The easiest way to identify Shadow IT is to look at what technology employees are actually using, not just what’s on your approved software list. Reviewing software spending, employee expenses, cloud services, browser extensions, file-sharing habits, and communication tools can uncover technology your business didn’t know was being used.
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Local infrastructure gives businesses greater direct control and can provide strong performance for certain applications, while cloud infrastructure offers flexibility, remote access, and easier scalability. For many small and midsize businesses, the right solution is a hybrid approach that uses both based on the company’s needs.
Shadow IT refers to technology employees use for work without formal approval or oversight from the business or its IT team. It can include software, cloud services, file-sharing platforms, collaboration tools, AI applications, mobile apps, and even personal devices.
In Microsoft Word, go to File > Options > Proofing and uncheck “Ignore Words in UPPERCASE” so ALL-CAPS text is spell checked.
IT infrastructure management is the ongoing process of monitoring, maintaining, securing, and optimizing the technology systems that keep a business running. This includes networks, servers, cloud services, computers, firewalls, backups, and other critical IT systems.
Proactive IT maintenance helps businesses prevent downtime, improve security, and keep technology running reliably. A regular maintenance routine should include reviewing computers, networks, backups, security controls, and future technology needs.
A new semester means fresh security habits to keep the bad guys out of our yard.
Use Microsoft Word’s “Smart Lookup” feature to safely search the web from within a document without needing to open a browser.
An IT Asset Management checklist helps small businesses keep track of hardware, software, licenses, warranties, security, and replacement schedules. Regular reviews can help reduce unnecessary spending, improve security, and prevent technology surprises.
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