Why Cloud Computing?

Our last blog described, very simply, what cloud computing is. You may have realized in reading that your business already leverages the power of cloud computing (maybe by using salesforce.com). But what are the benefits of cloud computing for businesses?

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On November 30th, 2010, posted in: Technology & Business, Uncategorized

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Cloud Computing is Number One!


Part of MotherG’s job as an IT managed services company involves staying on top of technology trends. We need to know what’s happening in technology, specifically business technology.

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On November 19th, 2010, posted in: Technology & Business

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What’s Missing from Your IT?


A lot of our blogs are about “IT things.” Antivirus, spam, backups, servers…and other of things most of us don’t care about. All of those things are very important for your business.

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On November 11th, 2010, posted in: IT Tips & Tricks, Our Philosophy on IT, Uncategorized

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Acceptable Use Policy: Why You Need It

Did you know that (according to the International Data Corp): 70% of all web traffic to Internet pornography sites occurs between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 80% of computer crime is committed by “insiders”. 48% of large companies blame their worst security breaches on employees. Those are some scary statistics! Unfortunately, even if you take every [...]

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On October 22nd, 2010, posted in: IT Tips & Tricks, Technology & Business

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Privacy Concern: EXIF Data & Digital Photos

Today I have a topic that is not directly related to business IT. However, an article on cnn.com reminded me of a scary little fact I learned this past June. I first learned about the “hidden” risk in digital pictures during a seminar the Chicago Club Accountants Association hosted this past summer. The speaker, Mike Bazzell, a [...]

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On October 15th, 2010, posted in: IT Tips & Tricks, Random

What’s scary this October? SPAM!

What’s scarier than ghosts, goblins, and high fructose corn syrup? SPAM! Did you know that 90% of all email messages are spam (according to SpamHaus)? And these aren’t the mild little friendly spam offering you wonder drugs. No, in the past few years spam has taken a truly scary turn. According to Consumer Reports, every [...]

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It’s the Little Things: Password Policies

Passwords are everywhere. Most of us have a whole list of passwords we use for everything from checking Facebook to logging in at work. Having a plethora of passwords is certainly not a bad thing. However, the ubiquitous nature of passwords has made us a little callous to them. We never change them. We make them [...]

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On October 4th, 2010, posted in: IT Tips & Tricks

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