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Dropbox joined Microsoft in securing data privacy-focused ISO 27018 standard
Back in February 2015, Microsoft became the first cloud provider to adopt the privacy-focused ISO 27018 standard a follow-on to ISO 27001), a significant measure of data safeguard, protecting users’ personally identifiable information (PII) by cloud providers. Now the Dropbox, a popular cloud storage
12 Mistakes that Can Cost a Business Owner Millions or Worse…
You may not realize it, but I am willing to bet there is a good chance that you have made at least a few of mistakes on the list below. Read on to find out if you did, and how you can fix it
Stop making bad IT choices and get most out of tech support for your business. Here is how:
Small businesses focus on their own practices and their industry and often don’t have the means, the resources, nor the will to keep up with latest computer developments, malicious security threats, or even practical computer tips. In turn, it leads to overlooking effective technology
What is Better – to Lease or to Buy Computer Hardware Equipment?
Buy vs lease – this question pops up more and more for small and medium size businesses. Each business owner’s or organizations’ situation is unique, however, and the decision to buy or lease business equipment can be made in each case, with consideration to
10 topics and follow-up questions to ask when looking for an MSP
While technology is getting to be more and more advanced, some small to medium size owners still rely on an old-fashioned “break-fix” model, turning to their “IT Guy” when computers break, under a mistaken perception that they only spend the money when they need
Penton Technology Names powersolution.com to the MSPmentor 501 Global 2015 Edition
8th Annual Report Identifies World’s Top 501 Managed Service Providers (MSPs) March 26, 2015: powersolution.com has appeared on Penton Technology’s eighth-annual MSPmentor 501 Global Edition, a distinguished list and report identifying the world’s top 501 managed service providers (MSPs). The complete 501 list is
9 tips for purchasing computer systems for small business
Buying a computer for business can be intimidating. What type of equipment or device do you need? Should you buy a certain brand? Should you shoot for a specific price range? What about clearance items? How does a business owner decide what business
Backup vs Business Continuity: what does your small business need?
Do you need backup? Absolutely! Is backup enough to support your business? Absolutely NOT. Disasters happen, and for various reasons. 45% due to Human Error 45% due to Server Failure 50% due to Network Outage How you prepare can mean the difference between business
Is Illegal software going to cost you your business?
Possessing illegal software may be the easiest trap into which many organizations fall. The issue is widespread (the Business Software Alliance estimates 22 percent of all North American software is unlicensed), making it our fourth common tech mistake plaguing small businesses. Certainly, licensing issues
Disaster recovery plan – if a whole country can do it, any business can!
Estonia has a history of being the target of cyber-warfare. In 2007, a denial of service attacks crippled the country’s online banking system and almost disabled the country’s emergency services. As current political instability over the world and military actions cross into informational and
Pre-installed software could be a threat to your computer security: Example – Superfish
Anyone who purchases a new computer is familiar with it: pre-installed software. Perhaps it is meant to be useful, to give you “extra bang for your buck”, all those add-ons that make you feel you scored all those freebies with your main purchase, but
Do you really need a software solution to manage your customer service? Infographics by Deskero Helpdesk
In the sea of techno-offerings for small biz, it is easy to get overwhelmed by too much information. In the spirit of helping SMBs discover new helpful solutions, we are sharing this infographic by Deskero, a creator of innovative solutions for companies with demanding
The impact of data loss on small and medium size business
It is a common belief that unplanned network outages are just IT issues, when on the larger scale they are business issues. 80% of unplanned outages are due to ill-planned changes made by administrators, and 60% of availability and performance errors are due to
Anthem Insurance hack puts up to 80 million records of personally identifiable information at risk
In a historic data breach hackers have stolen information on tens of millions records of the insurance company Anthem Inc.. The information hacked from Anthem, Inc. includes patient’s birthdays, medical IDs, social security numbers, mailing and e-mail addresses. Even employment information, and, possibly, individual’s
Annual Data Privacy Day – 7 Tips for Information Safety
Data Privacy Day, established in 2009 by National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to be celebrated each year on January 28, is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting data privacy education. What started 16 years ago as an initiative on personal information safety awareness among
Business Continuity, Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Services in NJ
Protecting and securing your business data can help ensuring your business continuity. We practice proactive methods of business safety and best in class network security solutions and services to give your business the best advantage in backup and data recovery. We provide local SMBs
5 signs your Small Business needs a full time IT manager
If you are reading this article, chances are your business needs some help with your current IT needs. Perhaps you already have an “IT guy”, or a few people juggling some tech duties, but as your company grows, or as the mission-critical operations change
When Will a Hacker Attack a Small Business in New Jersey?
How Small Businesses can Prevent Data, Password, and Credit Card Theft, Computer Viruses, E-mail Scams, and Phishing. Some fishermen hunt giant whales or go for a prized oversized tuna, while most go after a bounty of small fish and crabs with their nets and
Top 6 Advantages of Hiring an External IT Consulting Company
If your business has ever survived a business process realignment, from addressing the regulatory requirements to systems integration and new software implementations, you know what a huge time and budget consuming production this can be. Bringing in an external IT consulting company can help
Advantages of managed IT services for small businesses
Normally, regular small and local businesses are focused on selling their services and products on a local area. Small businesses are often made of about 3 to 10 employees and the management of the whole business volume is not that complicated, if you consider
What is Managed IT Service?
Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day-to-day IT management and Computer Network Tech Support and responsibilities as a cost-effective, strategic method for improving your business operations. Managed Services is a proactive, rather then reactive, method of handling your IT operations, with emphasis on
7 Benefits of Managed Services – from a trusted MSP
Managed Services is the practice of outsourcing day-to-day IT management and computer network technical support as a cost-effective method for improving business operations, instead of having a full-time on-staff IT personnel. A company like ourselves, that provides such services are called Managed Services Provider
With limited IT budget, combining in-house IT staff and MSP Service may be the right move for SMBs.
Small businesses frequently need to adopt new technologies in order to expand operations and improve the customer experience and productivity. Doing so often presents challenges. Keeping your technology up and running securely takes requires expertise. You must maintain your computer network, but may be
HIPAA Security and Privacy Training
HIPAA Final Rule The HIPAA Final Rule, released January 17, 2013, taking effect March 26, 2013, must be implemented by Covered Entities and Business Associates by September 23, 2013, which has already passed. One requirement is to train all workforce members. Even those familiar
Top 5 IT Infrastructure Management Concerns
1. Emerging Trends New and evolving technologies such as virtualized servers, cloud-based systems, web-based interfaces, and mobile infrastructure are growing. Hybrid operating systems are still a thing. Adopting emerging technologies and modernizing them while keeping up with data security and dependability is not easy.
powersolution.com Launches psWorkplace Cloud Solution for SMBs
powersolution.com, a New Jersey-based IT support and managed services provider, has launched psWorkplace Cloud Solution, effectively adding a hosted desktop service as part of their cloud solution offerings to local SMBs. Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey (PRWEB) July 09, 2014 powersolution.com, a New Jersey-based IT support
HIPAA Compliance: Am I A Business Associate (BA)?
HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a set of rules and regulations that has historically applied to Covered Entities (CEs) such as health care providers that engage in standard electronic transactions, health plans, and health care clearinghouses to help protect
Crypto Ransomware Family grows: what you need to know about CryptoWall trojan
CryptoWall is the new an improved version of ransomware such as CryptoBit, Cryptolocker, and CryptoDefense. Read previously posted “Beware of Cryptolocker Trojan Ransomware” for more screenshots and tips on how to identify and rid of the ransomware. Ransomware is a type of a malicious
How a simple fax can cost you a HIPAA Violation – and 3 easy steps to protect yourself.
As you should know, HIPAA security and privacy practices must be followed without exception. In a recent article posted in Renal & Urology News fax containing medical information was sent to the patient’s employer instead of his doctor. The patient had HIV and now
New Email Based Attack – a fake INCOMING FAX REPORT
A new line of bogus emails are being sent out with a malicious cause. Similarly to recent attack methods to deliver the CryptoLocker virus, which was covered in a previous blog post, Beware of CryptoLocker Trojan Ransomware, an email is sent claiming that you
