Outdated IT infrastructure such as computers, operating systems, and networks cause you to spend more time fixing security and efficiency issues instead of growing your business. Therefore, you may THINK you are saving money, but in the long-run you are not. By not upgrading your computer network, you are more likely to experience:➖ lower productivity➖ frequent downtime➖ lost data➖ lost customers➖ higher employee turnover➖ lost revenue | higher costsYou also open the door to cyber-criminals. With slower processing of information and a higher likelihood of a security breach, outdated IT
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Risks of Outdated IT Infrastructure
5 Reasons Your Business Should Be Using Cloud Storage
Cloud storage refers to a cloud computing model that allows you to store data on the internet. The use of cloud storage by businesses has tremendously increased in the past few years, especially due to increased technological advancements, and is expected to continue growing in the coming years. With about 94% of all businesses using cloud services in different ways, cloud computing is more likely to stay and grow bigger in the future. You’re missing a lot if your business is not using cloud storage. The following are five reasons
The Top 4 Network Security Threats to Expect in 2019
99% of computers are vulnerable to exploit kits. Why? Because almost everybody has downloaded Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash or Java. This highlights one thing: networks are extremely difficult to secure against attack. One thing you can do is be aware. There are threats everywhere in life. But being aware of the right threats at the right time will help you prepare and fend off any attack. Today we’re going to talk about a few network security threats blooming in 2019. 1. Network Security Threats: Software Subversion When you can’t get
What Schools Need to Know About HIPAA Compliance and Record Storage
Many people mistakenly believe that HIPAA violations are made by medical providers alone. In some cases, however, American school systems are required to comply with HIPAA. Each year, there are thousands of HIPAA violations investigated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The penalty for a HIPAA violation is up to $50,000, with a maximum fine of $1.5 million for multiple violations. The vast majority of these violations occur at a hospital or doctor’s office. In rare instances, a school can violate HIPAA laws as well.
How Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Is Changing the Future
While browsing the internet, you may have come across a term that sounds straight out of a sci-fi novel — machine learning. So what is machine learning, and when does the robot takeover begin? There’s no reason to panic yet. Machine learning is a pretty tame application of the concept of artificial intelligence, so humans should be safe for now. What this groundbreaking technology actually means for us is a new and more powerful way to analyze data. Read on for an overview of how machine learning works. What Is
Cloud Computing Advantages And Disadvantages
The cloud has transformed the way businesses and consumers interact with the Internet, data storage and even software. That’s a trend that doesn’t look to be changing anytime soon. Over 90% of businesses already use the cloud in some capacity. Before delving into the nitty-gritty of cloud computing advantages and disadvantages, it’s helpful to remember that cloud computing isn’t just one thing. At present, it includes three distinct areas: IaaS – Infrastructure as a service PaaS – Platform as a service SaaS – Software as a service Even though the
4 Signs Your Company Needs Help From an IT Professional Service Company
Nowadays, it is hard for your business to succeed if you do not embrace technology. This is because technology is becoming part and parcel of efficient business operations. With the increased use of more technology, there will come that time when you need to seek assistance from an IT professional company. Below are some of the signs that your business needs helps from a managed IT services provider. 1. Increased operation costs There is that time that you might find that your overall business costs are going high. At such
6 Ways Your Company Data Could Be At Risk
The recent Amazon data breach news has intrigued many businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to assess their own exposure towards data breach. As a small business owner, you are likely to think: “if such a big business as Amazon is exposed to data breach, how about mine?” Although this thought can pressure any business owner or manager, it is important to know that there are signs that one can identify indicating that your company data could be at risk so that you are in a better position of
7 Essential Reasons You Should Store Your Business Data In the Cloud
Dropbox, Google Drive, and even the Google Chromebook laptops, are just some of the latest developments in the world of cloud computing technology. In reality, the use of a cloud is growing in popularity for many reasons. People are starting to use the cloud regularly these days even on their smartphones. And for businesses, utilizing cloud computing tech can make a huge difference. Here are some reasons why business, regardless of size should turn to this type of technology. Reduces the IT cost Many times, businesses are forced to spend
The Top 6 Technology Innovations for Education
Technology is causing massive changes in all sectors of the economy. These changes have been felt in the health sector, financial world, entertainment, and even government. The good news is that these changes will make the world a better place! One of the key sectors that has been affected by this disruption is education. These innovations are giving classrooms a new look and have changed the ways in which lessons are conducted. Here are the top six technology innovations that are causing major changes in education. 1. Virtual Reality (VR) in Education Virtual Reality