End of Life Windows 7
After an extensive run, Microsoft has announced that the beloved Windows 7 operating system will reach the end of its life on January 14th, 2020. This end of life Windows 7 status means that Microsoft will no longer provide technical support to the operating system. Additionally, Microsoft will not be...
TecFac On-boards Centennial Real Estate
The TecFac Team is pleased to announce the on-boarding of its newest client, Centennial Real Estate. Centennial is leveraging its 50 year heritage in the industry to shape the evolution of American retail by creating superior shopping and entertainment destinations. With 7.3 million square feet and 1,144 retail partners, Centennial...
The Dangers of Technical Debt
Though you may not be familiar with the term, technical debt is a very serious IT issues afflicting some companies. Technical debt is the liability created when a company allows its technology to fall below the needs of the business and the best practices of the market. What this looks...
A Call to Take Network Security Measures Seriously
Funny how the budget isn’t there until it’s too late… Recently my friend’s apartment burned down while he was at work. Unfortunately, he did not have rental insurance and thus had to replace everything he lost – which was everything. And It was clear to me the similirarities between this...
TecFac and North American Properties Donate to the Restoration Efforts in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Fifteen months have gone by since hurricanes Irma and Maria ravished through the U.S. Virgin Islands and left massive destruction in their wake and the recovery is far from over. The region is still in dire need of restoration efforts. In a visit to St. Thomas in September, our own...
Why Microsoft Teams Going Forward Will Be Huge
Communication platforms are critical to the efficient and competitive operating of businesses today. There is a huge variety of different platforms companies can utilize for their telecommunication operations. In the market today, Skype for Business is one of the most comprehensive and effective tools. However, Microsoft is planning to slowly...
How to Schedule a Skype for Business Meeting
Skype for Business Meetings can be used to create any kind of online meeting you need for your particular use case. Whether you need a simple audio conference call or a large online meeting with IM, Video, screen sharing, and presentations, you can run any type of meeting that suits...
Let’s Help The Virgin Islands
To our valued clients, business partners and colleagues: The US citizens of the Virgin Islands are in urgent need of basic supplies following the devastation of hurricanes Irma and Maria. This need has been underreported and unrecognized by most Americans in the continental US. TecFac’s own Shanelle Gibbons was born and raised...
How to Fix the Microsoft MyApps Portal
In my last blog, I explained what the Microsoft MyApps Portal (aka the “access panel“) was and listed some end user and IT benefits. In this blog, I will explain what Microsoft must do to drive adoption among end users and not just IT departments. In many organizations, especially small...