Cloud Disaster Recovery Services vs. Traditional In-House DR
CIO’s are frequently faced with limited resources, like time and money, as they consider a disaster recovery plan. This blog will help businesses weigh the disadvantages and advantages of each type of disaster recovery methods. Ideally, every business should have an IT disaster recovery (DR) strategy to keep the business functional in case of natural […]
Firewall Best Practices to Block Ransomware
Ransomware is a criminal activity that forces a company to pay a fee in return for having their data decrypted. Hackers use malware to encrypt a company’s file. There are several alternatives to paying ransomware: Hiring security experts to restore your computer operation by figuring out the decryption key or by other technical means. Living […]
Cloud Sync and Backup – Where the Line Blurs
Today, cloud services have become an essential data storage option for everyone. The term ‘cloud’ refers to the software hosted on a system of remote servers. The job of these systems/networks is to collect and store the data and make it accessible for use by big and small digital users. While this procedure is simple […]
Understanding Automated Backup Service and How to Select One Right for You
Cloud-based storage is not new, but many companies are seeing the benefit of new services that take advantage of cloud storage, like automated backup services. Automated backup services provide your business with offsite file storage capacity as well as software designed to automatically backup your critical data on a schedule you choose. The benefits of […]
The Link: Managed Services and the Enterprise Cloud
It could be just a happy coincidence, or it could be a natural progression of technology to support the business climate, but there has been a paradigm shift as the economy has gained more mobility and machines have had to catch up. The Freelancer Economy: Managed Services A contractor or freelancer economy has been in […]
Guide to Cloud Performance Monitoring and Optimization Tools
Cloud monitoring is the process of analyzing how well cloud services are working. The tools and methods can vary, but every company should have some sort of review process to determine how well the cloud is complementing the business, technical, and legal requirements of the company. What cloud services should be monitored? While consumers use […]
Pros and Cons of In-House Cloud Management vs. Outsourcing
Cloud services are now the choice of many companies that want to cut costs and scale resources. Businesses can use the cloud for local needs, but many see worldwide possibilities with the cloud as well. The cloud offers private in-house solutions, third-party data center solutions, and hybrid clouds, which are a combination of private and […]
The Benefits of Co-Managed Security Service
A good in-house security professional is hard to find. To find a team of them is a daunting task. For every company, securing intellectual property, customer data, software applications, and other businesses assets is a must. Protecting these assets requires the right people, the right technology, the correct strategies, and a continual understanding of the […]
Data Center Remote Monitoring Platforms: What they can do for Your Business
Despite being the hub for some of the most complex data and communications in the IT field, data centers have remained mired in outdated technological ‘solutions.’ Until recently, onsite monitoring was tedious, not in real time, and failed to create a hierarchy of responses. These flaws have been sharply contrasted by the significant advances in […]
How VPNs Give Employees Remote Network Access Without Sacrificing Security
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network. Today, workers are using different devices to access company information systems such as desktops, laptops, and mobile phones. A VPN is a way of securing access from the endpoint (the user’s device) and the company’s network. The VPN is installed on the devices the employee uses. The VPN then […]