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6 Fundamental Misconceptions About Cloud Computing Resolved

Is the cloud right for your business? Let’s clear up the misconceptions about cloud computing.

Are you confident that cloud computing really offers all the benefits proponents rave about? Or, has hearing all the naysayers criticize cloud computing left you doubting it’s potential value to your business? Either way, you’re not alone. A May 2015 survey from West Unified Communication Services found that 300 IT managers are completely divided on the issue of cloud computing and unified communications. 55% of respondents said they don’t believe their cloud communication providers offer sufficient security checks. 46% said the return on investment wouldn’t be enough to justify a transfer to a cloud-based infrastructure. But are these IT managers correct? Is there no justifiable ROI? And what about the other half of … [Read more...] about 6 Fundamental Misconceptions About Cloud Computing Resolved

Filed Under: Tips and Advice Tagged With: cloud computing, cloud services, IT planning, security

12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers

Ask the right cloud security questions to find trustworthy providers

Worried that cloud computing puts your business’ critical data at higher risk? You’re not alone. British Telecommunications (BT) conducted a study to understand the attitudes of large organizations regarding cloud computing and security. They found that 52% of U.S. survey respondents and 49% of global respondents were “very or extremely anxious” about the security implications of cloud-based services. What’s puzzling is that this same study revealed that 79% of U.S. businesses and 70% of global businesses are using cloud storage and web-based applications. You might find yourself in a similar situation - taking advantage of some of the benefits cloud technology provides (like disaster recovery) while still being nervous about … [Read more...] about 12 Cloud Security Questions You Need to Ask Your Cloud Providers

Filed Under: Tips and Advice Tagged With: cloud computing, cloud services, IT planning, loss prevention, risk mitigation, security

Office 365 Vs Google Apps for Business (G Suite): Two Essentials to Consider When Making Your Decision

The Office 365 vs Google Apps for Business (G Suite) debate has left many SMB's and large enterprises struggling to figure out which is the best solution for their organization. While both offer a similar set of features, there are a few key differences that should factor into your decision on which to use. We're not going to pour over all the minute details of these productivity suites - for in-depth analysis of their features and pricing, see GetApp and this post from Style Factory. In the modern business environment, we feel the ability to share and collaborate on easy to create and richly formatted documents are really the key decision points. So instead, we're going to compare these services in 2 critical areas: Document … [Read more...] about Office 365 Vs Google Apps for Business (G Suite): Two Essentials to Consider When Making Your Decision

Filed Under: Tips and Advice Tagged With: cloud computing, collaboration, G Suite, Office 365, Office applications

The Why and How of Disaster Recovery Plans

An Effective Disaster Recovery Plan Can Save Your Company Thousands

Picture this: you sit down at your desk with a fresh cup of coffee, enjoying the sound of heavy rain hitting the window, ready to put the final touches on your next big proposal. You go to print the document when suddenly your computer shuts down. The lights turn off. You hear the rest of your team loudly complaining outside of your office. A wide-area power outage has struck and you’re left scrambling to figure out what to do next. Remember that disaster recovery plan you created years ago and never tested, never updated, and haven’t thought about since? Oh, that’s right, yours is one of the 2 out of 5 of companies who never commit their plan to paper. In fact, you might even be 1 out of the 5 companies that never test their … [Read more...] about The Why and How of Disaster Recovery Plans

Filed Under: Tips and Advice Tagged With: disaster recovery, IT planning, loss prevention, risk mitigation

How to Prevent Man in The Middle Attacks

Be sure to protect your business from hackers - prevent man in the middle attacks

Sharing confidential information and data is an essential part of modern business - quickly and easily sending emails, accessing online business applications, and retrieving data from internal databases all enable maximum productivity and competitive advantage. However, relying on these data transmissions across internal networks and the internet presents an opportunity for hackers to intercept that traffic and access your sensitive business information. These traffic interceptions are known as man in the middle or MiTM attacks. Let’s explore what these attacks are, some key vulnerabilities, and steps you can take to prevent man in the middle attacks. What is a Man in the Middle Attack? A man in the middle (MiTM) attack is just … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Man in The Middle Attacks

Filed Under: Tips and Advice Tagged With: hacking, how to, it security, prevention, risk mitigation

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