February 19, 2018
IoT Will Grow Throughout 2018 The Internet of Things (IoT) is the variety of devices equipped with sensors to collect and distribute data related to business processes. The fleet of IoT devices has exploded in recent years, with enterprises discovering new ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency as well as the end user experience with an infusion of data. As the IoT continues to grow, there are a number[…]
January 9, 2018
Controlling Costs and Managing Security Remain Top Cloud Concerns Enterprises are embracing cloud solutions, often beginning with data storage in the cloud and then expanding to additional service-based cloud offerings such as Platform as a Service (PaaS) or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). A recent surveyfound that the cloud market is growing by 40 percent annually, driven by enterprises’ adoption of hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environme[…]
October 16, 2017
The Importance of Prioritizing a Mobile Security Strategy The increasing use of mobile technology provides many benefits to companies. Employees have expanded their productivity and remote employees no longer have to travel back to an office to enter data or access the information they need. There’s no question that this has improved flexibility in the workforce and removed geographical concerns from hiring. What has not happened with[…]
October 2, 2017
IT Security Pain Points: Reactionary Over Preventative ESG, a cybersecurity company, recently conducted a survey that offers some important statistics regarding IT security. The survey found that one of the biggest cybersecurity challenges IT professionals face is related to total cost of operations. Even with large investments in security, they aren’t seeing the results they are looking for. Another challenge highlighted in the su[…]
September 5, 2017
Five Critical Areas for Cloud Management The shift to cloud solutions in a bigger digital transformation strategy can leave CIOs drowning in service level agreements (SLAs) and a constant analysis of the best cloud environment for each workload. It’s important that CIOs carve out time for cloud management, or they may quickly amass additional costs and end up paying more for cloud software than they ever did for on-pr[…]
August 21, 2017
The Threat Level Has Evolved, Pushing Security Solutions The people behind cyber attacks are constantly looking for new ways to breach a system. Once the architecture of one security attack is studied and controlled, there is another waiting in the wings, threatening to require an even more exhaustive method to crack it. New Report Sheds Light on Security Issues Facing MSPs and IT Managers The 2017 Cyberthreat Defense Report reveals […]
June 19, 2017
Cloud or On-Premise? What to Factor in When Choosing a Software Environment When it’s time to make an investment in new software, you may be drawn to the cloud because of the reduced cost and scalability, while other members of your team lean toward an on-premise solution or an as as-a-service option. How do you know which factors should influence your decision? It’s never an exact science when choosing software for your business, and the wealth of opt[…]
May 22, 2017
Cyber Security: How Vendor Roles Relate Cyber security threats are a real and present danger to company infrastructures today. The dynamic nature of cyberspace demands the implementation of dynamic security policies with layered defenses. Organizations must adhere to strict definitions and actions concerning network abuse, natural disasters, and outside infiltration. However, this isn’t just true for the business inf[…]
May 8, 2017
Building a Robust Data Center: The Superiority of Cloud Deployment Cloud services offer cost-effective IT solutions. Over the past ten years, the benefits of migrating data center service to the cloud have been well known. Companies realize reduced capital expenditures, enhanced productivity, and greater agility with the cloud. Yet despite the proven gains, many CIOs are still reluctant to make the transfer, citing security concerns as one of […]
April 17, 2017
Developing Effective Risk Management Strategies that Meet Today’s Changing Threat Landscape The role of chief security officer (CSO) has necessarily evolved along with the advances made in technology. When new risks become evident, new regulations are instituted and emerging complexities are discovered, requiring the position of CSO to adapt to meet the changing security landscape. Today’s CSO faces a number of risks that span multidisciplinary areas, which before did[…]
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