The Equifax data breach, and attacks like it have everyone checking their cybersecurity. This attack left 143 million credit records exposed. In today’s world, cyber attacks are a part of reality. A company cannot just go back to the stone age and try to remain competitive. Fortunately, that is not necessary. There are some simple…

It’s very easy for a tech budget to get out of control. We all feel that pressure to make some cuts but we don’t want to lose any of our valuable assets. Tech equipment and maintenance are some of our most important resources and it’s difficult to know where to trim down. This article will…

Around 143 million American consumers were exposed to a data breach at Equifax. As one of the nation’s major credit reporting agencies, the breach gave access to very sensitive, personal information of customers. This attack, and ones like it, are a reminder to all businesses about the importance of cyber security. In the Equifax attack,…

A company’s IT can be a driving force. To remain competitive, a small business must maximize its technologies. Most small businesses are looking for cost-effective solutions. Therefore, maintaining a full-time IT department like larger businesses, is far too expensive. One solution is to hire a professional IT services company. It allows your business access to…

While buying refurbished IT can mean amazing savings, it tends to carry a negative connotation. It’s as if “refurbished” somehow equals inferior or outdated. However, this article will reveal 4 myths about refurbished IT and may help change the idea that it is “worse than” buying new. The good news is, finding a cost-effective solution…

Can your company risk data loss, data breach, or downtime associated with vulnerabilities? Most businesses are not as prepared for technology crisis as they would like to think. Unfortunately, by the time it is realized, it’s far too late. Costly repairs, wasted time, and lost data are very difficult and expensive to recover from. Whether…

Who do you call when IT breaks at work? What if your IT is just making an odd noise? Well, you may call your maintenance team. But what if it’s an emergency but they are all tied up? IT Maintenance can’t be everywhere at once. These issues raise a few questions: Who is really responsible…

In any industry, It is important to be educated about the general threats to your IT infrastructure. If you are unfamiliar, you may want to read up on security issues that businesses like yours are facing, as well as power and cooling issues that might put your systems at risk. Having even a basic understanding…

Microsoft has announced a new version of Windows 10. The Windows 10 Pro for Workstations is a high-end edition that offers support for server grade hardware. This version is designed for security against data corruption and is capable of handling large workloads and information. It also offers the fastest read/write speeds with support for additional…

Carefully assigning the right amount of administrator access to company employees will help to prevent your datacenter from attacks. Most admins really only need moderate access. By understanding this differentiation and putting these settings in place, you reduce the risk of network intrusions. Strict Policies for Accessibility The horror stories have been heard many times…

A Great Read from Our Partner Fortinet  by Bill Hogan  |  Aug 03, 2017  |  Filed in: Industry Trends Network security has become increasingly complicated for financial services providers due to the popularity of the Internet of Things (IoT) and consumer desire to access valuable data on various mobile devices. While financial institutions are transitioning…

Whether you are a small business trying to manage your applications, or a larger company trying to manage your applications, expanding your datacenter, adding security to your existing networking, choosing the proper server hardware can become a challenging process. While servers can do amazing things, they are not all created equally nor are they all…