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![What CEOs Need to Know About IT Security]()
You figure you have all the “cybersecurity” bases covered–firewalls, dedicated servers, antivirus protection, etc.–but something still nags at your CEO’s business-savvy mind after every work day. Could it be you are realizing IT security means more to you and your SME than just protection from viruses and cyber crimes? Yes, “IT security” goes much further […]
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![Integrating Security Risks Into the CFO’s Decision Making Process]()
CFOs and finance VPs typically focus on investor relationships, financial reports and SEC compliance, but in light of rising cyber threats toward small and medium enterprises, their purview also needs to include cybersecurity. Without an adequate understanding of cyber security, its risks and their financial implications for the company, a CFO cannot guide an organization […]
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![Fort McMurray Fires: Business Continuity Preparedness Lessons Learned]()
In the world of business, you can never be too prepared for unforeseen disasters which can set your IT systems back, and consequently your ability to do business as well. Classically, business continuity disaster recovery (BCDR) was laborious, complex, and even unreliable. With virtualization like cloud backup and other IT solutions that make your business […]
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![How Investing in IT Will Help Your Business in 2016 and Forward]()
New technologies and business philosophies are driving revenues in the modern business landscape, and your investment in them will determine your place in the 21st-century market. Here are just a few of the ways that investing in IT will help your business in 2016 and beyond. Real-Time Project Management Agile portfolio management and process analysis […]
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![Why the Future of HP Looks Bright]()
HP’s Current Situation Although HP has been a leader in almost all of the major information technology services and hardware systems for decades, it has recently had to overcome negative assumptions about its forward growth for many reasons. For one, industry competition has increased to the point of reducing HP’s market share slightly over the […]
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![The Scoop on Updates and Patches and Benefits of Managed IT Services]()
Because of the nature of technology, updates and patches are both common and necessary for all businesses. No matter how skilled and experienced a programmer or software developer may be, at least a few bugs and vulnerabilities are inevitable. Therefore, most software is considered a work in progress rather than a complete project. Even Fortune […]
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![What to Look for in an IT Company]()
Nowadays, just about every type of business requires IT support. The transfer of digital information in an accurate, prompt and secure fashion is essential to success. However, those who own small- to medium-sized businesses will find that it is quite difficult to afford a full-time in-house IT staff. The alternative solution is to hire an […]
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![The Cloud: Next Generation Computing, Next Generation Security]()
Even though the concept of cloud computing has been around in full force for the last several years, there are STILL people who approach it with a degree of caution. After all, by taking such a drastic step in the name of convenience you’re obviously giving up a certain degree of security in the form […]
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![Five Tech Tools for Start-Up Success]()
Choosing the right tech tools is particularly important for a start-up where connectivity and seamless operations can make the difference between success and early failure. A start-up needs to cover the basics (mobile phones, computers, etc.) but also consider some other tools. Below are some tech ideas that all start-ups should consider. 1. Laptop / […]
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![Verizon Report Indicates Cyberthieves Are Keying in on Human Nature]()
A recent data breach investigation conducted by Verizon reported that cybercriminals have been intentionally taking advantage of human nature. These cyberthieves prey on natural human tendencies with attack patterns like phishing and a heightened use of ransomware. The details of this cybersecurity information were presented in the company’s highly respected and widely read 2016 Data […]
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![The Importance of Information Security Compliance]()
If you own or manage a business, you have likely heard the term “information security compliance” before. Each organization has specific information security compliance duties that cannot be neglected. Let’s take a look at approaches to compliance, the importance of compliance and what happens when businesses ignore this obligation by performing what the IT industry […]
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![How Much Should You invest in Outsourced IT Services?]()
If you’re in the market for outsourced or managed IT services, you will be placing some, if not all, of your information infrastructure into the hands of an outside Managed IT Service Provider. In most cases, companies outsource their IT processes when they don’t want the burden of in-house tech, or in instances where they […]
