You may have heard the terms “upload” and “download” while going about your daily duties, but do you know what the difference is? While it might be clear that they are two very different things, they both have to do with the transfer of data. These two types of data transfer are used differently in […]
Introducing the Service Level Agreement
Filed under: Business | Posted on June 1, 2018
Filed under: Business | Posted on June 1, 2018
Every business will face a major technology problem at one time or another. Whether it is because your server just decided to quit on you or you have received a not-so-friendly letter telling you to stop using a piece of software, managing technology for a whole organization is difficult. In cases like this, partnering with […]
Technology Basics: Encryption
Filed under: Technology | Posted on May 30, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on May 30, 2018
Secrets need to be protected. That’s why humans created cryptography. Cryptography can be traced back to around the time the pharaohs ruled Egypt, but today’s cryptography is a lot different than simple hieroglyph replacement. Cryptography used in the computing systems today is called encryption. For this week’s tech term we will look back at the […]
Soon Your Network Will Manage Itself
Traditionally, artificial intelligence isn’t thought of positively. In science fiction A.I. systems are usually the antagonist our hero has to overcome; or, more recently, as a knowledgeable sidekick to our hero. Outside of science fiction, however, A.I. has some real uses that make it a benefit to businesses today. Understanding A.I. Before we dive in […]
Artificial Intelligence is Going to Help You Work Smarter
Humankind has been fascinated with the concept of helpfully intelligent machines making life easier for many years. While we may still be many years away from the likes of Josie from The Jetsons or J.A.R.V.I.S. and F.R.I.D.A.Y., Iron Man’s digital super-assistants, artificial intelligence is a very real thing, with real benefits for businesses even today. […]
A Close Examination of Cyberterrorism
Filed under: Security | Posted on May 18, 2018
Filed under: Security | Posted on May 18, 2018
Unfortunately, we’ve all been exposed to terrorism in one way or another. To avoid any confusion, when we reference terrorism, we’re talking about situations that arise where individuals or groups commit overtly evil acts to deliberately intimidate people. Cyberterrorism is doing the same thing through coordinated attacks on computing networks. Today, we take a look […]
You May Have a Backup, But Could it Be Better?
Filed under: Business | Posted on May 11, 2018
Filed under: Business | Posted on May 11, 2018
Data backup is important for businesses that want to keep their data safe in the event of a disaster scenario, but each organization’s specific needs will vary. One thing is important to keep in mind though: your business can’t afford to not have data backup. In other words, you need to be prepared for any […]
Tech Term: Chromebook, Defined
Filed under: Technology | Posted on May 7, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on May 7, 2018
Chromebooks are becoming more and more popular with the general technology user, and for good reason. They have features that make them quite desirable for a lot of people, but also due to these features, they aren’t for everyone. This week’s Tech Term is the Chromebook, so let’s take a closer look at what they […]
ALERT: Change Your Twitter Password, Says Twitter
Twitter is recommending that all 336 million users change their passwords as soon as possible due to the discovery of an internal security flaw. While the issue has been fixed and no data breach seems to have taken place, Twitter is clearly taking this situation seriously. On Thursday, May 3, it came to light that […]
A Physical Backup Has a Place in Your Overall Strategy
Physical data backup can be a key part of data backup and disaster recovery. Even if you utilize the cloud for your business continuity solution, there can be no discrediting the importance of having physical data backup. A simple physical data backup can be effective under the right circumstances. Here are some of the most […]
Tip of the Week: 3 Pieces of Software that Read the Screen to the User
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 30, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 30, 2018
If we’re all going to be honest, the ability to read is an underappreciated skill. However, many people need assistance with reading, often due to some visual impairment or learning disability. Preparing yourself for the day when someone in your office may need the assistance is a simple step in the right direction. For your […]
Tech Term: Routers, Defined
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 25, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 25, 2018
With businesses relying more and more on portability and mobility, it should come as no surprise that businesses also have to devote more time to the proper management of their wireless network. A considerable portion of this management is reliant on the router the business uses, as without the router, the business simply couldn’t have […]
Taking a Closer Look at Nanotechnology
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 23, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 23, 2018
Over time, we’ve seen technology be developed into smaller and smaller sizes. One of the most notable examples of this is the computer. Computers used to be so large that they would take up the whole room, but nowadays, thanks to the developments in technology manufacturing, they take up a fraction of the space that […]
How to Identify If an Email is a Security Risk
There’s one major reason why email is the preferred method of spreading threats like ransomware and other types of malicious software. The sheer number of messages that can be sent through email on its own increases the odds that a user will click on the wrong link or download the wrong attachment. How can you […]
Tech Term: Virtualization, Defined
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 11, 2018
Filed under: Technology | Posted on April 11, 2018
Virtualization is a topic that a lot of people might hear about frequently, but not necessarily understand. It has a lot of details to keep in mind, but the concepts can be remembered easier by simplifying these details. We’ll take a closer look at some of the finer details of virtualization and what it means […]
The CLOUD Act Explained
Filed under: News | Posted on April 9, 2018
Filed under: News | Posted on April 9, 2018
Another eleventh-hour spending bill passed through the U.S. Congress and was signed into law on March 23, 2018. This time, however, there was a certain earmark that may work to erode individual privacy protection around the globe. The new law, called the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (or CLOUD) Act, amends the Stored Communications […]
Troubleshooting a Patchy Internet Connection
Most businesses utilize the Internet in some fashion, and a slow connection can be a major annoyance and inconvenience. Thankfully, there are several ways that you can improve or troubleshoot your connection in the event that it’s suffering. Here are some of the ways you can make sure your Internet connection remains as consistent as […]
More Victims of the Equifax Breach Discovered
The 2017 Equifax leak was a disastrous scenario, but recent revelations indicate even more victims were affected than previously thought. Nobody ever wants to hear this kind of news, but there is an upside to this that shouldn’t be ignored – learning from the mistake. We’ll start with a refresher on what happened exactly, and […]
World Backup Day Highlights the Importance of Backup Practices
March 31, 2018 is World Backup Day. Data is a commodity, but unlike other commodities–it can be replicated without hurting its value. As a result, data backup has become a critical need for the modern business. World Backup Day has been created to remind people to protect their assets by backing up their files. Data […]
Take These Steps to Make IT Security Top of Mind
Here’s the thing about IT security: it requires a little more than a decent firewall and a reasonably-strong password. We talk a lot about how to ensure that your business’ network stays a top priority, and the best way to do that is to implement what we call a Unified Threat Management (UTM) solution. An […]