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IBM Z Could Revolutionize Transaction & Financial Data Security
On Monday, July 17, IBM announced a groundbreaking technology that could change the entire landscape of financial data security. The new mainframe system is called IBM Z, and it’s capable of running more than 12 billion encrypted transactions per day.
Own a Business in NY? Time to Step Up Your Information Security Game
Insurance companies in New York are helping businesses bump up their information security by outlining 12 Guiding Principles to Advance Information Security. These principles MUST be followed by businesses in the financial services industry, and are highly recommended for ALL businesses. While the main goal is protecting customer info, there’s the added bonus of protecting […]
Can Petya Ransomware Cyber Attacks Affect U.S. Businesses?
What’s Petya? Only the latest in a series of cyber attacks using ransomware – a bug that encrypts user files until you pay the ransom. Petya (and its immediate successor NotPetya) follow in the footsteps of WannaCry, which held 230,000 computers hostage in May 2017. Both WannaCry and Petya use info stolen from the NSA […]
Thinking About an IT Infrastructure Upgrade? So Is the US Gov
The US government struggles with tech issues that may sound very familiar: Boosting security of IT systems to reduce hacking and fraud Systems using components that are at least 50 years old Moving from physical storage to cloud-based systems Many businesses are struggling with these same issues. The difference is it’s a lot easier (and […]
How Often Should You Backup Business Data? (Use This Tool!)
Consistently backing up business data can save a huge amount of time and money. While rare, natural and technological disasters DO happen. If your website was hacked today, or your office was flooded, could you tell your customers or employees their data is safe? Would you know how to restore those files? If the answer […]
What Should I Include in Business Data Backups?
You’ve probably heard people say “Make sure you’re backing up your data!” We usually tell each other to do this as individual users – but it’s good advice for businesses as well. You’ve heard the horror stories of companies losing all of their computers to a flood, or a fire. You’ve probably also thought, “Eh, […]
Cloud-Based Backups Could Save Your Business From Disaster
Cloud-based backups are still a new concept for some business owners. Many businesses are still backing up files on external hard drives, flash drives, or even CDs. These things are OK… for college students. However, they’re not so great for businesses. Depending on your industry, backing up your data could be the difference between a […]
Improve IT Infrastructure & Efficiency by Decluttering Your Workspace
It is no secret that many people find computer hardware and IT confusing. When you don’t understand the different components, it’s difficult to keep them organized in a meaningful way. This can lead to “IT clutter.” Improve IT Efficiency by Decluttering Your Workspace Cables run to places that you are not sure why they are […]
Can You Answer These Questions About Your Data and Backups?
Every year the real cost of losing data increases as data and information become intrinsic to our daily lives. The cost of losing data for your business may not even be readily apparent. Recently, I heard a quote about IT that I often repeat (as our clients know): “IT is no longer a tool; it is […]
How to Choose the Right Business IT Services
Although business IT service providers are certainly interesting people, they can be anywhere from novice to expert on the experience spectrum. The fact is: no IT person knows everything (unfortunately). We are always learning, and there always seems to be a project or a problem that puts us over the edge. I personally think that’s what’s […]