Entries by Mary Grace Buckley
How Data Backup Differs From Disaster Recovery
A disaster recovery strategy is vital when running a business. This preemptive solution helps you cope with all sorts of catastrophes while reducing downtime. You can never be too careful when you’re running a business. Whether you own a small startup or an established enterprise, you need reliable tools to assist your team in their […]
Why Outsource Your IT Services?
What is a managed service provider? Many companies have internal IT staff who handle the day-to-day maintenance of their systems, manage end-user support, and generally keep things functional. This can work for smaller organizations with only a few workstations, but as your business grows, support with more reach and expertise becomes critical. An IT managed […]
Data Backup Services Are Critical for Cyber Security
Data backup solutions are among the most necessary components of an IT strategy for a business, nonprofit, or any other organization. From business continuity to risk mitigation, a comprehensive backup strategy is what keeps an operation…well, operational. In this piece, we cover some of the basics, from the reasons that backups are so crucial to […]
5 Tips From a Managed Security Service Provider
Have you heard any of these panic-inducing exclamations? Cyber criminals are out to steal your data! Vulnerabilities in your systems are being exploited as you read this! Regulatory noncompliance could end your business! These aren’t necessarily disingenuous statements, but you don’t need to panic. By taking appropriate steps, you can focus on your mission and […]
Cyber Security Solutions and the Ohio Safe Harbor Law
As of November 2, 2018, Ohio’s Data Protection Act, also known as a “safe harbor” law, grants businesses protection from lawsuits relating to data breaches if they are reasonably complying with industry-standard and federal regulatory frameworks. This groundbreaking legislation may soon be mirrored by other states but is limited to Ohio for now. To qualify […]
How to Prepare for Windows 7 End of Life
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft will end its support of Windows 7. After that date, Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, software updates, or security updates for Windows 7. Windows 7 captured 37% of the market share last year, which means that hundreds of millions of users will be affected by Windows 7 end […]
How to Prepare for Windows 7 End of Life
The end of Windows 7 is quickly approaching. Don’t wait to upgrade to Windows 10 otherwise you may compromise everything that you worked for. Circle January 14th, 2020 on your calendars now, because that will officially be the end of Windows 7 as we know it. Now that this operating system is on life support, […]
What Can VoIP Do For Your Business?
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology reduces expensive telephone bills while simplifying workplace communication in the process. Get ready to say goodbye to traditional phone systems. The internet is becoming more important by the day and it continues to transform our everyday lives. For businesses, the way employees communicate has completely changed and that is […]
