6 Common mistakes to avoid when moving to the cloud
According to Flexera’s 2020 State of the Cloud Report, 93 percent of organizations are in the cloud — using a mix of public and private cloud services to increase productivity, flexibility, and cost savings. Because of the COVID-19 quarantines, many companies have allowed their staff to work from home. However, a remote work policy is […]
What is legal tech and how is it changing the skills of lawyers?
Legal technology (legal tech), or the use of technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics in the legal practice, has radically improved how legal firms manage client data. Examples of legal tech solutions include: With the recent shift to remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, legal tech solutions have become […]
Remote working: Maintaining team communication
The coronavirus pandemic has left thousands of professionals in North Carolina with no choice but to work from home to prevent the spread of the disease. And for those who are used to interacting with their colleagues in person, the abrupt change has been overwhelming. Communication is crucial to make the transition to remote work […]
COVID-19 waivers for HIPAA noncompliance: Telehealth services
Many healthcare providers are on the front lines of the current pandemic. For them, a lot of things are uncertain, particularly how to best help patients and the public while complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) rules on protecting confidential patient information. Healthcare professionals in North Carolina and many parts of […]
COVID-19: Key requirements for business continuity plans (BCPs)
Natural disasters, cyberattacks, and outages are threats that every business prepares for. But the COVID-19 pandemic called the worst crisis since World War II, caught businesses unguarded due to its scale and impact. Enterprises around the United States are suffering due to a lack of preparation. In Charlotte, North Carolina, life has come to a […]
8 Tactics to boost security against data breaches
Today, a data breach can be a business’s worst nightmare. The average cost of a data breach even for small businesses is $3.92 million. Incidents have become all too common, especially in healthcare, manufacturing, and finance, as sensitive data from these industries have become appealing targets for cybercriminals. Data breaches have many causes — network […]
Cloud security basics you need to know
Cloud technology is rapidly transforming the way companies do business. According to Right Scale’s 2019 State of the Cloud Report, 91% of businesses are using the public cloud for their processes, with 72% using private cloud and 69% using the hybrid model. Based on recent studies, cost reduction is the top reason for cloud migration. […]
How crucial is an operations manager to an organization?
There are many key roles in a company but none more so than that of managing people and workflows. And among this group is a role with a seemingly overwhelming set of responsibilities — the operations manager, sometimes known as a chief operating officer (COO). Let’s clarify what an operations manager does and how important […]
How to create an effective healthcare compliance program in 2020
Contrary to popular belief, healthcare compliance rules and regulations are not only about patient data. They also play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive high-quality and effective healthcare. There are three main areas where healthcare organizations have to demonstrate compliance with healthcare regulations, namely patient safety, data privacy, and billing of services. To […]
Data security and privacy compliance guide for SMBs
Businesses, from healthcare to finance to retail to manufacturing, must all comply with data security and privacy regulations. Not only is compliance mandatory, but it also helps companies achieve better integrity, and information systems security and availability. This has become fundamental as cyberattacks have become a stark daily reality. For instance, North Carolina’s attorney general […]