Keeping data safe is at the top of the technology to-do list for small and medium sized businesses (SMBs). According to a new study by CompTIA, the IT industry association, 42% of companies identify IT security as an area they need to address.
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5 Tips to Ease Your Migration to the Cloud
The Cloud makes it easy to manage IT and expand your operations quickly, smoothly, and with click-of-the-mouse ease. But moving applications and workloads to the Cloud requires a well thought out plan to avoid unnecessary complexity, cost, and risk. Here are some tips to make the move a success…
Top 10 Vulnerabilities Hackers Like to Exploit
In the past 12 months, some of the largest companies have been victimized by hackers, including Sony, Anthem, Home Depot and J.P. Morgan Chase.
In the case of Anthem, the nation’s second largest health insurer, legacy systems running outdated software and vulnerable application elements made it an attractive target for hackers. In the case of Sony, security was not taken seriously enough by company executives and the extent of the damage is still being determined.
What’s Behind Infrastructure-as-a-Service?
The basic idea behind IaaS is to permit organizations to run IT operations without the capital expense associated with data centers and infrastructure. Instead, the organization relies on a service provider to fulfill its processing, storage, server, and networking needs.
PC’s Bogging Down? Virtual Desktops to the Rescue!
In the world of “virtual desktops” a user’s operating system, apps and files are hosted and managed in the data center. Each user’s individualized desktop configuration is accessed over a wireless or wired network from any device – PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone – simply by logging in with a username and password.
Success Story: Annapolis Internal Medicine
Caring for the community for over 40 years, Annapolis Internal Medicine has grown into one of the largest medical groups in the region.
With office and healthcare technology assuming a vital role in supporting patients, physicians and staff, AIM recognized that managing networks, devices, and software requires the full time attention of experts.
PCI Data Security Compliance
If your organization accepts credit, debit, and other payment cards, your business may be required to follow the PCI Data Security Standard.
Managing Multi-Site IT Made Easy!
Wherever you have office locations, DataLink and our network of nationwide partners can take care of setting up and managing everything, including:
“Life Insurance” for your Business
Is your company’s data protected? Do you have the time it takes to recreate a failed server or corrupt database? What if a fire takes out every computer in your office?
DataLink combines Business Continuity Planning with cutting edge technology to provide Disaster Recovery options to fit any business need and budget.
Why Hackers Pursue Healthcare Data
After Chinese hackers looted one of the largest U.S. hospital operators of 4.5 million patient records last month, it is clear some alarming trends have already gained traction…
