Posts Tagged ‘Cloud / Internet / Email’
The Community of Church IT People
Most people who work at churches and ministries are in behind-the-scenes positions. There is a group of these modern day heroes of The Faith who focus on IT that began gathering as peers in 2006 to and encourage each other. They have formed the Church IT Network, and their impact is huge!
Read MoreVideo Calls – Will the Technology Survive?
With video call technology so prevalent and, truly, at most of our fingertips, why doesn’t it take off? Why don’t we see (pun intended) more people making video calls?
Read MoreSurprising Email Facts
© 2014 by Nick B. Nicholaou, all rights reserved President, Ministry Business Services, Inc. Reprinted from Christian Computing Magazine
Did you know that email, when sent from your email server to another, may be vulnerable and readable by the public? Or that the route between you and your recipient’s email server may include more than a dozen destinations in different countries?
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Read MoreChurch WiFi Strategies
Many churches offer or want to offer WiFi throughout their campuses. It’s a good way to serve your congregation, empower your team, and even attract larger events to your campus. There are strategies worth considering– some technical and some with legal implications.
Read MoreBack It Up! Here’s How…
What do you recommend for a backup strategy? Backup is one of every IT department’s highest responsibilities. Let’s look at the current state of backup best practices.
Read MoreShould Your Church Move to Google Apps?
A common discussion these days is whether a move to Google Apps makes sense. Is it a good option compared to Microsoft Office?
Read More2013 IT Task List
New year, new beginnings, and new task lists! Are there some things that should be on your IT task list for early 2013? Here are some suggestions.
Read MoreMBS Barracuda SPAM Filter Service – Quarantine Email Best Practices
For those using MBS’ Barracuda SPAM Filter Service, this is a simple instruction sheet on how to manage the contents of your Quarantine.
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Read MoreBYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
BYOD is a wave that is just beginning. There are management, legal, and even tax implications!
Read MoreTelecommuting Can Work!
Some members of our team have been telecommuting since the 1990s. I’m often asked how I know whether it’s working for us. The unspoken question is, “How do you know you’re getting a full day of work in exchange for a full day of pay?” That is an excellent question!
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