Cybersecurity & IT Insights
Cloudbleed: Why Password Expirations Bolster Your Security
Recently, a company that manages 10 percent of all web traffic has been discovered to be leaking bits of customer information across the internet. The company, CloudFlare, was relying on software that would occasionally provide different data than was requested....
Volume Licensing Reduces Software Audit Pain
In an earlier blog entry, we discussed the different types of software licenses and the benefits and drawbacks posed by each type. In light of the heavy volume of software audits experienced by small and midsize companies, however, it’s worth revisiting the value of...
Moving Applications to the Cloud: Measure Twice, Cut Once
Cloud applications have become more and more prevalent in the last decade; each year, more companies are using cloud applications and more are building their own private clouds. Despite its increasing prevalence, however, a poorly planned cloud migration can lead to...
Three Signs Technology is Disrupting Your Productivity
When a technology failure causes a big drop in productivity, it’s obvious. For instance, you can’t get invoices out because the print server dies, or the phones sporadically disconnect. But many technology failures aren’t instantaneous, and technology “uptime” isn’t...
Three Benefits of Proactive Technology Support
In a previous blog post, we explained why healthy technology partners should be spending time learning about your business goals, allowing them to prepare for major needs many months in advance. Proactive technology support is important for a very obvious reason –...
The Goals of a Healthy Technology Partner
When you meet with your technology partner, what are their goals? If you have a healthy partner, their goal should be to gain an understanding of what your business is planning to accomplish in the coming months, and what it hopes to accomplish in the coming years. If...
Does Fiber Make Sense For Your Business?
The cost of fiber-based internet decreases each year, but it remains more expensive than traditional cable or DSL internet. With lower speeds of business-class fiber now available for less than $500 a month, however, it might be time for your business to consider a...
Benefits of Mesh Networking
In the realm of home technology, a prominent trend making waves is mesh networking. Although relatively new for residential users, businesses have long embraced a more dependable version of mesh networking to enhance the reach and reliability of their wireless...
Password Managers Protect Data and Save Time
Experts recommend long passwords with uppercase and lowercase letters, preferably with a symbol or two. They recommend that each password be different from all of your other passwords, and that all of these passwords be changed regularly. While we’ve covered why all...