3 Advantages for Outsourcing to a Managed Service Provider
While it is true that technology is a vital part of businesses today, it also does create some challenges. The increased use of technology requires a staff to maintain it as well as creating the need for extra security considerations. This role usually falls to a company’s IT departments, but . . .
Developing a Data Loss Prevention Strategy
Businesses should have a data loss prevention strategy in place. Otherwise they risk allowing sensitive information to fall into the wrong hands, which could result in a loss of revenue for the company. This has been of interest to businesses of all sizes because issues such as the most recent . . .
Data Virtualization
A study conducted by Symantec has found that server virtualization is spreading to businesses around the world. The reports states, with more than three-quarters of large businesses reporting, that they either have implemented the strategy or are in the process of adopting some aspects of it. Included in the findings . . .
BNI to Cisco for $99 Mil
News has surfaced for the Boston IT Tech Support Industry today. Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO) announced that it would pay $99 million to acquire BNI Video, a venture-backed video software company in Boxborough, Mass. The reason behind the sale, according to Cisco's website is that - BNI Video has a unique . . .
Cloud Safe and Secure with Silk
Here's something new for all the IT Consultants in Boston to consider. Security issues seem to be a top concern of new Cloud users. These issues were addressed by the company and progress is being made. Here's a few thoughts from a Network World article that we found interesting: Soon . . .
Top 25 @ Silicon Valley
If you're into Technology or the IT Industry you might want to see who your competition is going to be? There's a list that's been published (including great photos) by Business Insider of the Top 25 Hot Young Stars in Silicon Valley Tech. The number one slot has been given . . .
Government Computer Attacks – just playing?
IT Consultants in Boston will need the heads-up on this one. We're not talking about the kids that scam game cheats or college geeks that download copyrighted music or anything of the sort. We're not even talking about the Nigerian bank scams or hundreds of other identity theft type scammers. . . .
Skype Global now Part of Microsoft Family
Are you an IT Company in Boston that uses Skype for visual communications? Microsoft closed the deal on its $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype Global. As previously reported in May by CNET, Microsoft explained their reasons for trying to make this deal happen. "Skype is a phenomenal service that is . . .
Net:Work Conference- December 8th
According to GigaOm, their 2011 NetWork Conference will be held on December 8, 2011 in San Fransisco. They grab your attention with the first line in the article which says: Did you get the memo? Your workforce is implementing a multi-billion dollar infrastructure change — by themselves. Can you imagine . . .
How Paperless is your Business?
Is your Boston Business truly paperless yet? Do you hate to actually have to use your printer? Is your fax machine collecting dust in your office? Please say you are not still using it. We know there are still some reasons where signatures and etc. are necessary. What if you . . .
Business returns to Boston from China
Our business partners in Boston are finding that it's not always cheaper having products made in China. Boston’s Temperature@lert, a maker of temperature monitors that send alerts to e-mail and cell phones, has shifted manufacturing for all of its products from China to the U.S., including some to Massachusetts, CEO . . .
