Over the past decade, IT evolution has been explosive. Businesses, individuals, and countries have quickly embraced the transformation offered by new technologies. Although the advantages of increased mobility, Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and similar insightful solutions are easy to measure, crucial elements like security, privacy, and compliance often suffer from a […]
April 3, 2017
Over the past decade, IT evolution has been explosive. Businesses, individuals, and countries have quickly embraced the transformation offered by new technologies. Although the advantages of increased mobility, Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, and similar insightful solutions are easy to measure, crucial elements like security, privacy, and compliance often suffer from a […]
January 9, 2017
Data breaches are a much more common occurrence than they used to be, with tech criminals continuing to develop new technologies that can maneuver around firewalls and other security measures. Ultimately, a data breach means that protective measures have failed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data that can severely compromise many individuals. Data such as private em[…]
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data breach,
Data,
account protection,
Security,
security,
IT,
cybersecurity
December 19, 2016
The Identity Theft Resource Center recently reported that in 2015, over 169 million personal records became exposed through 781 security breaches. These breaches affected a wide range of businesses, including financial institutions, educational institutions, government agencies, and healthcare companies. Yet this number only includes breaches that were made public, which means […]
December 5, 2016
With the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has come greater conversation on security flaws and vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are often considered inherent, but this is largely due to the fact that the IoT is behind the curve on protection mechanisms, and manufacturers aren't focusing enough on improving their security. No business likes to have to clean up after a d[…]
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Data,
hardware,
monitoring,
security updates,
Security,
security,
IoT,
Internet of Things,
firmware
October 19, 2016
Data lies at the core of any successful business, and how well it is maintained and protected may decide just how successful a business is. Security, ease of recovery, and regulatory requirements are all elements that a business needs to consider when assessing its data and cloud backup concerns. In today’s business world, a company certainly does not want to waste valuable ass[…]
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compliance,
Data,
security,
encryption,
cloud backup,
data backup,
cost
October 5, 2016
Security incidents can cost a small- to medium-sized business (SMB) over $85,000, according to a recent study by Kaspersky Lab. The study additionally found that large businesses may pay as much as $861,000 for such incidents. This report reveals just how much a breach can affect a firm's financial health. Following are some important lessons on how IT knowledge that's gained f[…]
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data breach,
Data,
Security,
Cyber Security,
security,
SMB,
IT,
mobile devices
May 19, 2016
Trunks are used to connect a company’s phone system with the outside world. Currently, there are two very different types of trunk connections being utilized by most businesses: traditional and broadband access. Although many companies integrate internal voice and data connections through internet protocol (IP) wide area networks (WAN), copper T1 lines are still employed for ex[…]
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compliance,
security,
SIP trunking,
VoIP,
cost savings,
SIP
May 5, 2016
As businesses struggle to keep pace with consumer expectations and enterprises rely more heavily on continuous access to crucial information, the need for effective data storage and backup recovery continues to grow. Companies require business continuity strategies that ensure accessibility and prevent the revenue losses that occur from downtime or corrupted data. Universal Con[…]
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RTO,
hybrid cloud,
security,
downtime,
RPO,
Private Cloud,
disaster recovery,
public cloud,
cloud,
business continuity
March 21, 2016
The bring your own device (BYOD) trend isn’t losing momentum. On the contrary, it’s gaining ground in a number of organizations, and forward-thinking companies are embracing the change. However, in their efforts to safeguard business data and ensure proper security, many businesses are making mistakes with their programs that defeat the purpose of this tech revolution. The enti[…]
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security,
BYOD,
Bring Your Own Device,
email,
privacy,
IT,
mobile devices
January 18, 2016
In today’s fast-paced, global marketplace, creating across-the-board efficiencies means reducing operational costs for a heightened advantage against competitors. Therefore, an increasing number of organizations are exploring unified communications (UC) options. With UC, companies can build a comprehensive solution that integrates all of their IT capabilities for enhanced busin[…]
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UC provider,
security,
Unified Communications,
UC,
IT,
integration,
ROI
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