A recent market study performed by the U.S. Small Business Administration revealed some disconcerting information. According to the study, the majority of small businesses recognize that technologies are changing businesses across industries and agree that technology could be leveraged to achieve better outcomes for their respective organizations. However, in spite of this, 66% of small […]
AIS recently received the William G. Mays Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award, presented by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM) during their 13th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Dinner. This incredible award is one of only three distinct honors given at the event, and it recognizes AIS as an organization that has garnered business success while […]
In large corporations the Chief Information Officer (CIO) manages the IT infrastructure and ensures that technology aligns with and facilitates broader business objectives. Unfortunately, most small to mid-sized organizations cannot afford to finance this full-time, executive position. Luckily, there are ways to effectively leverage technology while controlling costs. Virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) services offer […]
Today’s ever-evolving security landscape can be incredibly intimidating. Now more than ever, organizations face the heightened threat of serious breaches against limited IT resources and inadequate defenses. Managed security services provide small to mid-sized businesses with much-needed security resources at affordable costs. Consider the following 5 reasons to make the switch to managed security.
In exciting news, AIS recently received the William G. Mays Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award, presented by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine (IMBM) during their 13th Annual Champions of Diversity Awards Dinner. In the entrepreneurial spirit of this incredible honor, AIS has launched two new premium services:
The Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality regulations were put in place in 2015 during the Obama administration when Democrats controlled the F.C.C. These rules were dismantled just last month by a vote from the now Republican controlled F.C.C. led by the commission’s new chairman, Ajit Pai.
“Your face is your password.” You’ve probably seen Apple’s recent promotions of the iPhone X and its Face ID capabilities. With Face ID, your iPhone X will recognize your face and open at a glance, whether you are in total darkness or have grown a beard. Apple is not the only tech company embracing facial […]
The landscape of cybersecurity is constantly shifting. Businesses must continually evolve security strategies in order to guard against targeted hacking and insider data breaches. However, you cannot rely on prevention alone. The unfortunate reality is that, even with the best preventative security measures in place, organizations should anticipate some kind of breach occurring at some […]
Microsoft Office 365 offers compelling benefits, and many are making the switch. Though worth the hassle, the transition to Office 365 is involved and complex. Businesses must craft detailed plans as to how to fit the service to their specific needs. Such a move requires research, planning and preparation. Unfortunately, many businesses attempt to migrate […]
Microsoft has a new vision for intelligent communications in the business world. This vision centers around Microsoft Teams, part of Office 365. Microsoft Teams is a single hub for teamwork in the cloud-based service: bringing together conversations, meetings, files, Office apps and third-party integrations. Teamwork, collaboration and communication are vital to any business organization. Microsoft […]