Don’t sign up with that MSP just yet!

Don’t sign up with that MSP just yet!

The decision to sign up with a MSP is a big one–you are essentially trusting someone with the backbone of your business–your technology infrastructure, so you need to make sure you pick someone with whom you can have a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship. This blog discusses what you need to know before you sign up with a MSP.

Values: Your MSP is your technology partner and for your partnership to be smooth, make sure you pick a MSP whose core value system matches yours […]

MS Azure IaaS TEI Infographic

Customer feedback and data aggregation are true reflections of product results. Forrester's financial impact report on Microsoft Azure IaaS shows two major cost reductions: 73% in data center footprint and 83% in IT outsourcing. Look at this infographic that summarizes the report or read the full study. Connect with Capital Network Solutions, Inc.. @Azure #Azure

Best ROI: Azure SQL Database Managed Instance

How can you achieve up to 212% ROI or more with Microsoft Azure SQL Database Managed Instance? Lower operational costs and redirect resources to more value-add projects. Costs associated with rearchitecting apps for the cloud as well as IT administrative costs will minimize. Forrester Consulting conducted a study to examine potential cost savings from migrating on-premises workloads to Azure. Have a look: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/forrester-tei-sql-database-managed-instance/ Contact Capital Network Solutions, Inc. now for migration support.

The biggest threat to your IT infrastructure: Your own employees

The biggest threat to your I.T infrastructure: Your own employees

Did you know that your employees often unwittingly ‘help’ cybercriminals gain access to your system? Often, employees play a part in compromising the security of your IT infrastructure, even without them realizing it. For example-

When your employees use their own devices for work purposes such as to access emails, to connect to work servers or to work on office files. In the event their device gets infected by a malware or hacked, the virus or the hacker gets access to your data […]

Digital Transformation in the Oil & Gas Industry: Combining Azure Cloud-Based Services

In today's fast-paced world, we understand that every second is valuable to your business. We also know that managing large volumes of data requires a battle-tested database. Microsoft's #Azure provides the tools you need to improve operational efficiency. Watch how a data-driven company such as Lizo can utilize Cosmo DB and SQL Database to improve overall performance and business results. Contact us to learn more.

It’s 2020. Do You Know Where Your Digital Future Is?

We already rely on the cloud to help our personal lives run more smoothly, so why do some hesitate to allow it to help our work lives run more efficiently? In 2020 and beyond, digital transformation takes us to the cloud for play—and work. Read Tyler Bowman's article, "It's 2020. Do You Know Where Your Digital Future Is?" for an insightful perspective on a few of the lingering concerns of corporate world cloud buy-in—and how to navigate them.

3 things your Managed Services Provider (MSP) wants you know

3 things your Managed Services Provider (MSP) wants you know

Are you considering bringing a MSP on board? Or perhaps you already have one. Either way, for you to truly benefit from your relationship with a MSP, you need to build a solid bond with them. As a MSP who has been in this business for long, I can tell you the 3 important steps that will help you get there.

Share, share, share

Your MSP is your IT doctor. Just as you would share everything about your health with your doctor, you need […]

SQL Server and Azure SQL Database GDPR Guidance Paper

Members of the European Union and European Economic Area pay close attention to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which regulates data protection and privacy. Microsoft created this informational guidance paper to support understanding of the regulations—and to offer helpful links if you need more specific information. Check it out!

Why the cloud? Why Microsoft Azure?

If you're a SMB and haven't migrated to the cloud yet, you've probably got questions, including why Microsoft Azure might best fit your needs. Unmatched security might be one reason. With built in protection for hybrid environments, the Azure Security Center lets you focus on driving your business priorities without the worry of whether your data is protected. We can answer your questions and help you get started—contact Capital Network Solutions, Inc. today.

Don’t make these IT mistakes as you grow!

Don’t make these IT mistakes as you grow!

During the course of IT consultancy, we come across a lot of clients who are not happy with the way their IT shaped up over the years. They feel their IT investments never really yielded the kind of returns they expected and come to us looking to change the trend. When analyzing the reasons for the failure of their IT investment, here’s what we come across most often.

Not prioritizing IT

This is the #1 mistake SMBs make. When focusing on growing their business, most SMBs […]