High-Level Benefits of Using HPC in the Cloud
There was a time when high performance computing, or HPC, was reserved only for those who had a supercomputer in-house. This high-powered computer is known for delivering a level performance that isn’t achievable in a typical computer. It is typically used in disciplines such as engineering, science, and even business. . . .
Why Businesses Should Use Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS), also known as Amazon Cloud, are a powerful set of resources that offer a wide range of applications. At its most basic, AWS offers data storage and the means to keep online backups for files. Utilizing the cloud allows for this information to be accessed from . . .
Protecting Your Business From Cyber-Attacks
At its core, cybercrime is defined as a crime that involves a computer and a network. Cybercrimes include hacking, digital financial crimes, and the compromising, leaking, and damage of sensitive electronic personal information. Companies get cyber-attacked for a multitude of reasons, but the most common (almost 74% of all cyber . . .
Updates, Patches, and the Benefits of Managed IT Services
This past week, Microsoft released a series of updates and patches, 13 to be exact. Of these 13, 6 have been rated at “critical” as they feature fixes for remote code execution flaws and a patch for the Badlock Bug. The Badlock Bug surfaced in March 2016 and affects the . . .
Adobe Flash in Hot Water Again
Less than a year ago, Adobe experienced a barrage of criticism by the IT community due to a number of security flaws in its popular multimedia software and internet plugin. Over the course of a few weeks in July of 2015, 3 different zero-day vulnerabilities were discovered in Adobe Flash. . . .
Connecting Apps to Office with Office 365 Connectors
In this day and age, many employees spend an exorbitant amount of time on email. For some employees, they spend the majority of their time working on email. In addition to centering commerce around email, a lot of companies also use a variety of applications to connect with social media . . .
The Benefits of Utilizing a Hybrid Cloud
There are a lot of “buzzwords” associated with cloud computing. One in particular is “hybrid cloud.” So what exactly does that mean? A hybrid cloud model is a mix of utilizing public cloud computing resources along with private cloud resources. In order to better understand a hybrid cloud model, let’s . . .
What Is A Virtual CIO (VCIO)?
With the IT consulting model, companies contract a Managed Service Provider for IT support and help with specific projects. The IT consulting firm may work for a few months, or even a year. However, often after the project is completed, the IT consultant’s services are no longer needed.Managed IT service . . .
Benefits of a Network Security Assessment
Companies often take their IT infrastructures for granted. As long as the internet is “working” and is offering fast speeds, email is up and running, and employees can access their working files and documents – many businesses assume their networks are operating just fine. However, it can be hard to . . .
New and Upcoming Updates to Office 365
Microsoft’s cloud-based office productivity suite, Office 365 offers the flexibility, reliability, and accessibility of the cloud with its well-known Microsoft Office suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. With multiple subscription-levels, and options starting as low as $5 per user, per month (with annual commitment), Office 365 gives . . .
Managed IT Services is More Than Just “Consulting”
The term consultant comes from the Latin word consultare which means to “discuss.” So essentially, consultants are experts in their respective fields and are brought into businesses to offer advice on special projects and other business tasks. With IT consulting, an IT consultant is brought in to assist the in-house . . .
