It’s 2022, and cloud computing is firmly entrenched in businesses across all industries. Today, the cloud is a necessity for doing business. No matter the size of your company, you’ll get big benefits that weren’t possible even a decade ago. If you’ve held out this long to make the move to managed cloud services, you can’t wait any longer. Trust us, though: you’ll love it. Here are nine reasons why: 1. It's flexible. Cloud gives you vast amounts of storage space that aren’t an option with … [Read more...]
Security tips for Office 365 migration
Making the decision to migrate from an on-site system to a cloud-based Office 365 is easy, but the migration process itself presents numerous security challenges. By covering these essentials, you’ll minimize security breaches and ensure you can enjoy the benefits of Office 365. Identify your company’s sensitive data… Most files housed within your servers contain sensitive commercial and personal data that must be properly identified and protected. Do this by conducting a security audit … [Read more...]
IT policies to protect your business
Employees are one of your biggest security holes. There is no foolproof prevention method for human error, which is why employee mistakes are one of the most common causes of a security breach. To reduce potential risks, we’ve suggested a few IT policies you should implement to protect your business. Internet In today’s business world, employees spend a lot of time on the internet. To ensure they’re not putting your business at risk, you need a clear set of web policies. This must limit … [Read more...]
The Facebook data breach scandal explained
Thanks to social media, businesses can stay in close contact with their customers and while also attracting new ones. But what happens when one of these platforms doesn't guard the information you've given it? How does this affect its users? Last month, news broke that a firm known as Cambridge Analytica collected private data from over 50 million Facebook users. The British company supposedly used this information in 2016 to influence voter behavior during the US presidential election and … [Read more...]
The management drawbacks of virtualization
IT managers turn to virtualization to effectively scale down on cost, boost efficiency, and maximize space in their server rooms. Yet, what they didn’t expect were the drawbacks involved in this technology solution. It’s therefore essential that you’re aware of the following management issues before going all in: Backup Incorporating a robust backup system in a virtualized setting can become a huge challenge. You’d have to determine which data you want to store and how often it should be … [Read more...]
