus, it works on any device or platform. Here are some of our favorite tips about taking advantage of OneNote: Work on any document. Create content
SimpliVity and The Hype About Hyperconvergence
Big Green IT is always on the lookout for cutting-edge technology that can make our customers’ lives easier and enhance their business processes, all while being cost- and time-efficient. It’s a tall order, but that’s why the team is always so excited about the products that they do decide meet this
Big Green IT Hits the Target for Red Hawk Casino Using Pure Storage
The Casino industry faces many challenges when it comes to information technology. In an ‘always on’ environment, there is little to no downtime. Consider some of the day-to-day issues: Usually operate in a 24/7 environment High levels of compliance required Multiple operations taking place