Why Working Remotely Benefits Your Employees and Business
For years, many industries have benefited from a remote workplace. However, the unexpected events of 2020 have forced many non-believers into virtual workspaces. These business leaders are learning that this type of work environment can be a valuable asset to assist in business growth. Virtual desktops and private cloud solutions that are tailored to your […]
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How to Pivot Your IT During COVID-19
Whether it be temporary or permanent, COVID-19 has forced many Orange County companies to change the way they operate. Making the switch to a remote workforce sounds easy, but it can be a challenge for many small and mid-sized Orange County businesses. How do you correctly pivot your IT solutions during COVID or months and […]
Continue Reading...Why is virtualization and the cloud so important?
The all-too-present pandemic that currently covers the globe seems to have set off a trend promoting remote work. Many companies have begun to notice that working from home can reduce operating costs, increase employee retention, and boost productivity. In a study conducted by Owl Labs, approximately 30% of people interviewed said that COVID-19 was the […]
Continue Reading...Coronavirus and Working Remotely in the Cloud
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently classified the Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a global pandemic outbreak. Each passing day brings continued news of venue closures, various “States of Emergency”, country closures, travel bans, concert festival postponements and crowdless sporting events. Two impactful changes have been with Colleges and Universities moving all classes to a mandatory on-line […]
Continue Reading...What is better than Cloud Computing?
The 21st century has brought about the Fourth Industrial Revolution: The Golden Age of Information, if you will. It’s never been easier to look up information, make new contacts, or communicate with a client in another country. The Cloud is only one of the hundreds of thousands of technological advancements the human race has witnessed […]
Continue Reading...Cloud Computing vs Virtualization: The Differences and Why They Matter to You
The movement from physical hardware to a virtual environment has to be one of, if not the largest technological improvement to businesses around the world in the last decade. Cloud computing and desktop virtualization offer unparalleled security for both you and your company. However, there is a lot of confusion regarding the differences between Cloud […]
Continue Reading...When Disaster Strikes…How will you protect your business?
Mother Nature certainly has been busy this year. Wildfires and power outages in California, multiple hurricanes in along the east coast, flooding in Texas. With disaster looming around the corner whether man made or nature made, we all need to prepare and be able to protect your business. We here at OCCloud9 are here to […]
Continue Reading...Quest Diagnostics Data Breach
Quest Diagnostics Data Breach Another Data Breach occurred last week. Unauthorized access which compromised 11.9 million records with Quest Diagnostics. The billing company for Quest Diagnostics, has been given the ranking as having the 2nd largest data breach in healthcare history (Anthem Blue Cross is the 1st). Wow! We can only imagine the humiliation and […]
Continue Reading...Windows Server 2008 End of Support: What That Means to You and Your Business
Say Goodbye to Windows Server 2008 & 2008 R2 on January 14, 2020 In addition Microsoft’s announcing Windows 7 the end of life, they are also ending the extended support of Windows Server 2008 on January 14, 2020. This may pose an even bigger security risk than the end of support for the desktop OS. […]
Continue Reading...Cloud Solutions and Disaster Prevention…How will you protect your business?
Cloud Solutions and Disaster Prevention Cloud Solutions and Disaster Prevention…The year 2018 has been plagued with numerous catastrophic disasters. The devastation to lives and property and businesses is disheartening. Devastating wildfires in California have taken out entire towns, or left thousands unable to return home, as recently as today. Shopping centers were left to burn in Paradise, California. Earthquakes […]
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