Companies everywhere need to stay up-to-date with advancements in technology to stay ahead in their markets. However, it can be difficult for companies to know the latest technologies and what they should be doing to stay competitive. IT security is one area many companies fall short. There are many things that companies can do to […]
Is Your Business Protected From a Data Disaster?
Almost every day, headlines bring us news about the latest data breaches and cyber criminals attacking top financial institutions and major retailers. However, what they don’t say is that small and medium sized businesses are equally at risk. If your business is hacked, do you have a disaster recovery plan in place? Many of us […]
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Questions to Ask Your IT Managed Service Provider
Using IT managed services is a wise choice for many businesses. Hiring and training an in-house IT staff or expanding your existing staff might prove too costly, especially for smaller businesses. At the same time, you still need IT professionals to set up, manage, and strategically update your IT configuration, bringing it in line with […]
Shape Shifting Computer Virus Poses New Threat
Not long ago, small and medium-sized businesses considered a basic firewall and anti-virus program enough to keep their confidential data safe from cyber intruders and data disasters. Back in those days, that could’ve worked. However, in today’s technological environment, that isn’t enough. As today’s cyber threats continue to grow exponentially, business owners and their computer security systems […]
[STUDY] Disaster Recovery Should Be Last in Line for Budget Cuts
It takes a little thought and consideration to get there, but you’ll see that disaster recovery is without a doubt a good thing. The amount you invest in disaster recovery is always smaller than the opportunity costs of data loss and business downtime. However, we’re going to take a different angle on the topic. Let’s say your […]
Network Security Spending Expected to Rise Through 2015
Network security has been virtually ignored too long by some companies, until recent news made it a top priority in such a volatile IT world. The Sony Pictures hack just before the end of 2014 showed companies big and small just how vulnerable we all are. A hacking group shut down the entire Sony network, making accessing their data impossible. These attacks […]