Successfully manage a mobile workforce
The International Data Corporation (IDC) has predicted that by the end of 2020, 72.3% of the total US workforce will be working via mobile. This comes as no surprise. Mobile devices, laptops, high-speed internet, and the cloud are allowing companies to reap the benefits of working on the go. Remote working is just a larger […]
A guide to protecting your healthcare data
Protecting healthcare data from a breach is a juggling act. You have to balance ensuring quality patient care and providing measures that protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA and other strict regulations, such as the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Patient records are valuable to criminals, and data breaches can lead to many […]
Essentials of enterprise network security
Network security is of utmost importance to businesses today. The landscape of security threats grows more dangerous as data breaches become commonplace and more malware and threat actors are developed by the day. To give you an idea, there is an attack made by a hacker every 39 seconds. Security technologies and practices have no […]
Challenges in moving IT infrastructure to the cloud and tips to address them
For the past few years, the number of businesses adopting cloud technology has been soaring. According to a recent survey, 93% of organizations today are using cloud services while 70% have already adopted a cloud-based infrastructure to modernize traditional IT setups like on-premises software. Cloud-based infrastructure has become increasingly popular thanks to benefits such as […]
What makes law firm data so vulnerable and what needs to change?
Given the sensitive nature of legal work and the requirements to maintain client confidentiality amidst rampant cyberthreats, data security is a must-have for all law firms. For one, any law firm that consistently secures client data will be in a much better position to serve its clients. Secondly, it sets them apart from the pack […]
5 Reasons your business needs ERP software
Business computing infrastructures are more complex than ever as companies migrate to the cloud and collect data from various sources. IT departments often find themselves overburdened as they try to manage all that data into a single, cohesive environment. Fortunately, enterprise resource planning (ERP) has made this a whole lot easier. ERP is a type […]
Benefits of a network security assessment
More businesses are relying on the cloud to store their data and applications, but this also exposes them to a raft of cybersecurity risks. The only way to mitigate these risks to conduct regular network security assessments. A network security assessment is a complete evaluation of your organization’s IT system or infrastructure. It identifies security […]
How to secure your data in the cloud
The business benefits of the cloud are undeniable: dramatically reduced costs, improved resiliency, workforce mobility, and on-demand access to a practically limitless pool of computing resources. But despite all the hype, the cloud isn’t perfect. Security is often overlooked when migrating business operations over to the cloud, especially since you’re entrusting your data to major […]
Mistakes companies make when choosing cloud service providers
A cloud service provider (CSP) gives your business access to enterprise-grade infrastructure, network resources, and applications via the internet for a low monthly subscription fee. These services are hosted in data centers that are managed by scores of expert technicians. This means you save a lot of time and money since you don’t have to […]
Business benefits of remote maintenance and monitoring
Most managed services providers (MSP) offer remote monitoring and management (RMM), an essential service that involves the use of tools that monitor and manage networks and computers to improve efficiencies and increase revenues. RMM tools allow MSPs to remotely monitor and gather information to assess the condition of networks and computers, even if they are […]