Whether you’re an SMB in Hinsdale or a large corporation near Elmhurst, choosing the right technology for your Chicagoland company is imperative for the efficiency and success of your team and your business. But how do you know what technology to choose for your IT infrastructure? That’s where EQ comes in. We’ve come up with … Continued

Starting a business is an exciting, terrifying, and gratifying adventure. You’ve taken all the proper steps, and you’re now a small business owner in the Chicagoland area. Part of starting your company is the need for small business technology. As an SMB, your small business information technology needs are not so different from those of … Continued

Chicagoland businesses that are considering outsourcing their tech support may have heard about managed IT services. As a small business owner or IT manager, should you hire a managed IT services provider? How can they benefit your company? Understanding Managed IT Services  Simply put, managed IT services providers manage your IT infrastructure and all of … Continued

Technology is a big investment. Whether you’re running a small- or medium-sized business, or you’re responsible for the tech needs of a larger company, paying for the devices your employees use doesn’t come cheap.  Technology is always changing, which can present a lot of pros and cons; there are always newer models coming out, but … Continued

If you are a small business owner, statistics show that sooner or later you will experience some sort of data breach. Unfortunately, 60% of small businesses close their doors for good within six months of experiencing a breach. This doesn’t have to be the case for your business. The experts at EQ have put together … Continued

Whether or not you consider yourself a techie or just competently tech savvy, technology undoubtedly plays a big part of your Chicagoland business. It’s what keeps you in constant contact with your clients and customers, enables you to promote new products or services, and offers you a platform to engage with new audiences every day. … Continued

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you saved information or files to your drive or server and they mysteriously vanished? Do you remember that panicked feeling when you worked overtime to meet that project deadline only to realize all your hard work was somehow lost? Keep reading to find out how you … Continued

How strong are your passwords? Chances are they aren’t as secure as you think, especially if you use the same password for multiple sites or accounts. Keep reading, and we will explain why it’s important to use different passwords and how it adds a layer of protection to your personal and business accounts. Why your … Continued

Privacy is becoming increasingly important as more businesses move online. Last year, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect, but it’s not only European businesses that need to comply with this regulation. U.S. companies need to pay attention to GDPR as well, especially if your business website gets traffic from European … Continued

What are two words that no small- to medium-sized business (or any size business, really) wants to hear? Data breach. Data breaches can be detrimental to SMBs, and these cyber attacks have been on the rise. Research found that 43% of small businesses are the target of cyber attacks, and 60% of SMBs go out … Continued