Insurance providers face unique challenges Between meeting specific regulations, maintaining standards, and responding to customer needs, insurance providers are challenged by the many demands of the industry. To handle these unique requirements, many insurance...
The Pandemic Changed Everything The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the world of work as far as where and when it happened. Even though we’ve emerged from the pandemic, work environments have likely changed forever. There are still many unknowns and things are...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of our lives, including how we approach cybersecurity. However, it also presents new risks and challenges that need to be carefully managed. According to Google Trends, which looks at the...
Navigating the maze of Managed IT Services: How to make the best decisions for your company You can Google “Managed IT services” and get over one billion (that’s billion with a B!) results. The options can be overwhelming. But the following considerations can help...
Now that we are well into the new year, it’s worth looking at what could be some of the top priorities for financial institutions in 2023. Expanding bandwidth capacity to support customer expectations Reducing complexity while improving business performance...
Where do modernizing systems fit in with the priorities of most IT teams? Judging by the prevalence of articles and research findings, the sheer number of mentions of “digital transformation” and “cybersecurity” would indicate that modernization efforts are near the...
As we move into 2023, cyberattacks are increasing as cybercriminals work hard to stay one step ahead of IT security departments and providers. Here are four major concerns and how to be better prepared for them: 1. Poor IT security practices Despite the growing...
Why is Project Management Important? Perhaps you are embarking on an IT project that involves a new software implementation or product upgrades. You have your project team in place and partners secure, but do you have a project manager? Many organizations wonder...
Looking ahead to 2023: The only guaranteed change is change itself The past few years have seen unprecedented changes in Financial Services networking and IT. No one knows exactly what 2023 holds, but we do know that every business must be ready to adapt. Heading...
First, what is a middle mile network? Middle Mile Network is an industry term that describes the network infrastructure that connects “last mile” (i.e., local) networks to other network service providers, major telecommunications carriers, and the greater internet....
First, what is a fiber internet connection? Fiber-optic internet, commonly called fiber internet or simply “fiber,” is a broadband internet connection that uses fiber optic technology, which is a very thin and powerful type of cable. It transmits uninterrupted...
Cyberattacks are growing at an alarming rate, but you may not know the extent of it. In Q4 2021, there was an all-time peak in weekly cyberattacks, totaling over 900 attacks per organization In 2021, there was an increase of 71% in overall attacks per week on...
First, what is the dark web? Maybe you’ve heard something about the “dark web” being a hotbed of criminal activity — and it is. But maybe you don’t know exactly what the dark web is. Basically, it’s a part of the internet that isn’t indexed by search engines. ...
Over 80% of company data breaches are due to poor passwords. Weak, easy-to-crack passwords are one of the common causes of data breaches. Strong business password hygiene and practices are critical in order to avoid data breaches. However, traditional password...
Making Work from Home Work for Rural Staff When the pandemic hit in early 2020, it changed the way people work overnight. Now just over two years later, remote or Work from Home (WFH) has become not only accepted but the norm. Let’s look at a few stats: 49% of the...
Know Your IP Connection Options: Peering, Transit and DIA We all know how powerful the web has become and what a vital part of our work and personal lives it is. Five billion people or 63% of the world’s population are now connected to the internet – a 500% growth...
In today’s banking environment, connectivity is more critical than ever! For banks and financial institutions with multiple locations, slow or lost network connections can hinder a bank’s revenue and growth. According to Bain & Company, banks have recently lost...
Using Microsoft 365? Why You Need Back-up and 6 Key Benefits According to a recent report from egress, organizations have seen a 67% increase in data leaks via email in the past two years. In addition, 15% of organizations had been breached over 500 times within that...
What is a Technology Lifecycle? There are four technology lifecycle stages that exist in every business. Oftentimes the business will experience two or three stages at a time. Each stage contains its own challenges and appropriate actions to achieve targeted outcomes....
Cybersecurity, compliance, networks, emerging technologies, employee support and more. Business technology is complex and IT teams have their hands full managing every aspect of it. You may be looking for a way to relieve some pressure AND improve your IT focus. If...
How are enterprise network demands changing? Everything a business does, whatever the sector, is dependent on high-performance connectivity. The rising use of media-rich communication and collaboration, remote working, AI applications, and increased reliance on cloud...
Healthcare IT Staffing Under the Weather? Co-Managed Services Could be Your Remedy The pandemic changed every industry, but probably none as much as healthcare, and specifically healthcare staffing, including IT. Staffing was the top concern heading into this year,...
What is an ethernet connection and how is it different from an internet connection? Ethernet technology connects devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) and allows devices to communicate with each other via a set of rules or common...
What does IT Asset Management mean? IT Asset Management is a multi-phase process that includes the planning, acquisition, operation/maintenance, and disposal of technology products. IT Asset Management also involves monitoring and providing the financial return during...
Remote Code Execution: Threats and Protection As seems to be the standard every year in cyber security, 2021 ended with quite the clamor. To give you some background and to help you better prepare for future threats, let’s talk about Remote Code Execution (RCE)...
Data breach losses are growing by double digits, with the average cost per breach now exceeding $4 million! Many companies are looking for ways to better prepare and protect themselves from those kinds of losses. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Managed...
The trouble with passwords, and how to correct it While passwords have been an invaluable tool for over half a century, they are not without their drawbacks: if a password is discovered by a third party, there is nothing to stop them from authenticating as that user....
First, what is SD-WAN? You may have heard about the latest networking buzzword SD-WAN, but maybe you don’t know much about it. With old-school WAN management, Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), data transmission is very limited, and often very expensive. It also...
Cybercrime has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar problem affecting businesses of all sizes. Now more than ever, it’s critical to take the right security measures to protect your network and data Cybercriminals today will do anything to monetize your network, your...
There are many misconceptions about cyber security. Here are a few common examples, as well as how to better prepare for and avoid them. Myth #1: Cyber hackers only target large businesses Reality: If you’re a small and medium-sized business, you may think your data...
