Chris Tripp, Mid-Atlantic Industrial Construction
The BL Technical team has been able to consistently meet our needs for both long term growth and emergency response.
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When to Move to Windows 8
It seems like every time Microsoft produces a new release of Windows, there’s so much resentment towards moving to it and lots of appreciation of how the previous version served so well. I think the release of Windows 7 was a lot less heated because it really didn’t change much compared to Windows Vista,…
What is the Cloud?
Recently there has been lots of interest in “the cloud.” There are lots of companies pushing these services, ads in magazines, on TV, and radio, and lots of related products branding themselves as “cloud ready.” All of this advertising comes without a solid explanation of what the cloud is. Simply put, the cloud is the…
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Office365 Exchange Online or Google Apps Gmail?
Many organizations recognize the value that Microsoft Exchange Server has brought to their operation. Over the past couple of decades, its central store for email, calendar, and contact information have been vital to companies of all sizes. Having all of your computers, mobile devices, and easy web access to your email, calendar, and contacts has…
Windows Server Essentials: Is It Right for My Organization?
Windows Server Essentials is the relatively new line of server software from Microsoft. Compared with its standard edition counterparts, Windows Sever 2012 Standard vs. Windows Server 2012 Essentials 2012, it offers a simplified licensing scheme, built-in integration with Office 365 hosted services, and included solutions for easy remote computer and file access. It offers a simplified…
User Access Control – Necessary Evil or Nuisance
User Access Control was first released as a security feature of Windows Vista in 2006. It’s that screen that comes up whenever you try to install something that gives you a chance to deny the application full access to your computer. When it first came out, it was understandable that there were applications that had…
The Downside of Using Consumer-grade Equipment
Our contemporaries over at Daveway Tech hit the nail on the head when it comes to why you should purchase business-grade computers. In our experience, the computers available off the shelf at the big box stores like Best Buy, Staples, and Walmart are all a bad decision for your company. It seems that inevitably, the…
Your Free Email Address Says More Than You Think
What type of email address do you use for your business? Is it a free aol.com, gmail.com or yahoo.com one? Is it with your internet provider, comcast.net or verizon.net? Whether we’d like to admit it, having this type of email address for your business hurts your credibility. If you’ve ever gotten a business card without…
Internet for My Business
Pretty frequently, we are involved in setting up new internet connections for our clients. Part of the process is always which service provider do I use? Well, the biggest factor in that decision is always going to be availability. Aside from the traditional enterprise-grade services such as T1’s, fiber Ethernet, and other leased line services,…
Christine Calvert, DVM, Calvert Veterinary Center
BL Technical has serviced the IT needs of our busy hi tech veterinary center since May 2011. During this time they have handled many hardware and software tasks including setting up new computers, installing back-up systems for data protection, preventative maintenance and monitoring our network. What really impressed me was their ability to convert our…
Scott Agar, Insurance Buyers’ Council
BL Technical Services has managed several recent transitions for our company including reestablishing on-site servers from a hosted co-location site, replacement of all desktops and implementing an alternative remote desktop solution. While we were daunted by the prospects of such major changes, this firm made it look easy. Even the failure on a Saturday of…
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