How do you know when it's time to consult with a Shared CIO? Terry Allen concludes our discussion with the third reason: If you need to develop security & technology policies.
OXEN TechnologyJuly 8, 2020
How do you know when it's time to consult with a Shared CIO? Terry Allen continues our discussion with the second reason: If you're getting ready to do some major IT projects.
OXEN TechnologyJune 30, 2020
How do you know when it's time to consult with a Shared CIO? Ryan Pieken discusses the first reason: If you're not sure that you're getting the most out of your IT.
Ryan PiekenJune 25, 2020
Typically “anything-as-a-service” (XaaS) applies to products, tools, and technologies that are delivered remotely and digitally, via the internet or a network. Exactly how does hardware-as-a-service work then? How is it similar or different to leased or financed hardware purchases? And are there different benefits?
OXEN TechnologyJune 15, 2020
We’ve talked before about what managed IT services is and how it can benefit organizations. It’s remote technology management and monitoring, which can lead to improved IT stability, cost savings, budget predictability, and better security. Now we want to go back to fundamentals: What types of managed services are there?
OXEN TechnologyJune 8, 2020
There are now a lot more features in Microsoft Teams to improve your video, chat, and meeting experiences! Here are some of our favorite new Teams features that you might want to check out.
OXEN TechnologyJune 1, 2020
Missouri is just beginning to emerge from its stay-at-home order in response to the pandemic threat. Who ever imagined that pandemic planning policies would become a reality? What was once regarded as a threat with low probability of occurrence will likely become a much higher probability as we navigate through the coming years. The realization of this threat has certainly changed the way we view ourselves and the world around us. It has sensitized us to our newfound vulnerability. This month, I am writing to you from the Joplin, MO office of OXEN Technology. Considering our present circumstances, our physical…
Terry AllenMay 18, 2020
If you need to obtain files from various people, you can use OneDrive to create a file request that allows others to upload documents directly to a folder you specify. This gives people a quick way to transfer files to you without giving them view or edit permissions to your OneDrive folder. Here’s how! Note: This feature is not available in Office 365 Government. For file requests to work, your Office 365 administrator must enable Anyone links in OneDrive. Requesting Files Using OneDrive Online, select the folder where you want others to upload their files. Click Request files on the…
OXEN TechnologyMay 11, 2020
Since businesses started shifting to remote work due to COVID-19, OXEN has seen a sizeable uptick in requests for purchasing and implementing VPNs for at-home workers. You’ve probably seen that a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection is often recommended for securely working from home while accessing company resources. So what’s a VPN for in this context, and do you need one? If you’re a business manager, do you need a VPN connection for every employee who’s now working from home? Read on for our tips. What Is a Virtual Private Network? VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network”. It creates a…
OXEN TechnologyMay 4, 2020
