One of the biggest improvements brought by the Digital Age is data storage. Although traditional data storage practices are still implemented among businesses, having an online backup has become the most popular option to take for keeping your data safe. A major advantage of why having an online backup is highly preferred by businesses, is …
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Best Practices for Firewalls in 2016
Over the past couple of decades, the firewall has evolved from the port-based guardian of the Internet into a next generation firewall that is application aware. Whether as a stand-alone network appliance or a multi-purpose tool packed into a router, firewalls have proved to be a vital piece of enterprise security stacks for one simple reason: nothing’s …
Information Technology Support Policies for Small Businesses
What does Information Technology (IT) support policies mean for today’s small businesses? Lets start by looking at IT support which entails a team in a company or organization that provides technical assistance to people who have difficulties with their computer systems. In reality, it’s much more than just that as every company whose roles and support …
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VOIP Services and Integration
Welcome to the world of VoIP (voice over IP) – A place where you can take an important business call on your laptop, receive an urgent voicemail in your e-mail inbox, and have a business with a New York area code, even though your office is in another country. The term encompasses a mixture of technologies, …
VPNs – Everything You Need to Know About Virtual Private Networks
You’re probably wondering, “why would I want or need to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? I have nothing to hide…” and you’re probably right, however, as in real-life, not everyone on the Internet is as nice, friendly, or as trustworthy as you or your company. But, just like in real-life, not every person you see …
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Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know About Cloud Storage and Backups
One of the reasons why so many people fail to keep their data protected with a backup is that it involves effort, and the human nature is to put it off. IT experts used to spend a lot of time badgering staff to back up their PC hard drives, but now they spend an increasing …
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Malware and Crypto Threats in Today’s Home and Businesses
It’s a war out there in the Cyberworld… and it’s only getting worse. Hopefully, this is not news to you. According to Kaspersky Labs, 58% of corporate PCs were attacked with at least one Malware attempt, 29% were exposed to an Internet-based attack (much higher if you’re part of a government) and a huge rise …
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Vulnerability Management in the Business Security World
In today’s information age, to simply say you have business security from an IT support team is no longer sufficient and severely understated. Attacks on information systems and against business’ proprietary Information occur on a 24/7 basis, so without a full on vulnerability management program as a core part of your IT and security team …
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Service Desk Management: Why You Should Outsource
The key to keeping your growing business running smoothly for both its internal employees and customers alike, is to have all of your IT functions available and operational at all times. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to maintain a smooth-running operation 100% of the time. Encountering even minor IT issues within your organization can lead …
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Outsourcing IT Services in Sydney: What You Need to Know
Is outsourcing IT services in Sydney the wave of the future for small businesses in Australia? According to a recent economics study, companies in Australia that have less than 300 employees have taken the lead when it comes to outsourcing it services. One of the main causes of this trend is the money saving factor. …
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